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Turkey President: Crypto Law Headed to Parliament

Bitcoin, Solana Lead Crypto Market Cap Back Above $2.5 Trillion
It's not quite a Christmas miracle, but today's modest uptick in market prices—part of a week-long trend—should bring some holiday cheer to crypto holders. The total crypto market capitalizati...
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Jeff BensonDec 24, 2021Dec 24, 2021
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Bukele 'Has Not Responded' to Claims of Bitcoin Vanishing From Citizens' Wallets: Report
Salvadorans are inexplicably losing their Bitcoin from their Chivo wallets, according to a Twitter user tweeting under the pseudonym El Comisonado, and per The New Scientist. According to The...
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Scott ChipolinaDec 24, 2021Dec 24, 2021
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'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Pirates Caught in Web of Monero Mining Malware
Pirates attempting to download illegal copies of the latest Spider-Man film are exposing their computers to crypto-mining malware. According to researchers at cybersecurity firm ReasonLabs, co...
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Stephen GravesDec 24, 2021Dec 24, 2021
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Kraken's NFT Marketplace Could Let Users Borrow Funds Against CryptoPunks
Crypto exchange Kraken is reportedly developing its very own NFT marketplace, where users can buy and sell various jpegs. What’s more, the exchange’s CEO, Jesse Powell, said that digital art ...
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Liam J. KellyDec 24, 2021Dec 24, 2021
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DeFi Tokens Post Double-Digit Gains Amid Crypto Market Recovery
As markets head into the holiday weekend with Bitcoin getting back above $50,000, a number of decentralized finance (DeFi) blue-chip tokens are leading the charge, posting solid gains over the...
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Andrew AsmakovDec 24, 2021Dec 24, 2021
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A DAO is a decentralized autonomous organization. Image: Decrypt

What Is a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO)?

DAOs use smart contracts and governance tokens to enable participants to make consensus decisions on how the organization's resources are allocated.

Decentralized finance, or DeFi, is a set of financial services built using smart contracts.

What Is Decentralized Finance (DeFi)?

DeFi is a term for financial applications that use blockchains instead of banks.

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What Is Shiba Inu (SHIB)? Dogecoin's Meme Coin Rival Explained

Dogecoin may be the leader of the meme coin pack, but Shiba Inu (SHIB) is nipping at its heels. Learn about this surging Ethereum-based token.

What Is a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO)?

DAOs use smart contracts and governance tokens to enable participants to make consensus decisions on how the organization's resources are allocated.

What Is Decentralized Finance (DeFi)?

DeFi is a term for financial applications that use blockchains instead of banks.

What Is Shiba Inu (SHIB)? Dogecoin's Meme Coin Rival Explained

Dogecoin may be the leader of the meme coin pack, but Shiba Inu (SHIB) is nipping at its heels. Learn about this surging Ethereum-based token.

NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, are cryptographically unique digital assets. Image: Decrypt

Beginner’s Guide to NFTs: How To Mint a Non-Fungible Token on Ethereum

Turning digital files into tradable blockchain-based assets requires no coding skills. Here’s how you can get started with minting an Ethereum NFT.

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Santa's Crypto Naughty List 2021

Crypto got more mainstream attention in 2021 than ever before—and not always for good reasons. Here's who makes our Naughty List for 2021.

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Santa’s Crypto Nice List 2021

A look at the heroes and helpers that exhibited the better qualities of the crypto industry this year.

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Decrypt's Founder of the Year: Sam Bankman-Fried

FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried talks sports deals, offering derivatives to U.S. customers, making progress with regulators, and the company's growing pains.

DAOs stand for decentralized autonomous organizations. Image: Shutterstock

11 Most Interesting DAOs of 2021

Decentralized autonomous organizations had a breakout year, influencing the future of work, music, culture, and finance. Here are 11 you need to know.

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Decrypt's 2021 Person of the Year: Gary Gensler

Every industry needs a villain. In 2021, crypto had Gary Gensler—and everyone wants to know whether he will be friend or foe in 2022.

The 15 Most Influential Crypto Cities in the World

Crypto has gone global. Here are the top 15 cities that have—for good or bad—impacted the growing industry.

Santa's Crypto Naughty List 2021

Crypto got more mainstream attention in 2021 than ever before—and not always for good reasons. Here's who makes our Naughty List for 2021.

Santa’s Crypto Nice List 2021

A look at the heroes and helpers that exhibited the better qualities of the crypto industry this year.

Decrypt's Founder of the Year: Sam Bankman-Fried

FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried talks sports deals, offering derivatives to U.S. customers, making progress with regulators, and the company's growing pains.

11 Most Interesting DAOs of 2021

Decentralized autonomous organizations had a breakout year, influencing the future of work, music, culture, and finance. Here are 11 you need to know.

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Roberts On Crypto

A thoughtful Saturday morning read on what's new and interesting in crypto, written by Decrypt EIC Dan Roberts and Executive Editor Jeff John Roberts.

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Zero Knowledge

An occasional humor column from our roving correspondent Ben Munster.

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Roberts On Crypto

A thoughtful Saturday morning read on what's new and interesting in crypto, written by Decrypt EIC Dan Roberts and Executive Editor Jeff John Roberts.

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