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BitcoinBeginnerIs cryptocurrency the same as Bitcoin?Cryptocurrency is the broad category, while Bitcoin is one cryptocurrency. Bitcoin launched in 2009 and uses its own blockchain and proof-of-work mining.3 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026
Wallets & SecurityBeginnerCrypto Romance Scams: What They Are and How to ReportA crypto romance scam is a fake romance that persuades you to send crypto. Scammers often use fake exchange apps that show profits and block withdrawals.3 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026
BlockchainBeginnerCryptocurrency mining machine: what it is and how it worksA cryptocurrency mining machine is a specialized computer that solves proof of work puzzles to earn coins and fees. Home use adds power and cooling costs.3 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026
Crypto BasicsBeginnerHow to make a cryptocurrency for free without codeMake a cryptocurrency for free by issuing a token on an existing blockchain with a no-code tool. You pay the network fee, and US tax rules can apply.3 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026
Crypto BasicsBeginnerHow to stake cryptocurrency: a step-by-step guideStake crypto by locking a coin through a wallet, exchange or pool on a proof-of-stake chain. Rewards pay for validating, and lockups delay exits.4 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026
Crypto BasicsBeginnerWhat Is the Purpose of Cryptocurrency?Cryptocurrency is digital money for sending value online without a bank. A public blockchain records ownership, and confirmed transfers are final.3 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026
Crypto BasicsBeginnerHow Many Types of Cryptocurrency Are There?Cryptocurrency types have no official count; new ones launch as others stop trading, and trackers group them by use case, such as payments, stablecoins.3 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026
Wallets & SecurityBeginnerCryptocurrency scam recovery: what you can do after a lossNo service can guarantee recovery of crypto sent to a scammer. Report the loss to the FTC and the FBI's IC3 with wallet addresses and transaction hashes.3 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026
Crypto BasicsBeginnerHow to get into cryptocurrency: a beginner’s stepsTo get into cryptocurrency, open a verified exchange account, fund it, buy, then move coins to a wallet you control. Compare fees and limits first.4 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026
Crypto BasicsBeginnerWhat gives cryptocurrency value? Supply, demand and trustCrypto value comes from what buyers will pay. Supply, demand, utility, trust and reserves move prices, and no earnings or government backstop sets a floor.4 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026
Buying & ExchangesBeginnerCan You Buy a House With Cryptocurrency?Yes, but most US buyers sell the crypto and close in dollars; the sale can trigger tax on gains and lenders usually want documented cash in a bank.4 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026
Altcoins & TokensBeginnerWhat is Solana cryptocurrency? SOL and the networkSolana is a public blockchain that runs apps, and SOL is its coin for fees and staking. Proof of history stamps transactions so validators agree on order.3 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026
Altcoins & TokensBeginnerWhat is Dogecoin cryptocurrency and how does it work?Dogecoin is a joke coin turned payment network, run by miners on its own chain. Launched on December 6, 2013, it stays popular for tips and payments.3 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026
Trading & InvestingBeginnerCryptocurrency in an IRA: how it worksA crypto IRA holds digital assets in a tax-advantaged retirement account through a specialized custodian, and you give up control of the private keys.3 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026
Wallets & SecurityBeginnerCryptocurrency hardware wallet: what it is and how it worksA hardware wallet keeps your crypto private keys offline and signs transactions inside the device. The recovery phrase, not the device, restores access.3 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026
Crypto BasicsBeginnerWhy cryptocurrency is bad: main risks and limitsCryptocurrency is bad in several ways: sharp price swings, irreversible payments, no FDIC insurance, criminal use, and mining energy. US rules are limited.3 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026
Crypto BasicsBeginnerHow to pay with cryptocurrency: steps and safety checksTo pay with cryptocurrency, send coins from your wallet to the merchant's address on the named network. Check the coin and network first. Save the receipt.3 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026
Buying & ExchangesBeginnerHow to sell cryptocurrency and cash out to your bankYou sell crypto by placing an exchange order and withdrawing the dollars to your bank. The sale is taxable, and bank transfers take a few business days.3 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026
Trading & InvestingBeginnerHow to invest in cryptocurrency stocksCryptocurrency stocks are shares of public companies tied to crypto, bought through a US brokerage; you check the company's SEC filings before you trade.4 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026
Wallets & SecurityBeginnerCryptocurrency wallet app: what it does and how to use it safelyA wallet app stores your private keys and lets you send, receive, and view crypto. The blockchain records ownership, not the app, and malware is a risk.4 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026
Trading & InvestingBeginnerRoth IRA cryptocurrency: rules and how it worksA Roth IRA cryptocurrency is crypto held inside a self-directed Roth IRA. Qualified withdrawals of gains are tax-free, but IRS rules govern the account.3 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026
Crypto BasicsBeginnerWhat Backs Cryptocurrency? Code, Demand, and ReservesMost cryptocurrency is not backed by gold or a government. Its value comes from agreement, network rules, and demand, and many stablecoins hold reserves.3 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026
Wallets & SecurityBeginnerIs cryptocurrency safe? What decides your riskNo, cryptocurrency is not uniformly safe. Safety depends on the asset, the wallet, and the platform, and exchange balances are not FDIC-insured.3 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026
Crypto BasicsBeginnerCan cryptocurrency be traced? What the public record showsYes, most crypto transactions can be traced because public blockchains keep a permanent record. Exchange records and analysis link an address to a person.3 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026
Crypto BasicsBeginnerHow to accept cryptocurrency: a US business setup guideAccept cryptocurrency by setting up a wallet or processor, then record each payment's USD value for taxes. Check state rules and secure your account.4 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026
BlockchainBeginnerMining cryptocurrency on a phone: what you really getPhone mining apps cannot profitably mine Bitcoin; most simulate mining or sell cloud hashrate, and heavy use often drains batteries and overheats devices.3 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026
BlockchainBeginnerHow is cryptocurrency mined? A beginner’s guideCryptocurrency mining verifies transactions and adds blocks; miners earn new coins and fees for the work. Rewards count as taxable income in the US.3 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026
Crypto BasicsBeginnerWhere is cryptocurrency stored? Keys, wallets and blockchainsCryptocurrency sits on a blockchain, while a wallet holds the keys that control it. Custody and seed backups decide who can reach the funds safely.3 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026
Wallets & SecurityBeginnerCryptocurrency fraud investigation: what it is and what to doA crypto fraud investigation traces stolen coins to identify suspects, but refunds are not guaranteed. Report to the FTC, IC3, and state regulators.4 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026
Crypto BasicsBeginnerHow to donate cryptocurrency safelyYou donate cryptocurrency by sending coins from your wallet to a charity's published address, then you keep the transaction hash and receipt for US taxes.3 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026