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Ethereum guide cover with title and logo over glowing glass blocks linked by blue light on dark navy.EthereumBeginnerIs Ethereum a cryptocurrency? What ether is used forYes, Ethereum is a cryptocurrency platform, and ether (ETH) is the coin that pays its transaction fees and runs apps on a proof-of-stake blockchain.3 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026 Dark navy cover with a monitor of glowing gold bars and a blank keypad, title 'How to buy and sell cryptocurrency'.Buying & ExchangesBeginnerHow to buy and sell cryptocurrency in the USTo buy and sell crypto in the US, verify an account, link a bank account or card, and place a market or limit order. Keep trade records for the IRS.3 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026 How to buy cryptocurrency with credit card in gold text over a dark desk with a credit card, phone and coins.Buying & ExchangesBeginnerHow to buy cryptocurrency with a credit cardYou buy cryptocurrency with a credit card on a verified exchange: add the card, enter an amount, confirm the charge. Your issuer can still decline it.3 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026 A dark navy desk with blank glass study cards, a plain notebook and lime green light lines on the right side.Crypto BasicsBeginnerHow to learn about cryptocurrency without buying anyYou can learn cryptocurrency for free from regulator pages and official documentation, then check platform registration before you open an account.3 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026 The title How to buy XRP cryptocurrency above a dark desk with a phone, card, and gold graph, and the XRP logo.Buying & ExchangesBeginnerHow to buy XRP cryptocurrency in the USTo buy XRP, open an account on a US exchange that lists it, add dollars by bank transfer or debit card, and place a buy order. Keep each receipt.3 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026 The title What was the first cryptocurrency? over a dark navy background with a glowing lime green chain of glass blocks on the right.Crypto BasicsBeginnerWhat was the first cryptocurrency? Bitcoin explainedBitcoin was the first cryptocurrency, released in January 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto, and it still runs on a public blockchain.3 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026 The guide title over a dark navy scene with a hardware wallet, steel plate, and padlock lit by lime green accents.Crypto BasicsBeginnerHow to get cryptocurrency in the US: a beginner’s stepsYou can get cryptocurrency by buying on an exchange, receiving a transfer, or earning it, then moving it to a wallet you control. US rules apply.4 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026 A dark navy scene with a phone, steel plate, padlock, blank paper and pen lit by red glow on the right, left side emptyWallets & SecurityBeginnerHow to create a cryptocurrency wallet safelyCreate a crypto wallet by installing an official app, setting a strong password, and writing the recovery phrase on paper. It holds keys, not coins.4 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026 The title What is Monero with the Monero logo over a glowing orange ring around blank coins and a glass block on dark navy.Altcoins & TokensBeginnerWhat is Monero cryptocurrency? Privacy explainedMonero is a cryptocurrency that hides the sender, receiver and amount of every payment by default. Anonymous developers launched it in 2014 via CryptoNote.3 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026 The guide title Cryptocurrency scam over a dark navy background with blank coins, a shattered glass case and torn paper lit in redWallets & SecurityBeginnerCryptocurrency scams: how to spot and report oneA cryptocurrency scam is fraud that uses crypto to take your money, and payments usually cannot be reversed. Report losses to the FTC and IC3.3 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026 How to make a cryptocurrency title over a dark desk with a glowing glass block and blank platesCrypto BasicsBeginnerHow to Make a Cryptocurrency: Steps and Legal RulesMake a cryptocurrency by issuing a token on an existing chain: pick a standard, deploy a tested contract, then meet US securities, tax, and record rules.3 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026 The title 'How to invest in cryptocurrency' over a dark navy desk with a hardware wallet, steel plate, padlock, and shield lit by orange glow.Trading & InvestingBeginnerHow to invest in cryptocurrency: a beginner’s guideTo invest in cryptocurrency, verify an account at a US exchange, link your bank, place a spot buy, and move coins to a self-custody wallet for safety.4 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026 The guide title How to Buy Cryptocurrency over a dark desk with a keyboard, a monitor of glowing gold bars and a phone.Buying & ExchangesBeginnerHow to buy cryptocurrency: a US beginner’s guideBuying cryptocurrency in the US starts with a regulated exchange account, an ID check and a funded account. Then place an order and keep records.3 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026 The guide title and the Bitcoin logo over a dark desk with a hardware wallet, steel plate, padlock, and shield lit in