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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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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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Nona Tepper Nona Tepper
Updated on April 01, 2025

Hackers Are Breaking Into Credit Union Accounts. One Solution? Blockchain.

As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads, an increasing number of scammers are targeting credit unions’ already vulnerable call centers.

Hackers Are Breaking Into Credit Union Accounts. One Solution? Blockchain.
Alex Williams Alex Williams
Updated on March 25, 2025

SushiSwap vs. Uniswap: What Are the Differences?

SushiSwap and Uniswap are two popular decentralized exchanges for cryptocurrency. Our expert assesses the differences between the two platforms.

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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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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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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on March 18, 2025

What Is Layer 1 in Blockchain?

Layer 1 is the base layer of a blockchain that supports all on-chain transactions and acts as the blockchain’s source of truth. Take a look at some examples of layer 1, how it differs from layer 2 and how it ties into the blockchain trilemma.

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Ahmad Shadid Ahmad Shadid
Updated on March 17, 2025

How Will Decentralized AI Affect Big Tech?

Decentralized AI promises to democratize the technology. What effect will this have on the broader ecosystem?

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Sam Daley Sam Daley
Updated on March 17, 2025

Blockchain in Education: 8 Examples to Know

These companies use blockchain technology to advance education.

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