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Learn · Wallets & Security · 3 min read

How to spot fake NFT collections

Fake NFT collections usually copy real art and links. Check the contract address, creator wallet, and marketplace warnings before you interact.

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Learn · DeFi & Web3 · 3 min read

Real-world asset tokenization: how it works

Tokenization in crypto issues tokens that represent off-chain assets. A custodian usually holds the asset, and US platforms handle custody and checks.

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Learn · DeFi & Web3 · 3 min read

DePIN in crypto: what it is and how it works

DePIN pays crypto tokens to people who run real hardware such as hotspots and storage drives. It covers how rewards work, taxes and risks in the US.

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Learn · DeFi & Web3 · 3 min read

NFT marketplaces in crypto: how they work today

NFT marketplaces let you buy, sell, or mint NFTs with a crypto wallet, but blockchain trades are usually final and buyer recourse is usually limited.

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Learn · DeFi & Web3 · 4 min read

NFT floor price: what it means before you buy

An NFT floor price is the cheapest listed NFT in a collection right now, not its total value. Wash trading can move the number before you decide to buy.

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Learn · DeFi & Web3 · 3 min read

How to mint an NFT: steps, costs and records

Minting an NFT creates a blockchain token and costs a network fee called gas. You need a compatible wallet, crypto for gas, and a platform that works.

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Learn · Taxes & Regulation · 3 min read

How Are Crypto Loans Taxed in the US?

Taking a crypto-backed loan is not taxable income, but the IRS taxes liquidation, crypto repayment and lending interest on your federal return for most people.

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Learn · Taxes & Regulation · 3 min read

When do you need a cryptocurrency lawyer?

You may need a cryptocurrency lawyer for an IRS audit, an SEC or CFTC subpoena, or a fraud claim. Routine buying and holding usually does not require one.

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Learn · Crypto Basics · 3 min read

Crypto banking: what it is and how it works

Crypto banking offers bank-like services for crypto holders, but your coin balance is not an FDIC-insured deposit. US taxes apply to interest and rewards.

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Learn · DeFi & Web3 · 3 min read

How to buy an NFT safely and avoid fakes

Buy an NFT safely with an established marketplace, the official contract address, and a self-custody wallet. A confirmed transfer cannot be undone.

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Learn · Trading & Investing · 3 min read

How to roll an old retirement plan into a crypto IRA

You can move an old workplace retirement plan into a crypto IRA through a self-directed custodian. A direct transfer avoids taxes and penalties.

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Learn · DeFi & Web3 · 3 min read

Airdrop farming: what it is and its real risks

Airdrop farming is doing crypto tasks to qualify for free token drops. It carries sybil bans, scam risks, locked tokens and US income tax at receipt.

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Learn · DeFi & Web3 · 3 min read

CeFi vs DeFi crypto loans: what changes for borrowers

Crypto loans let you borrow by pledging cryptocurrency as collateral. CeFi loans come from companies; DeFi loans run on smart contracts that lock it.

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Learn · Taxes & Regulation · 3 min read

How to answer the digital asset question on Form 1040

Check No if you only bought or held crypto. Check Yes if you sold, swapped, spent, or earned it. It covers the year's activity, not what you still hold.

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Learn · Market Data · 3 min read

How to use a free crypto price API

A free crypto price API returns coin quotes and market data over web requests; compare free-tier limits, get a key, and check the JSON in a test call.

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Learn · Market Data · 3 min read

Crypto whale wallet: definition and how it works

A crypto whale wallet holds a very large amount of one cryptocurrency. Public explorers often show balances, but the owner is usually not named.

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Learn · Trading & Investing · 3 min read

Crypto treasury companies: how Strategy works

MicroStrategy, now Strategy, holds bitcoin as its main treasury asset. Its stock offers bitcoin exposure, but it is not bitcoin itself, often at a premium.

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Learn · Trading & Investing · 3 min read

Crypto portfolio trackers: exchange vs third-party

A crypto portfolio tracker collects balances in one place. Exchange-built ones usually show one exchange; third-party trackers link many accounts.

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