Explained

New to these subjects? These guides explain the basics of cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence in plain language — what they are, how they work, and the terms you will meet in the headlines. Nothing here is investment advice.

Cryptocurrency, explained

What Bitcoin, blockchains and 'crypto' actually are — in plain English.

Artificial intelligence, explained

What AI and large language models are, who builds them, and why it matters.

Stablecoins, explained

The 'digital dollars' that keep crypto running — and why regulators watch them.

AI chips & GPUs, explained

Why Nvidia became one of the world's most valuable companies — the hardware behind the AI boom.

Crypto scams & staying safe

How to spot hacks, scams and rug-pulls — and protect your money.

Crypto & AI regulation, explained

The SEC, the EU AI Act, and why the rules are still being written.

A glossary of crypto & AI terms

The words you keep seeing, defined simply.

Crypto & AI: frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions people ask most.