Laws, regulations, and procedures designed to prevent criminals from disguising illegally obtained funds as legitimate income.
An individual who provides capital to early-stage startups in exchange for equity or convertible debt.
A term used in finance to indicate the ability of an investment to outperform the market or a benchmark.
The highest price ever recorded for a specific cryptocurrency, stock, or other financial asset during its trading history.
A smart contract technology that enables users to exchange cryptocurrencies across different blockchains directly, without involving third-party intermediaries.
The process of taking advantage of price differences for the same asset across different exchanges, buying low on one and selling high on another.
An algorithm is a set of rules that govern blockchain operations, such as transaction verification, network security, and block generation. Examples include Proof of Work (PoW) and Proof of Stake (PoS).
Artificial Intelligence(AI) is the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to perform tasks such as learning, problem-solving, and decision-making.
An airdrop is a marketing method used by cryptocurrency projects to distribute tokens for free, often to promote a new project, reward token holders, or incentivize community participation.
A term referring to all cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin. Examples include Ethereum (ETH) and Litecoin (LTC).
A Bitcoin ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) is a type of investment fund that tracks the price of Bitcoin. It allows investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin without directly buying or holding the cryptocurrency. The ETF is traded on traditional stock exchanges, making it easier for investors to buy and sell Bitcoin in a regulated, traditional financial environment.
The first and most well-known cryptocurrency, created by an anonymous person or group using the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009.
A distributed ledger technology that records all transactions. It is composed of a series of cryptographically linked blocks, ensuring data immutability and transparency.
A decentralized exchange protocol that facilitates peer-to-peer trading of ERC-20 tokens on the Ethereum blockchain. It enables developers to build decentralized applications (DApps) for token trading without the need for centralized exchanges.
The total volume of a particular cryptocurrency traded within the last 24 hours. It shows how much of the cryptocurrency has been exchanged during this time frame and is a key indicator of market activity.
The percentage change in the price of a cryptocurrency over the past 24 hours. This metric reflects how the value of a digital asset has fluctuated in the short term.
A potential attack on a blockchain network where a single entity or group gains control of more than 50% of the network’s mining power or staked tokens. This allows them to alter transaction history, prevent new transactions from being confirmed, or even double-spend coins.
Refers to the price or volume change of a cryptocurrency over the past 7 days. It is commonly used to measure the medium-term trend or fluctuation of the asset's value.