When and why did the word ‘altcoin’ lose its relevance? Post author:MiamiCrypto Post published:January 23, 2022 Post category:Uncategorized “Altcoin” has referred to all cryptocurrencies other than BTC since the advent of ETH. Today, however, many no longer qualify as altcoins. You Might Also Like South Korean lawmaker faces scrutiny over family ties to crypto exchange: Report December 29, 2025 Theta Capital raises $175M to back early-stage blockchain startups May 21, 2025 US crypto reserve no substitute for SEC clarity — Industry exec March 3, 2025