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…This event is called the ‘DAO Hack’.January 2018Ethereum reaches a new all-time high (ATH) of nearly $1,400 following the ‘ICO Boom’ when multiple ERC-20 tokens were released via ICOs.November 2021Ethereum sets a new ATH by reaching $4,812.05 during a crypto bull market spurred by widespread interest in DeFi and NFTs. November 2024Ethereum gains 23%, rising to $3,200 following Donald Trump’s win in the United States presidential election. Trump personally held $1 million to $5 million…
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…Gox, which attempted to compensate customers who lost 740,000 BTC to hackers but couldn’t do so.Feb 2018BTC drops 20% after China announces a blanket ban on crypto trading by financial institutions.Jan – Dec 2020BTC spikes over 400% due to concerns about the global economy during the COVID-19 pandemic.Jan 2025BTC reaches a new all-time high (ATH) of $109,319.46 ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration as President of the United States. Optimism over the potential of a pro-crypto US leader fuel…
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…Currently, over 15,000 businesses worldwide accept Bitcoin, including about 2,300 companies in the United States. Most crypto-friendly companies are small businesses, and shoppers may not think to ask if they take Bitcoin. In California alone, over 400 companies accept cryptocurrency, from nail salons and sushi restaurants to convenience stores and auto repair shops. CNBC reported in July 2022 that almost three-quarters of senior executives surveyed said they expected their businesses to accept …
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…The primary mechanism through which central banks, such as the Federal Reserve in the United States, influence the economy is by adjusting the federal funds rate. This rate affects the interest rates that banks charge each other for overnight loans, which in turn influences the rates consumers pay on loans and savings earnings. When central banks adjust interest rates, they aim to either stimulate economic growth or cool down an overheated economy. Lowering interest rates makes borrowing cheap…
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…Developed in 1997 by Vincent Rijmen and Joan Daemen, it was later approved as a federal encryption standard in the United States in 2002. AES is considered a solid and secure cipher. Over the years, there have been several attacks against different AES implementations, but they concern special cases and are not considered to be a threat to the AES algorithm itself. Triple DES (3DES) Block length = 64 bitsKey length = 56, 112, or 168 bits 3DES cipher was developed because DES encryption, invented…
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…Developed in 1997 by Vincent Rijmen and Joan Daemen, it was later approved as a federal encryption standard in the United States in 2002. AES is considered a solid and secure cipher. Over the years, there have been several attacks against different AES implementations, but they concern special cases and are not considered to be a threat to the AES algorithm itself. Triple DES (3DES) Block length = 64 bitsKey length = 56, 112, or 168 bits 3DES cipher was developed because DES encryption, invented…
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…Developed in 1997 by Vincent Rijmen and Joan Daemen, it was later approved as a federal encryption standard in the United States in 2002. AES is considered a solid and secure cipher. Over the years, there have been several attacks against different AES implementations, but they concern special cases and are not considered to be a threat to the AES algorithm itself. Triple DES (3DES) Block length = 64 bitsKey length = 56, 112, or 168 bits 3DES cipher was developed because DES encryption, invented…
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…Developed in 1997 by Vincent Rijmen and Joan Daemen, it was later approved as a federal encryption standard in the United States in 2002. AES is considered a solid and secure cipher. Over the years, there have been several attacks against different AES implementations, but they concern special cases and are not considered to be a threat to the AES algorithm itself. Triple DES (3DES) Block length = 64 bitsKey length = 56, 112, or 168 bits 3DES cipher was developed because DES encryption, invented…
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…For example, the January 2024 spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) approvals led to a new all-time high (ATH) for Bitcoin’s price. What Is the Gross Domestic Product (GDP)? Gross domestic product (GDP) is a comprehensive measure of a country’s economic activity, representing the total monetary value of all goods and services produced within a country’s borders in a specific time period, usually a year or quarterly. GDP’s Role in Measuring Economic Health GDP is crucial for understandi…
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…The DEX Basket includes several of these peer-to-peer platforms known for their security, liquidity, and innovation. Freedom Basket: The Freedom Basket pays homage to the 45th and 47th president of the United States in his return to the White House. Gain exposure to defining tokens of the moment, namely TRUMP, BTC, SOL, XRP, and DOGE.DeFi Basket: In DeFi, blockchain technology enables direct peer-to-peer transactions. The DeFi Basket includes tokens that power its infrastructure, trading, and l…
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