orange.BitcoinBeginnerIs Bitcoin a cryptocurrency? What it is and who created itYes, Bitcoin is the first cryptocurrency and runs on its own chain with no central issuer. US agencies treat it as a commodity and tax it as property.3 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026 The title How Does Cryptocurrency Work over a dark navy background with glowing glass blocks joined by lime green light on the right.Crypto BasicsBeginnerHow does cryptocurrency work? A beginner’s walkthroughA wallet holds the private keys that control your cryptocurrency. Sending it signs a transaction that the network verifies and records in a block.3 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026 The title What is a crypto seed phrase over a dark desk with a steel backup plate, a padlock and a hardware wallet with a blank screen.Wallets & SecurityBeginnerWhat Is a Crypto Seed Phrase and How Does It Work?A crypto seed phrase is a word list that restores a wallet and its private keys. Store it offline, since anyone who sees it can control the wallet's funds.3 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026 Bitcoin halving guide cover with the Bitcoin logo and glowing orange chain blocks on a dark navy backgroundBitcoinBeginnerWhat Is a Bitcoin Halving and Why Does It Happen?A Bitcoin halving is a scheduled cut in the new bitcoin paid to miners. It happens about every four years, when the block count reaches a set number.4 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026 What is cryptocurrency title over glowing glass blocks linked by light on a dark navy background.Crypto BasicsBeginnerWhat is cryptocurrency and how does it work?Cryptocurrency is digital money on a blockchain without a central bank. In the US, the IRS treats it as property, and the FDIC does not insure it.3 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026 The title What is a cryptocurrency wallet appears over a dark desk with a hardware wallet, steel plate and padlock in red glow.Wallets & SecurityBeginnerWhat Is a Cryptocurrency Wallet and What Does It Control?A cryptocurrency wallet stores the keys that let you send, receive, and control crypto; the coins stay on the blockchain, not in the wallet.3 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026 The title What is a cold wallet over a dark navy background with a hardware wallet, steel plate and padlock in red light.Wallets & SecurityBeginnerWhat is a cold wallet in cryptocurrency?A cold wallet stores crypto private keys offline, away from the internet. A hardware device signs transactions, and a written phrase restores the keys.3 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026 What is crypto staking? title over a dark navy background with glowing emerald glass blocks joined by light lines.DeFi & Web3BeginnerCrypto staking: what it is and how it worksStaking locks crypto to help a proof-of-stake network confirm transactions and earn rewards. In the US, rewards are generally taxable income when received.3 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026 The title What is cryptocurrency mining? over rows of glowing mining machines with fans and cables on a dark navy background.BlockchainBeginnerWhat is cryptocurrency mining and what does it do?Crypto mining is the proof-of-work process that confirms transactions and creates new coins. Miners race to add each block and earn coins plus fees.3 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026 What are crypto gas fees? A glowing cyan gas gauge and abstract meters on a dark navy desk.BlockchainBeginnerCrypto gas fees: what they are and why they changeGas fees are usually payments a blockchain network charges to process your transaction, paid in the network's native coin, such as ether on Ethereum.4 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026 A glowing bridge links two platforms of blank coins, showing how XRP moves value between currencies.Altcoins & TokensBeginnerWhat is XRP? A plain guide to the cryptocurrencyXRP is a digital asset for payments on the XRP Ledger. A 2023 ruling said the XRP token is not a security, and SEC approved spot XRP ETFs in 2025.3 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026 The title What is TRC-20? over a dark navy background with glowing teal glass blocks on the right.Stablecoins & NetworksBeginnerWhat is TRC-20? A token standard on TRONTRC-20 is a token standard on the TRON blockchain for tokens such as USDT. Addresses start with T and transfers need TRX for network resources.4 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026 The title What is USDT with the Tether logo over a dark navy scene of blank coins, a glass vault and blank banknote paper.Stablecoins & NetworksBeginnerWhat is USDT?USDT is the currency code for the United States dollar Tether token, a stablecoin issued by Tether Limited and tied to a real-world currency one to one.2 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026 A vault with scattered blank coins and a padlock illustrates the difficulty of recovering stolen cryptocurrency.Wallets & SecurityBeginnerHow to recover stolen cryptocurrencyLearn why stolen crypto usually cannot be returned, which agencies to report a theft to, and how to spot a recovery scam before you pay a fee.2 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026