Crypto Basics

For both seasoned and new crypto investors, there are a few truths that remain universal in trading and investments. Let's check the things you should know before buying your first crypto!

Vesting periods, vesting schedules, token unlocks and vested tokens. What exactly do these mean, and how does it affect the circulating supply of a cryptocurrency? Read on to find out more.

This week, CMC Academy explains the difference between centralized and decentralized exchanges for crypto traders with pros and cons.

Is Bitcoin money? If not, can Bitcoin become money? When and how could that happen?

Considering the size of Nigeria’s economy and population, this adoption is a significant milestone in the evolution of CBDCs.

This week, CMC Academy takes a look at some popular DApps for our Android and iOS users.

The DeFi sector comes with many arbitrage opportunities for traders. Let's understand different arbitrage methods available in this industry and how they work!

Where are we in this bear market? Is it different from the previous ones? What can put an end to it? Let us help you find the answers to these tough questions!

A deep dive into the key differences that separate custodial vs non-custodial wallets.

This week, CoinMarketCap explains key differences between monolithic and modular blockchains and their architectures.

Unlike trading between different types of cryptocurrency pairs, forex trading involves trading between different fiat currencies — and can be much more complex.

What the heck is, in fact, a commodity, and why would BTC be one, but ETH isn’t one?

2021 was the year of innovation in the cryptoverse. Where many new ideas and trends managed to gain a big share of the market, some turned out to be fads. Find out which trends died in 2022!

CoinMarketCap Academy took a good hard look at the depths of our coin rankings and collected the 9 funniest memecoin names. Read more!

A visual look at the timeline of the OneCoin scam.

Waiting for the next bull run? Check out these potential trends to diversify your portfolio!

This week, CoinMarketCap Academy explains the difference between crypto credit and debits cards. Not sure which one you should go for? Let's find out!

The maximum number of Bitcoins that will ever exist is 21 million — but have you wondered how much BTC are circulating currently, and how many Bitcoins are irrevocably lost?