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Why Stablecoin USDC’s Unstable Weekend Matters

The second-largest stablecoin in crypto has restored its dollar peg after a tumultuous weekend, but it shows how important the token is in the ecosystem.
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What Is a 'Fair Launch' in Crypto?

It’s important to understand how new crypto tokens are initially distributed and who gets access to the first offering of a new coin, whether you’re an investor or thinking of launching a token of your own.
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6 Kinds of Crypto Scams and How to Avoid Them

Crypto hacks and exploits have cost people billions of dollars each year. Here’s how to make sure you’re not among them.
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What Is an Exchange Token?

Recent uncertainty swirling around FTX exchange's in-house token, FTT, has many wondering how these tokens work and what gives them value. We explain.
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Inflationary and Deflationary Cryptocurrencies: What’s the Difference?

It all depends on a cryptocurrency’s supply and issuance schedule.
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Fiat-Backed Stablecoins: What You Need to Know About Tether, USD Coin and Others

Fiat-backed stablecoins are cryptocurrencies pegged to the value of real-world currencies, such as the U.S. dollar or euro, and backed by reserves in that currency.
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Crypto for Good: How to Donate Crypto and Who Accepts It

With more people holding their wealth in cryptocurrency, many are looking for ways to do good with their gains. Here’s how to support philanthropic efforts with crypto.
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What Is Loopring and How Does it Work?

If you believe the future of finance is on Ethereum, your confidence may have been tested by transaction fees of up to $200 and the blockchain’s limit of 14 transactions per second.
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What Is a Rug Pull? How to Protect Yourself From Getting ‘Rugged’

Not all crypto projects end up being legitimate, so it’s important to understand how to protect yourself from common scams.
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How to Pay for Porn With Crypto

Artists and workers in the sex industry routinely face problems with traditional finance, making the case for crypto as a preferred payment.
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What Is Web3? Understanding What Web3 Is... and Isn't

Web3 represents the next generation of the internet, one that focuses on shifting power from big tech companies to individual users.
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How Blocks Are Added to a Blockchain, Explained Simply

Blocks of information are linked on a virtual chain, creating a shared, unchangeable digital record of all transactions.
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Coinbase 101: What You Need to Know About the Crypto Exchange and Wallet

Coinbase is a popular crypto exchange based in the U.S. that offers high-level security as well as a wallet app for its users.
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Crypto Risk Management: How to Get Your Wealth Off an Exchange

Knowing how to move your cryptocurrencies is fundamental to risk management and preventing crypto losses when bad things happen on exchanges.
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Trust Wallet vs. MetaMask

Here is a comparison between the two leading and widely used cryptocurrency wallets.
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Exodus Wallet: How to Get Started

Exodus is a beginner-friendly crypto wallet that prioritizes customer service.
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Trust Wallet 101: How to Get Started

Trust Wallet is a secure place where you can store a wide variety of cryptocurrencies and NFTs.
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What Are the Four Kinds of Blockchains?

There are four main kinds of the technology used in the crypto, NFT and Web3 sectors.
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What Are Crypto Trading Pairs?

They consist of two assets that can be traded with each other on an exchange and are also used to quote one crypto against the other.
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How to Connect MetaMask to Different Blockchains

The crypto wallet is a simple and easy way to gain access to any blockchain network such as Binance Smart Chain or Avalanche.
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How to Connect MetaMask to the Avalanche Network

The crypto wallet can connect with many other blockchains besides Ethereum, including the Avalanche network.
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How to Connect MetaMask to the Polygon Network

The MetaMask wallet is a user-friendly way to connect to the network.
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How to Connect MetaMask to Binance Smart Chain

The MetaMask wallet is a popular way to connect to the network.
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What Are Web3 Cryptos?

They are digital assets that contribute to the development of a decentralized internet.
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Luna (LUNA) vs. Luna Classic (LUNC): What Is the Difference?

After the implosion of the Terra network and its tokens, the community approved a plan to relaunch the project, leaving many confused about the new names. Here’s a guide to the two different Terra blockchains and which tokens belong to which.
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From BTD to FUD to WAGMI: Understanding Crypto Acronyms

If you follow crypto on Twitter, Discord or another platform, you may see people saying that they have “FOMO” or that the market is driven by “FUD.” Here’s what you need to know to decode the conversation.
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What Are Liquidity Pools?

The term refers to a collection of tokens or digital assets locked in a smart contract that provide essential liquidity to decentralized exchanges.
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Learn-to-Earn, Move-to-Earn: How to Earn Crypto in New Ways

From exchanges that reward you to learn about certain tokens to apps that give you crypto for staying active, the play-to-earn crypto idea is extending beyond online games.
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How Does USDC Work?

