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$0.01865578+0.63%
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$1.40+1.21%
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$1.62+2.02%
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$63.29-1.99%
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$0.60778362-1.87%
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$0.77224117+0.28%
EOS
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Elrond
$31.83-0.10%
The Sandbox
$0.41786520-0.79%
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$0.84266500+3.32%
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$5.99+1.65%
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$2.43-3.82%
BitDAO
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$37.65-0.88%
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$0.24345648+2.80%
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$8.06+2.96%
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$1.78+1.69%
NEO
$8.78+1.87%
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$0.57888866-0.78%
eCash
$0.00003053+0.48%
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$0.02352552+3.84%
Rocket Pool
$29.56-7.08%
Kava.io
$0.85645775-0.85%
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$4.13+0.85%
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$0.05485064-0.32%
KuCoin Token
$5.65-2.88%
Paxos Dollar
$1.00+0.05%
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$0.07717529+0.33%
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$0.15913878+0.59%
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$0.56369026-5.85%
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$1,940.54-0.43%
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$0.00008013+0.41%
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$51.05-3.51%
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$0.00000047+0.40%
Compound
$64.09-2.28%
Casper
$0.03852047-1.40%
Frax Share
$5.86+0.93%
Huobi Token
$2.69+0.33%
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$0.44144378+0.75%
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$1.65+7.16%
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$1.01+0.20%
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Helium
$1.76+5.03%
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$9.81+1.74%
Convex Finance
$3.18+4.08%
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$0.48670355-1.77%
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$29.96+0.74%
BLUR
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Oasis Network
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Astar
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Illuvium
$41.07+1.82%
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FLOKI
$0.00002251+2.85%
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$6,723.62+1.03%
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$0.01828893+0.84%
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$0.00557569-0.34%
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Polkastarter
$0.31918055+4.08%
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$0.58951810+3.26%
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$54.92-1.28%
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$0.17191941-10.18%
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Alchemix
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$3.47+1.18%
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$0.00000000-4.27%
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Harvest Finance
$24.97-0.42%
Santos FC Fan Token
$3.19+1.14%
StaFi
$0.27077733-2.52%
Samoyedcoin
$0.00373475-0.30%
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$0.00000034+5.25%
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$1.59-0.21%
Rarible
$1.06-0.90%
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$0.01265351+1.94%
Tokemak
$0.55837604+1.84%
Quantstamp
$0.01144916+3.70%
Mirror Protocol
$0.03050140-0.76%
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$0.000402100.00%
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$0.04650198+2.62%
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$1.35-6.41%
Pepe
$0.00000125+1.40%
Threshold
$0.02396816+0.32%
Mines of Dalarnia
$0.10046699+1.74%
Human
$0.03774564-3.41%
Pitbull
$0.0000000012.66%
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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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Jun 6, 2022 at 5:15 p.m. UTC
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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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Mar 31, 2022 at 6:50 p.m. UTC
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Understanding Ripple, XRP and the SEC Suit

We explain the difference and connections between Ripple and XRP and the history and the state of the SEC's case against Ripple.
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Mar 29, 2022 at 9:21 p.m. UTC
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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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Mar 23, 2022 at 2:12 p.m. UTC
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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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Mar 22, 2022 at 4:48 p.m. UTC
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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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Mar 21, 2022 at 6:31 p.m. UTC
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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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Mar 15, 2022 at 1:54 p.m. UTC
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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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Mar 11, 2022 at 4:56 p.m. UTC
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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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Feb 3, 2022 at 10:14 p.m. UTC
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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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Jan 31, 2022 at 3:39 p.m. UTC
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What Does It Mean to Burn Crypto?

We explain how burning crypto is done … and why.
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Jan 26, 2022 at 3:32 p.m. UTC
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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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Jan 3, 2022 at 3:47 p.m. UTC
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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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Dec 14, 2021 at 7:08 p.m. UTC
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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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Dec 14, 2021 at 7:03 p.m. UTC
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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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Nov 30, 2021 at 11:22 p.m. UTC
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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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Nov 18, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. UTC
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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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Buying Your First Crypto? 10 Things You Should Know

This above all: Don’t put in more than you can afford to lose.
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