Altcoin News & Analysis Today

Altcoins are cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin, a term that comes from combining “alternative” and “coin.” Today there are thousands of these digital assets, with estimates of more than 5,000 created worldwide. While most share the same core principles as Bitcoin, many are designed with additional features or specific use cases. Well-known examples include Ethereum, Ripple, Tether, Bitcoin Cash, Bitcoin SV and Litecoin. Some are classified as utility tokens, providing access to services within a blockchain ecosystem, while others are considered security tokens, linked more closely to investment or regulatory frameworks.