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Plain-English guides to protect your money: how to research a project, spot a scam, store coins safely and understand every major cryptocurrency.
What Is Gas in Ethereum?
Ethereum gas measures the computing work a transaction needs. Learn how gas, gwei, base fees and tips work, why fees change, and how to avoid overpaying.
Oct 9, 2026 · 5 min read
Bitcoin vs Altcoins in 2026: Where the Risk Really Is
Bitcoin vs altcoins in 2026: compare volatility, dilution, liquidity and failure risk, see what past cycles showed, and learn how to size each in a portfolio.
Oct 9, 2026 · 5 min read
Liquid Staking Explained
Liquid staking explained: how liquid staking tokens like stETH and JitoSOL work, rebasing vs value-accruing designs, uses in DeFi and the risks involved.
Oct 9, 2026 · 4 min read
DeFi Summer 2.0? What Could Revive DeFi in 2026
DeFi in 2026: what made DeFi Summer 2020 happen, which drivers could revive decentralized finance in 2026 and 2027, and the risks to weigh before using it.
Oct 9, 2026 · 5 min read
How to Set Price Alerts and Track a Watchlist
Crypto price alerts and a watchlist let you follow coins without staring at charts. Learn which alerts to set, how to build a watchlist and what to avoid.
Oct 9, 2026 · 5 min read
Layer 2 Tokens in the Next Bull Run
Layer 2 tokens in a bull run: how L2 networks and their tokens work, the value-capture problem, unlock risks and the signals to watch for 2026 and 2027.
Oct 9, 2026 · 5 min read
Circulating Supply vs Total Supply vs Max Supply
Circulating supply, total supply and max supply explained with examples: what each counts, how they affect market cap and FDV, and the red flags to check.
Oct 9, 2026 · 5 min read
Fake Crypto Exchanges: Warning Signs Before You Deposit
How to spot a fake crypto exchange before you deposit: the warning signs, how these scams work, how to verify a platform and what to do if you're caught.
Oct 9, 2026 · 4 min read
Solana DeFi Platforms Orca and Loopscale Merge, Forming New Entity 'Formation'
Decentralized exchange Orca and lending platform Loopscale, both operating on Solana, have merged under the new brand name Formation. This new entity plans to focus on financing assets in sectors like AI, energy, robotics, and defense, with
Oct 9, 2026
SAP Pay Integrates USDC and EURC Payments via Circle and Tereina Partnership
SAP Pay has integrated USDC and EURC stablecoin payment capabilities for businesses through a new partnership with Circle and SAP-backed Tereina. This integration allows companies to send and receive stablecoins directly within their existi
Oct 9, 2026
Cantor Fitzgerald Questioned by Senate Democrat Regarding Tether Partnership
A prominent Senate Democrat has initiated an inquiry into the relationship between financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald and stablecoin issuer Tether. This investigation follows a recent report from Democratic investigators suggesting T
Oct 9, 2026
NFL Urges Supreme Court to Classify Prediction Market Sports Contracts as Gambling
The National Football League has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court, supporting states in their argument that prediction market contracts related to sports are gambling, not federally regulated swaps. This action is part of a
Oct 9, 2026
Bitcoin Price Fluctuates Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Macroeconomic Concerns
Bitcoin's price experienced volatility, trading above and below $81,000, influenced by conflicting reports regarding potential U.S.-Iran military confrontation and broader macroeconomic factors.
Oct 9, 2026
What Is Dogecoin (DOGE)? How It Works, Use Cases and Risks
What is Dogecoin? Learn how DOGE started as a joke, how its proof-of-work network and uncapped supply work, what people use it for and the risks to weigh.
Oct 9, 2026 · 4 min read
AI Crypto Coins in the Next Cycle: Hype vs Substance
AI crypto 2026 explained: the main categories of AI tokens, what real usage looks like, warning signs of AI hype, scenarios for 2026–2027 and risk control.
Oct 8, 2026 · 5 min read
Sanctions and Crypto: How Blacklisted Addresses Work
Crypto sanctions can put wallet addresses on government blacklists. Learn how sanctioned addresses work, how stablecoins freeze funds and how to stay compliant.
Oct 8, 2026 · 4 min read
Tokenization and the Next Bull Run: Real-World Assets Explained
Could real-world asset tokenization shape the next bull run? Learn how RWAs work, who builds them, what to watch in 2026–2027 and the risks behind the hype.
Oct 8, 2026 · 5 min read
Soulbound Tokens Explained
A soulbound token is a non-transferable NFT tied to one wallet. Learn how SBTs work, real use cases like credentials and attendance, and their limitations.
Oct 8, 2026 · 4 min read