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From Bitcoin to Binance: Crypto terms and what they mean
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From the rapidly rising and falling values of Bitcoin to high-profile heists like the hacking of Binance, the world of cryptocurrencies is often in the headlines.
Key facts
- Its price topped a much-awaited threshold of $100,000 in December 2024, then rose to $120,000 in July 2025 as US politicians prepared to debate bills to regulate digital assets
- In October 2025, Bitcoin hit an all-time high of around $126,000, buoyed by a continued wave of institutional investment and positive market sentiment
- In early February 2026, its price dipped below $65,000 to effectively wipe out gains achieved under President Trump
- The world's biggest crypto exchange said hackers had gained access to $6.3bn (£4.7bn) worth of digital assets, and while it has frozen about half, many remained in the hands of the thieves
Summary
The world's biggest crypto exchange said hackers had gained access to $6.3bn (£4.7bn) worth of digital assets, and while it has frozen about half, many remained in the hands of the thieves. These stories are full of specialist language that people outside the industry struggle to understand. So if you're unsure what the blockchain or a crypto echange or even a cryptocurrency itself are, here are some key terms and what they mean. While many may struggle with the finer points of crypto, pretty much everyone has heard of its most famous product: Bitcoin.