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Bitcoin

BTC · Digital payments

Bitcoin is a public digital-payment network. BTC is its native coin, transferred without a central bank running the network.

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Ethereum

ETH · Apps and smart contracts

Ethereum is a public network for applications and smart contracts. Its native coin, ether (ETH), pays for network activity.

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Solana

SOL · Apps and payments

Solana is a public blockchain used for applications, token transfers, and payments. SOL is its native coin.

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USDC

USDC · Dollar-linked token

USDC is a dollar-linked token issued by Circle and available on multiple blockchains. It is designed for digital transfers and payments.

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Chainlink

LINK · Data for smart contracts

Chainlink provides oracle services that help smart contracts use information from outside their blockchain. LINK supports network services.

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Litecoin

LTC · Digital payments

Litecoin is a peer-to-peer digital currency with its own blockchain. LTC is its native coin.

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Crypto in the real world

Stories worth understanding

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Everyday explainers

Daylight Saving Time Ends Today: Why Do We Still Change Our Clocks?

A look at when the clocks change, why we do it, and how much of the year we actually spend on Daylight Saving Time.

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Illustration of a compromised cryptocurrency exchange wallet.

Industry storiesChris Richardson

The Largest Crypto Hack Ever

The Binance theft investigation and what it reveals about exchange security.

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Industry storiesChris Richardson

Pokémon Cards Enter the Blockchain Through NFT Platforms

Explore the connections between digital tokens and physical collectibles.

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Mastercard and BVNK stablecoin payments acquisition artwork

Industry storiesChris Richardson

Mastercard Acquires BVNK in $1.8 Billion Stablecoin Push

Read the story behind the stablecoin payments headline.

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