Central Processing Unit (CPU)
A central processing unit (CPU) is the main part of a computer that runs programs and manages how all the other parts work together.
More terms under C
- Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are digital money created by a country's central bank, and they are considered official currency because the government…
- Central LedgerA central ledger is a record-keeping system, either a physical book or a digital file, that tracks transactions in one central place.
- Central Limit Order Books (CLOBs)Central Limit Order Books (CLOBs) are systems used in trading that organize buy and sell orders. They match these orders based on the best price and the order…
- CentralizedCentralized means that a single person or a small group has control over the whole system or network.
- Centralized Exchange (CEX)Centralized exchanges (CEXs) are platforms where people can buy and sell cryptocurrencies. These exchanges are run by a single company that controls the…
- Centre (Consortium)A group formed by Coinbase and Circle to oversee the management of USD Coin (USDC), which is a type of digital currency.
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