Crypto Basics

Quantum computers could potentially break blockchain security, threatening billions in crypto assets - but how close are we really to this quantum apocalypse?

CMC Market Pulse delivers actionable market insights, giving you all the key narratives and developments you need in under 5 minutes.

Blockchain gaming activity is on the rise.

Solana Numbers the Last 7 Days.

Meme coins never seem to get through a week without some controversy—now Siqi Chen has launched a meme coin called ZERO that pumped and dumped.

As we wave goodbye to a tumultuous week, the cryptocurrency and RWA markets demonstrate resilience and innovation.

Most prominent cryptocurrencies closed 2024 in the green, and last month’s brief period of euphoria has now waned.

One of the biggest Solana maximalists right now is Kyle Samani, Managing Partner at leading crypto venture capital firm Multicoin Capital.

Drift Protocol, co-founded by Cindy Leow, is redefining DeFi with innovative prediction markets, meme coin trading, and 50x leverage—aiming to become the ultimate Web3 super app.

Monad Labs, led by Keone Hon, leverages high-frequency trading (HFT) expertise to revolutionize Ethereum scalability.

We spoke with Eigen Foundation CEO Robert Drost about EigenLayer’s 2024 launch and airdrops, as well as the future of Ethereum, restaking, and crypto AI.

The market is yet to show a clear direction, and the vast majority of cryptocurrencies are oscillating within a wide range as this month’s earlier euphoria continues dissipating.

CMC Market Pulse delivers actionable market insights, giving you all the key narratives and developments you need in under 5 minutes.

The last week has been a topsy-turvy time for the crypto market, with most tokens experiencing a significant rally before retracing their entire move.

Solana holders had another rough week as $SOL plummeted 11.4% from Dec. 18-24.

Bitcoin dropped to about $92,000 as the after-effects from the last FOMC meeting are still in full swing while Peter Schiff is in top form again with non-stop BTC FUD.

2024 saw crypto evolve from a speculative asset to a mainstream financial tool, driven by regulatory acceptance and widespread adoption across major economies.

As the year comes to an end, let's look back at the top stories of 2024 — a year where Bitcoin and the overall market staged a remarkable recovery.