Crypto still has several years to go before achieving mainstream mass adoption, mirroring the internet experience of the late 1990s, says Polygon's cofounder.
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The cryptocurrency paradigm was heralded by the launch of Bitcoin (BTC) in 2008, inspiring a new technological and social movement. The goal of cryptocurrencies is to provide a medium for global, peer-to-peer transaction settlement that preserves privacy and financial security.
A cryptocurrency monetary policy is enforced through a unique blend of software, cryptography and financial incentives rather than the whim of trusted third parties such as central banks, corporations or governments. Cryptocurrencies are powered by cryptographically secure, verifiable transaction databases called blockchains, which provide their security and transparency.
A cryptocurrency network consists of a global community of stakeholders, including the validators that secure the network while adding transactions to the blockchain, the traders who speculate on these radically market-driven assets, and the builders working to onboard people to this new financial paradigm.
At Cointelegraph, we are chronicling the ongoing story of cryptocurrency and the rise of a borderless, permissionless financial system. How will industry stakeholders work to make crypto a mainstay in people’s lives? How will crypto investments change the paradigm of the current financial system? And will incumbent and legacy systems accept or fight this change?
Stay tuned: Cryptocurrencies are going to play a big role heading into the future.
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Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
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Did SOL’s bull market end when the memecoin bubble burst, or is the $150 level just a short-term technical resistance zone?
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This week’s $16.5 billion Bitcoin options expiry could see BTC price swing in either direction.
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According to analysts, the lukewarm response reflects concerns that GameStop may be trying to distract investors from deeper issues with its business model.
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A top-heavy market, decreasing liquidity, and the absence of new buyers are keeping Bitcoin price pinned below $90,000.
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The cryptocurrency market is down today due to the escalating trade war led by Donald Trump's latest tariffs, massive long liquidations, and other factors.
738 - Altcoin Watch
SOL price is down today and at risk of further losses as data points to waning user interest in Solana’s DeFi ecosystem.
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Learn about crypto payment gateways, their operation, benefits, and how they compare to traditional payment systems in business transactions.
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Ripple has partnered with Chipper Cash to integrate Ripple Payments into its cross-border transaction system.
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BlackRock’s foray into the European markets is a “key” moment for Bitcoin’s growing global adoption, according to Bitfinex analysts.
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Over 20% of South Korean public officials who disclosed their assets held cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ether, XRP and Dogecoin.
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Less than 20% of European banks offer crypto services despite rising investor demand and regulatory clarity across the region, a Bitpanda survey shows.
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The unknown whale netted at least $6.26 million from the Hyperliquid exploit and still holds over 10% of the total supply.
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XRP price is down 3.8% today, and bulls need to hold the important support level at $2.20 to avoid a deeper correction targeting $1.60 and lower.
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