What is it?
Chainflip is a new cross-chain Decentralized Exchange that operates on a few different blockchain networks. They are now added to the short list of exchanges where you can…
What is Uniswap?
Uniswap is a Decentralized Exchange (DEX) protocol built on the Ethereum blockchain, and used for the swapping of crypto coins that were also build on the Ethereum Blockchain,…
As you explore more of the crypto universe, you will undoubtedly come across many terms that seem like they don't make sense. The crypto community is a passionate, and…
(Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)Crypto exchange Kraken filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit it faces by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.You’re reading State of Crypto, a CoinDesk newsletter looking at the…
On January 10th, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission finally approved spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This means you are now able to get exposure to Bitcoin (and likely…
That is the most common question we receive from friends and family who don't know where to begin and feel they are late to the party. Below, we give…
In the simplest sense, it is a form of digital currency that doesn't need someone (such as a bank, company, or government) to transact. A more technical definition is…
The second most well-known cryptocurrency started by Vitalik Buterin in 2013, and released in 2015. It is an open-source blockchain platform that utilizes smart contracts and decentralized applications, called…
Why do I need a centralized exchange?
Due to regulations and Know Your Client (KYC) laws, bank transfers are only allowed through regulated means. So to first acquire Bitcoin or…
What are they?
Let's say you just bought PEPE but now you think something else will go up in price, such as SHRAP and want to trade for it. It…