Nearly 1 in 10 crypto users have never owned Bitcoin, a CoinGecko survey found. While 63% started their crypto journey with BTC, altcoins are increasingly becoming the first entry point for newcomers.

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would’ve been interesting to know how many are starting their decentralized journey with stablecoins nowadays

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Coinbase Derivatives will launch 24/7 futures trading for major altcoins in December, expanding beyond BTC and ETH. The exchange also plans U.S. perp-style futures with five-year expiries to deepen its derivatives lineup.

Arthur Hayes dumped large amounts of ETH, ENA, and several altcoins after the market crash, even after previously vowing not to take profits again. Meanwhile, ZEC surged strongly, becoming the only major alt he continues to support.

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Ex-SEC chief Gary Gensler sounds alarm on altcoins as agency pivots on crypto; Fed cuts rates, Warren targets crypto czar Sacks, and Dragonfly’s Rob Hadick breaks down funding trends.

Altcoins fall over 5% as equity-driven fear spills into crypto over the weekend

Coinbase Derivatives will launch 24/7 futures trading for major altcoins in December, expanding beyond BTC and ETH. The exchange also plans U.S. perp-style futures with five-year expiries to deepen its derivatives lineup.

Arthur Hayes dumped large amounts of ETH, ENA, and several altcoins after the market crash, even after previously vowing not to take profits again. Meanwhile, ZEC surged strongly, becoming the only major alt he continues to support.

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Arthur Hayes dumped large amounts of ETH, ENA, and several altcoins after the market crash, even after previously vowing not to take profits again. Meanwhile, ZEC surged strongly, becoming the only major alt he continues to support.

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Ex-SEC chief Gary Gensler sounds alarm on altcoins as agency pivots on crypto; Fed cuts rates, Warren targets crypto czar Sacks, and Dragonfly’s Rob Hadick breaks down funding trends.

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