USD Coin (USDC) is a stablecoin pegged to the value of the U.S. dollar.
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What Is Proof-of-Authority?

It's a consensus system that allows only authorized entities to validate transactions in a blockchain network.
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What Is Tether? How USDT Works and What Backs Its Value

Tether’s USDT is the most popular stablecoin and is widely used by traders. It is not without controversy. Here’s what you need to know.
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The Fall of Terra: A Timeline of the Meteoric Rise and Crash of UST and LUNA

A detailed timeline of Terra's journey from its underdog start as a payments app in South Korea to a $60 billion crypto ecosystem to one of the biggest failures in crypto.
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Algorithmic Stablecoins: What They Are and How They Can Go Terribly Wrong

The stunning crash of UST stablecoin and LUNA, its sister token, has many questioning if an algorithmic stablecoin can be trusted.
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What Happens to Your Crypto When You Die?

It’s a morbid subject, we know, but it’s important to plan for all eventualities when investing in crypto.
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Crypto Token Supply: What’s the Difference Between Maximum, Circulating and Total Supply?

When researching a token, you might see different figures relating to the supply of that asset. We break down the different metrics and why each one matters.
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How to Buy a House With Crypto: US Edition

Everything is on the table in our increasingly digital world. You can now even buy major assets like a home using cryptocurrency – assuming you understand a few caveats.
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What Is Ripple and the XRP Cryptocurrency?

Despite the project's long history, many are still confused how Ripple and XRP are related.
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What Is Avalanche? A Look at the Popular ‘Ethereum-Killer’ Blockchain

The rival to the Ethereum blockchain supports a thriving DeFi ecosystem and other smart contract-driven applications.
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No Stupid Questions: What’s a Crypto Token, Anyway?

While you might be familiar with cryptocurrencies and how they work, do you know what they actually are?
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What Is LUNA and UST? A Guide to the Terra Ecosystem

TerraUSD (UST) and LUNA tokens are connected on the Terra blockchain.
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How to Stake LUNA on the Terra Protocol

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What Is a Rebase/Elastic Token?

Rebase tokens function in a similar way to stablecoins, but with one key difference.
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Can Cryptocurrency Replace Loyalty Points?

A growing number of rewards programs are offering crypto instead of typical rewards points. Is a credit card that lets you earn crypto right for you? We take a look at the pros and cons of the new options.
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Crypto Romance Scams: Don't Fall for These Dating App Swindlers

Con artists preying on people looking for love is nothing new, but the latest scams have moved on from asking you to buy gift cards to an array of crypto scams.
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5 Social Media Crypto Scams to Avoid

The highly speculative nature of cryptocurrencies makes them an ideal target for scammers, especially on social media. Here's how to protect yourself.
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5 Cryptocurrencies You Can Stake: An In-Depth Guide

Make your crypto work for you and earn passively while holding.
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How to Stake Cardano (ADA)

When staking ADA tokens, users can choose whether to outsource the process to delegate stake-pool operators or run their own Cardano staking pool.
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What Does It Mean to Burn Crypto?

We explain how burning crypto is done … and why.
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What Is Polygon? Understanding Polygon and How It Works

The Polygon network has seen rapid growth and adoption from major players in crypto as well as big brands including Starbucks.
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Shiba Inu Coin (SHIB): A Beginner’s Guide for 2023

The Shiba Inu token is a doggy-themed cryptocurrency that everyone is barking about. Here’s what you need to know about SHIB.
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What Is ShibaSwap?

Dig, bury and woofing. These are just some of the features available on the ShibaSwap platform.
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What Is CityCoins and How Does It Work?

Miami and New York are among the first cities to receive their own CityCoins designed to benefit local citizens.
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What Is Cryptocurrency?

When Satoshi Nakamoto launched the Bitcoin protocol in January 2009, the first globally viable cryptocurrency had arrived.
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How to Buy Shiba Inu Coin (SHIB)

The viral success of shiba inu coin (SHIB) means it’s easy to purchase the dogecoin competitor across a range of platforms. Here’s what you need to know.
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China Crypto Bans: A Complete History

The 2021 crypto crackdown in China was the most severe yet and reiterates a number of the nation’s previous bans. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Solana

Solana is one of the newest competitors to enter the decentralized application sector, boasting lightning-fast speed and highly competitive transaction fees.
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What is Gemini Dollar (GUSD)?

Learn about the crypto stablecoin.
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If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Buying Your First Crypto? 10 Things You Should Know

This above all: Don’t put in more than you can afford to lose.
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.


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