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Chris Dowsett Chris Dowsett
Updated on April 15, 2025

What Is a Stablecoin?

Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies that have their value tied to another currency, commodity or financial algorithm. Here’s how they work, their types, why they matter, their use cases, benefits, challenges and future outlook.

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Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on April 15, 2025

Is There a Crypto Bubble?

Cryptocurrency is still a relatively young asset, so it can be difficult to tell if the market is in a bubble or on the path to mainstream adoption. We take a closer look at the history of crypto bubbles, what causes them and signs to look out for.

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Arthur Azizov Arthur Azizov
Updated on April 14, 2025

Why Stablecoins Are the One Thing Crypto and Banks Can Agree On

Banks and large fintech firms have long kept cryptocurrency at arm’s length, but that may be changing with stablecoins. Learn more.   

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Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on April 10, 2025

Bitcoin For All: How Cash App is Redefining the World’s Relationship With Money

The fintech company is making bitcoin more approachable and accessible through clever branding, simple design and technological innovations.

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Judith Etugbo Judith Etugbo
Updated on March 25, 2025

Why Zero-Knowledge Proofs Are the Future of Blockchain Security

A zero-knowledge proof is a cryptographic method that allows one party to provide provable information to the other party without revealing that information. Here’s how it works. 

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Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on March 19, 2025

What Is Pump.fun?

Pump.fun lets anyone spin up as many memecoins as they want for free. The result: A market where hype rules, scams thrive and creators will do just about anything to make a quick buck.

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Ellen Glover Ellen Glover
Updated on March 19, 2025

After Crypto Reserve Backlash, Trump Is Going All-In On Bitcoin

President Trump is forming a “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve,” consolidating government-held bitcoin as a hedge against inflation and market turbulence. He’s also making a separate “stockpile” of other digital assets.

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Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on March 17, 2025

What Is a Memecoin?

Once viewed as jokes, memecoins have become a major focal point in debates about the crypto industry’s future, attracting the attention of both investors and regulators.

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Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on March 07, 2025

What to Know About Trump’s Controversial Crypto Reserve Plans

The president is pushing for a national crypto stockpile to fend off inflation and economic instability. But critics aren’t convinced, warning that the plan is rife with potential risks and conflicts of interest.

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Ben Beckmann Ben Beckmann
Updated on March 04, 2025

Why More Blockchain Regulations Are Actually Good for Innovation

Blockchain regulations may be ramping up, but the industry continues to thrive as developers find new ways to solve old problems. Our expert details why more regulations are a good thing for the industry.  

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