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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 Basics
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
11h ago
4m
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Crypto Basics
CMC Market Pulse: We Are So Back
CMC Market Pulse delivers actionable market insights, giving you all the key narratives and developments you need in under 5 minutes.
By 0xKira
4d ago
6m
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Crypto Basics
Week in RWA: XDC Network Rallies, Ondo’s AI Agents, TVL Hits ATH
Now, the market is back in top form, with the RWA sector putting on a stellar performance.
By Daniel Phillips
4d ago
4m
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Crypto Basics
Week in GameFi: Animoca Partners With Virtuals AI Agent Platform
Multiple partnerships have gained attention in the crypto gaming industry this week, like between Virtual and Animoca Brands, and SoonChain and Gaimin.
By Werner Vermaak
5d ago
4m
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Crypto Basics
Week in Solana: Jupuary and Trump To Bring $SOL Season Back?
In a muted continuation to the start of 2024, Solana slipped nearly 4% between Jan. 9 and 15, before recovering sharply post-CPI numbers.
By Werner Vermaak
5d ago
6m
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Crypto Basics
Week in Meme Coins: Bankless Controversy, TDS and Agents Crash
Another week, another crypto controversy.
By Werner Vermaak
5d ago
5m
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Crypto Basics
Week in AI: ChainGPT Leads Recovering AI Market as Agents Return to Form
The AI token sector was hit hard over the last seven days but recovered strongly.
By Daniel Phillips
5d ago
4m
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Crypto Basics
Week in GameFi: CyberKongz Battle SEC
The GameFi market cap continued its decline and dropped from $24.49 billion to $23.65 billion over the last seven days.
By Werner Vermaak
1w ago
4m
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Crypto Basics
Week in RWA: Market-Wide Correction Reverses a Month of Gains
Historically one of the best performing periods for cryptocurrencies, Q1 2025 began with a whimper rather than a roar.
By Daniel Phillips
1w ago
4m
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Crypto Basics
CMC Market Pulse: Bullish Q1, Cancelled
CMC Market Pulse delivers actionable market insights, giving you all the key narratives and developments you need in under 5 minutes.
By 0xKira
1w ago
6m
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Crypto Basics
Week in Solana: Quantum of $SOL Aced, ETF End of January?
Solana started a vital year for its network by gaining a marginal 4.14% from Jan. 1-8, despite a market drawdown due to Bitcoin’s failure to establish support above $100K.
By Werner Vermaak
1w ago
6m
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Crypto Basics
Week in AI: AI Tokens Show Strength in Weakened Market
After a strong start to the week, the cryptocurrency market experienced a sudden broad sell-off yesterday, which wiped out the gains most altcoins experienced at the start of the year.
By Daniel Phillips
1w ago
4m
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Crypto Basics
Week in Meme Coins: Solana and SPX6900 Soar Again
This week, there’s been more controversy as insiders allegedly invested thousands of dollars in the token FOCAI and walked away with tens of millions of other people’s hard-earned cash.
By Werner Vermaak
1w ago
5m
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Crypto Basics
2025's First Major Trend: Why AI Agents Are Taking Over Crypto
AI bots just convinced a billionaire VC to hand over money - and that was just the beginning.
By Werner Vermaak
2w ago
7m
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Crypto Basics
When Will Quantum Computing Crack Blockchain Security?
Quantum computers could potentially break blockchain security, threatening billions in crypto assets - but how close are we really to this quantum apocalypse?
By Daniel Phillips
2w ago
5m
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Crypto Basics
CMC Market Pulse: The Trade is AI (Again)
CMC Market Pulse delivers actionable market insights, giving you all the key narratives and developments you need in under 5 minutes.
By 0xKira
2w ago
7m
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Crypto Basics
Week in GameFi: Will 2025 Bring a “Real” Web3 AAA Game?
Blockchain gaming activity is on the rise.
By Werner Vermaak
2w ago
4m
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Crypto Basics
Week in Solana: 2024 Recap
Solana Numbers the Last 7 Days.
By Werner Vermaak
2w ago
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