Crypto Articles
Quick reads on crypto, blockchain, and building confidence.
Short, practical pieces pulled from the Your Crypto Crash Course and Instant Crypto series — trading, wallets, security, and the ideas behind understanding crypto without the jargon.
Regulation
What KYC and AML Mean for Crypto Users (and Why Exchanges Require Them)
Every major exchange asks for ID before you can trade. Here's what KYC and AML actually mean, and why crypto platforms are required to ask.
Ryan Carrington · October 19, 2026
Crypto Basics
How Crypto Taxes Actually Work: A Beginner's Overview
Buying and holding crypto usually isn't a taxable event — but a lot of everyday crypto activity is. Here's a plain-English overview of what actually triggers tax.
Ryan Carrington · October 15, 2026
DeFi
What Is Impermanent Loss? The DeFi Risk Beginners Don't See Coming
Yield farming returns look great until impermanent loss quietly eats into them. Here's what it actually is, and when it matters most.
Ryan Carrington · October 11, 2026
Mindset
How to Recognize (and Resist) Crypto FOMO Before It Costs You
FOMO has talked more people into a bad crypto entry than almost anything else. Here's how to actually recognize it happening — and what to do instead.
Ryan Carrington · October 7, 2026
Blockchain
Proof of Work vs. Proof of Stake: What's Actually the Difference?
Bitcoin and Ethereum secure their networks in completely different ways. Here's what proof of work and proof of stake actually mean, and why the difference matters.
Ryan Carrington · October 3, 2026
Wallets & Security
What Happens If You Lose Your Seed Phrase? (And How to Prevent It)
There's no “forgot password” option for a crypto wallet. Here's what actually happens if you lose your seed phrase, and how to make sure you never have to find out.
Ryan Carrington · September 29, 2026
Trading
How to Set a Crypto Exit Strategy (Before You Need One)
Most beginners plan when to buy crypto and never think about when to sell. Here's how to set an exit plan you'll actually stick to.
Ryan Carrington · September 25, 2026
NFTs
What Are NFT Royalties, and Do They Still Work in 2026?
NFT royalties were supposed to pay creators every time their work resold. Here's what they actually are, and why enforcement has become such a mess.
Ryan Carrington · September 21, 2026
Regulation
Why Are Governments So Interested in Regulating Crypto?
Crypto regulation has moved fast the last couple of years. Here's what's actually driving governments to get involved, and where things stand.
Ryan Carrington · September 18, 2026
Crypto Basics
5 Crypto Myths That Are Costing Beginners Money
Some of the most common things people believe about crypto are simply wrong — and acting on them can be expensive. Here are five worth unlearning.
Ryan Carrington · September 14, 2026
NFTs
How to Spot a Legit NFT Project vs. a Scam
NFT scams follow recognizable patterns once you know what to look for. Here's how to tell a legitimate project from one designed to take your money.
Ryan Carrington · September 9, 2026
Wallets & Security
Hardware Wallets vs. Software Wallets: Which Do You Actually Need?
Both types of wallet do the same basic job, but they trade off security and convenience very differently. Here's how to decide which one you actually need.
Ryan Carrington · September 6, 2026