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Learn · Taxes & Regulation · 3 min read

Cryptocurrency tax preparation: what the IRS requires

The IRS treats crypto as property, so taxable events must be reported. Gains go on Schedule D, and crypto income is ordinary income on Form 1040.

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Learn · Crypto Basics · 3 min read

Crypto payment button: what it is and how to add one

A crypto payment button adds a crypto checkout to your site: customers scan a QR code and send coins. Confirmed payments are final, so refunds are the fix.

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Learn · Crypto Basics · 3 min read

When Did Cryptocurrency Become Popular?

Cryptocurrency first became popular around 2013, then went mainstream in 2017 and 2021. Search interest and media coverage show the waves.

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Learn · Buying & Exchanges · 3 min read

Where Can You Buy TRON (TRX) Cryptocurrency?

You can buy TRX on some US-licensed exchanges, but not every major app lists it. You verify your identity, fund the account, and place an order.

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Learn · Bitcoin · 3 min read

Bitcoin Cash: what it is and how it works

Bitcoin Cash is a peer-to-peer payment coin forked from Bitcoin in 2017. It runs its own proof-of-work network and is taxed as property in the US.

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Learn · Crypto Basics · 3 min read

How to Make Money in Cryptocurrency: Steps and Records

Earning crypto carries no promise of profit: routes include staking, lending, mining, airdrops, and paid work. Check state licenses and keep tax records.

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Learn · Trading & Investing · 3 min read

Cryptocurrency risk management: how to reduce losses

Cryptocurrency risk management means limiting losses from hacks, scams, volatility and mistakes by controlling keys and checking platforms carefully.

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Learn · Wallets & Security · 3 min read

Cryptocurrency custody services: who holds your keys

A cryptocurrency custody service holds your crypto and its private keys, so you own a legal claim, not the keys. It is not FDIC or SIPC insured.

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Learn · Taxes & Regulation · 3 min read

Is cryptocurrency legal in the US? Rules and agencies

Yes, cryptocurrency is legal in the US, but federal and state rules govern buying, selling, swapping, and earning it. The IRS treats it as property.

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Learn · Crypto Basics · 3 min read

What causes cryptocurrency prices to rise and fall?

Crypto prices move on supply, demand, and trader sentiment, often after Fed news, regulation, or ETF decisions. Halvings cut new bitcoin supply.

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Learn · Taxes & Regulation · 3 min read

Cryptocurrency capital gains tax: what US filers owe

US tax law treats cryptocurrency as property, so capital gains tax applies when you sell, trade or spend it. Buying and holding is not taxable.

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Learn · Crypto Basics · 3 min read

What Stores Take Cryptocurrency? Paying in Person

Most US stores do not take cryptocurrency directly; you usually pay with a crypto debit card or wallet app that converts your balance to dollars.

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Learn · Taxes & Regulation · 3 min read

What Is KYC in Cryptocurrency?

KYC is the identity check US crypto exchanges must run under anti-money-laundering law. You show ID before trading; self-custody wallets usually stay outside.

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Learn · Wallets & Security · 3 min read

Best cryptocurrency hardware wallet: how to compare

No single hardware wallet is best; compare coin support, backup, security, and usability before buying. Check the maker's current list and buy direct.

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Learn · Crypto Basics · 2 min read

Who owns cryptocurrency? Keys, holders and control

No single person, company or government owns Bitcoin or most public cryptocurrency networks. Control depends on private keys, not names on the ledger.

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Learn · Blockchain · 3 min read

What is the best cryptocurrency to mine?

No single cryptocurrency is best to mine; your hardware and electricity costs decide. Algorithm, block reward, and network difficulty shape your results.

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