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Ethereum’s London Hard Fork: What Is It… and Why Is It Controversial?

The imminent upgrade will introduce sweeping changes to the way that miners are compensated for their work — and some of them aren’t happy.

By CoinMarketCap

What Is a Crypto Faucet?

Crypto faucets seem like a really easy way to earn crypto — for free...but what are the benefits, but what should you be aware of?

By Werner Vermaak

Best Cryptocurrency Exchanges in India

CoinMarketCap does a breakdown of some of the best cryptocurrency exchanges in India [Updated on Sept. 8, 2021]

Who Is Satoshi Nakamoto?

There's a lot we don't know about Satoshi Nakamoto — but does unmasking the creator of Bitcoin even matter?

By Decentralized Dog

Best Apps for Cryptocurrency in India

CoinMarketCap takes a look at some of the top cryptocurrency apps in India.

The Battle for Cryptocurrency in India

Despite being a center of tech innovation, India’s hostile attitude towards digital assets could cause it to miss a “trillion-dollar opportunity.”

By Leo Jakobson

What Is an ICO?

ICOs were all the rage back in 2017 — what do you need to know about this method of fundraising, and how can you protect yourself against bad actors?

By Decentralized Dog

What Are Dead Coins?

You might already be familiar with dead coins if you participated in the 2017 ICO craze. If you didn't, we break down where all these "dead" coins come from.

By Werner Vermaak

Should I Get My Salary in Crypto?

Is it worth it to get your salary in cryptocurrency? While there are pros in terms of speed and transparency, there are definitely some cons.

By Decentralized Dog

How Decentralized Are Decentralized Networks?

Almost every decentralized network claims a very high level of decentralized — but is that always the case?

By Werner Vermaak

What Is a Stablecoin?

Stablecoins can help crypto investors avoid volatility in the markets, but they have plenty of other real-world use cases (and risks) too.

By Werner Vermaak

Explaining the Crypto Renaissance in Nigeria

CoinMarketCap takes a look at how cryptocurrency is being regulated and used in Nigeria.

By Andrey Sergeenkov

Best Crypto Exchanges in Nigeria

CoinMarketCap takes a look at a breakdown of some of the top crypto exchanges in Nigeria.

By Werner Vermaak

What Is an IEO?

IEOs are initial exchange offerings, and it may well be the new ICOs — but what makes this method of fundraising different?

By Decentralized Dog

A Guide to Crypto Laws in Latin America

With El Salvador recently adopting Bitcoin as legal tender — what are other countries in South America doing?

What Is Wrapped Bitcoin?

Wrapped Bitcoin is a relatively new concept, but one that could prove important to bringing liquidity to DeFi.

By Decentralized Dog

What Is the Best Crypto Exchange in Russia?

CoinMarketCap takes a look at the best crypto exchanges in Russia.

By Andrey Sergeenkov

Artist Damien Hirst and His New NFT Collection

Damien Hirst's new art collection has a twist — either buy the artwork and destroy the NFTs, or keep the NFTs and destroy the artwork.

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