As Bitcoin ETFs gain traction, some institutions are asking whether crypto can serve as a modern hedge. Can it really take the place of bonds?
Explained
Cointelegraph's Explained section simplifies blockchain, crypto, AI, and digital finance. We cover everything from basic concepts to trends like DeFi, NFTs, Web3, and smart contracts, helping you learn about digital assets, crypto security, and more. Whether you're a beginner or staying up-to-date, it offers easy-to-understand information.
- Explained
- Explained
Pi2Day 2025 brings key user-friendly upgrades, from a new KYC sync button solving verification roadblocks to expanded wallet access and enhanced security features.
- Explained
Zero-knowledge proofs are a game-changing innovation with profound implications for how users transact business, but can they replace the conventional contract?
- Explained
Bitcoin is creating a new paradigm as an emerging financial asset; several investors are contemplating a shift to adopting the asset for higher returns.
- ExplainedThe $1,150 trademark that could change crypto: What’s hiding in JPMorgan’s JPMD filing?
by Bradley Peak
JPMD may be JPMorgan’s next digital currency. Here’s what the trademark filing reveals about stablecoins, deposit tokens and the GENIUS Act.
- Explained
Fake orders, real chaos: Uncover how crypto spoofing bends the market, fools traders and fuels the wild side of digital asset trading.
- Explained
More than 220 companies now hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets. But as VanEck warns of capital erosion and GBTC’s crash proves, not all bets pay off.
- Explained
A 30% tax on crypto profits in India is only part of the story. Traders face even bigger hurdles under the current tax regime.
- Explained
As Michael Saylor’s Strategy and other whales keep buying Bitcoin, the stage may be set for a historic supply shock.
- Explained
Singapore is tightening its grip on crypto misconduct. Under new rules, unlicensed promotions or shady practices could lead to steep fines or prison time.
- Explained
Against 1 in 3,000 odds, a solo miner used a short burst of rented hash power to win a $330,000 Bitcoin block, proving that strategy can still beat scale in today’s mining landscape.
- Explained
Despite Bitcoin’s rise, major corporations like Meta, Amazon and Microsoft are steering clear of holding it in their treasuries, favoring stability over crypto risk.
- Explained
As Washington printed trillions, Bitcoin evolved into a global asset class, trusted by nations and corporations, amid growing US debt concerns.
- Explained
A fake post from the Paraguayan president’s X account claimed Bitcoin was now legal tender, triggering a sharp 4% price spike.
- Explained
As Pi Network prepares for its June 28 mainnet migration, several users are facing KYC failures and wallet errors, raising concerns about the platform’s readiness for open blockchain adoption.