Crypto Basics

All you need to know about the basics of cryptocurrency in one place. Learn how Bitcoin, blockchain and altcoins work, how to actually use them, and why it matters to you.
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Crypto Czar David Sacks Outlines Plan to Establish U.S. Crypto Dominance
US announces crypto regulation plans, focusing on stablecoins.
By Daniel Phillips
2w ago
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Week in Solana: Trump Tariff Cataclysm Tanks Crypto
Solana down 16% to $204.62, TVL drops to $10.45 billion.
By Werner Vermaak
2w ago
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Week in AI: AI Tokens Suffer Amid Tariff-Induced Crypto Meltdown
If the current market situation could be described in a single word, it would be “meltdown.”
By Daniel Phillips
2w ago
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Week in GameFi: Web3 Gaming’s Agentic Future
This week, GameFi and AI Agents dropped a lot in value but some seem to think it’s a match made in heaven—or should I say Valhalla?
By Werner Vermaak
3w ago
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CMC Market Pulse: Prices Seeking Deep Value
CMC Market Pulse delivers actionable market insights, giving you all the key narratives and developments you need in under 5 minutes.
By 0xKira
3w ago
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Week in Meme Coins: Toshi or Not Toshi? Base Memes Are Back
Another rough week from Jan. 23-29, 2025, for the culture casino cryptos, as new AI juggernaut DeepSeek, Chinese New Year, and the Fed’s FOMC kidnap crypto’s mindshare.
By Werner Vermaak
3w ago
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Week in RWA: Sector Shows Relative Strength as Altcoins Decimated
Significant RWA initiatives include Spiko's launch of T-Bills Money Market Funds on Arbitrum and Robinhood CEO's advocacy for RWA tokenization.
By Daniel Phillips
3w ago
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What Are The Most Common Crypto To Saudi Riyal Fiat Pairs?
Learn about the most searched for crypto-to-fiat pairs for the Saudi Riyal.
By Stuart Langridge
3w ago
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Week in Solana: DeepSeek, CNY and FOMC Trigger SOL Sell-Off
Over the last seven days, Solana made a strong recovery following the Trump inauguration sell-off, briefly hitting a high of nearly $270.
By Werner Vermaak
3w ago
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Week in AI: DeepSeek Spooks Market & Sheds Doubt on U.S. AI Dominance
Chinese-made DeepSeek AI outperforms U.S. models, casting doubt on U.S. AI dominance; AI sector market cap dropped 14.7%.
By Daniel Phillips
3w ago
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What Are The Most Common Crypto-to-Fiat Pairs in the United Arab Emirates?
Learn about the most liquid and used crypto-to-fiat pairs for the UAE Dirham. These pairs are the gateway between the traditional finance system and crypto for the UAE.
By Stuart Langridge
4w ago
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What Are The Most Popular Crypto-to-Fiat Converter Pairs in Bangladesh?
Discover why crypto-to-fiat pairs are essential for users to move between the cryptocurrency world and the traditional financial system in Bangladesh.
By Stuart Langridge
4w ago
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Week in GameFi: Is Sony PlayStation Going On-Chain?
The GameFi sector is facing huge challenges with the rise of AI DApps and the lack of games developed to attract traditional gamers.
By Werner Vermaak
4w ago
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CMC Market Pulse: This is Trump’s World, We’re Just Living in It
CMC Market Pulse delivers actionable market insights, giving you all the key narratives and developments you need in under 5 minutes.
By 0xKira
4w ago
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Week in Solana: $SOL Trumps All Chains in Historic Week for Crypto
Solana had a blistering seven days, riding the Trump meme coin launch, inauguration, and ETF hype to approach $300 and hit a new all-time high (ATH) of $294.33.
By Werner Vermaak
4w ago
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Week in AI: Sector Hit Hard Following Trump-Fueled Bitcoin Rally
The AI token market experienced a significant downturn this week, losing over $3 billion in market cap.
By Daniel Phillips
4w ago
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Week in Meme Coins: $TRUMP & $MELANIA—Good or Bad For Crypto?
We’ve just experienced the craziest week in meme coin history, with both Donald Trump and new First Lady Melania launching their own meme coins days before his presidential inauguration.
By Werner Vermaak
1mo ago
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The Trump Dump: How the Family-Branded Meme Coins Crushed Crypto Markets
$MELANIA token soars 12,000% in 24 hours as First Lady's inauguration-day crypto launch drains market liquidity and raises ethical concerns.
By Werner Vermaak
1mo ago
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