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What the CLARITY Act is actually trying to clarify in crypto markets
The CLARITY Act proposes a formal split between the SEC and CFTC, aiming to define how digital assets, exchanges, disclosures and oversight work in US crypto markets.
What happens as Europe enforces MiCA and the US delays crypto rules
As the US delays crypto laws and Europe enforces MiCA, markets face regulatory gaps, capital shifts and uneven compliance costs for global firms.
How a third-party data leak led to phishing attempts against Ledger users
A third-party e-commerce breach exposed order data, enabling phishing attempts without compromising Ledger wallets or self-custody systems.
What BTQ’s Bitcoin quantum testnet reveals about “old BTC” risk
How BTQ’s Bitcoin-like quantum testnet highlights where post-quantum risks may emerge and why mitigation is an engineering challenge.
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What is Bitcoin? How does blockchain work? How to mine cryptocurrency? We are glad to help you answer these questions with our quick guides in Explained section.
Why wrench attacks are becoming one of the most violent forms of crypto crimes
Rising crypto wealth is increasing the stakes of physical coercion. “Wrench attacks” show how digital assets can become real-world targets.
Why Ethereum’s ‘walkaway test’ and quantum readiness matter more than ever
Ethereum’s walkaway test asks whether the network can remain credible, secure and adaptable without constant intervention, even as quantum risks loom.
Vitalik’s take on decentralized stablecoins: What it means for DeFi
Vitalik Buterin argues DeFi still lacks resilient decentralized stablecoins, highlighting benchmark risk, oracle design flaws and staking-driven incentives.
Stablecoins vs. Bitcoin salaries: Why regulation pushes one ahead of the other
Why regulation favors stablecoins over Bitcoin for salaries and how compliance, volatility and payroll rules are shaping crypto wage adoption worldwide.
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Cointelegraph’s crypto glossary explains the essential blockchain and cryptocurrency terms you should know when learning about digital currencies.
Aave (AAVE)Aave is a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol that allows users to lend and borrow cryptocurrencies without intermediaries, using its native token, AAVE, for governance and fee reduction benefits.AirdropCrypto airdrops are a marketing strategy used by blockchain projects to distribute free tokens to users, often to promote awareness or reward early adopters.AltcoinAltcoin refers to any cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin, created to provide alternative features, functions, or applications in the blockchain ecosystem.BitcoinBitcoin is the first and most well-known cryptocurrency, created by an anonymous entity known as Satoshi Nakamoto, which operates on a decentralized peer-to-peer network using blockchain technology.BlockchainBlockchain is a distributed digital ledger technology that records transactions in a secure, immutable, and transparent manner across multiple nodes in a network.Discover More Terms in the Complete Glossary