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Altcoin (alternative coin) is a term used to describe all cryptocurrencies except bitcoins. Their name comes from the fact that they are an alternative to bitcoin and traditional fiat money.

The first altcoins were launched in 2011, and today there are already thousands of them. Early altcoins were aimed at improving aspects of Bitcoin such as transaction speed or energy efficiency. More recent altcoins serve different purposes depending on the goals of the developers.

Top Altcoin News: Trends and Insights
Altcoins 2025-01-14

Top Altcoin News: Trends and Insights

Altcoins, or alternative cryptocurrencies to Bitcoin, are making headlines daily with their innovation and volatility. Staying informed about altcoin news is essential for investors, traders,…

37 5 min read
Almost Nobody Pays Crypto Taxes?
News 2023-04-08

Almost Nobody Pays Crypto Taxes?

Almost nobody pays crypto taxes. This is the conclusion reached by the Swedish tax company Divly in a new study. However, the working methods of the investigation…

62 3 min read
PostFinance sells Bitcoin
News 2023-04-05

PostFinance sells Bitcoin

The Swiss PostFinance will soon be selling its customers Bitcoin and Altcoin. The fact that the country’s fifth-largest bank is now entering the young industry…

31 3 min read