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Getting started

How to earn crypto rewards

From staking to lending, five of the best ways to grow your crypto

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Can crypto really replace your bank account?

From direct deposit to earning yield, key ways crypto can help you take control of your financial future

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When is the best time to invest in crypto?

When prices are fluctuating, how do you know when to buy? Learn more about using dollar-cost averaging to weather price volatility.

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Tax guide

Understanding your crypto taxes

Not sure if you owe taxes on your crypto? Learn how using crypto this year can affect your U.S. taxes.

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Regulation update

What’s new in U.S. crypto tax regulation? A guide to crypto’s changing rules and what they mean for you

2021 introduced some new laws that significantly changed reporting requirements for the institutions — banks, crypto exchanges, and more — that you trade your digital assets with....

What are the potential benefits of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)?
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What is MiCA (Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation)?

MiCA is a regulatory framework proposed by the European Union (EU) to govern crypto assets. It strives to foster innovation while protecting consumers and participants in the crypt...

What is Anti-Money Laundering (AML)?
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What is Anti-Money Laundering (AML)?

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) refers to a set of laws, regulations, and procedures designed to prevent the conversion of illicit gains into seemingly legitimate funds. AML involves v...

What is First In, First Out (FIFO)?
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What is First In, First Out (FIFO)?

FIFO is an asset-management and valuation method where assets acquired first are sold or used first. In the context of cryptocurrency, FIFO can influence your tax obligations as it...

What is the crypto fear and greed index?
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What is the crypto fear and greed index?

The Crypto Fear and Greed Index is a tool that gauges the market sentiment of cryptocurrencies, providing a score from 0 to 100. The index utilizes various data sources such as vol...

What is yield farming and how does it work?
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What is yield farming and how does it work?

Yield farming is a method in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space that allows users to receive rewards by allocating their digital assets into a DeFi protocol. The process involv...

What is liquidity mining?
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What is liquidity mining?

Liquidity mining is a process where participants supply cryptocurrencies into liquidity pools and receive compensation based on their share. It is a strategy in the decentralized f...

What is an asset swap?
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What is an asset swap?

An asset swap is a financial transaction where one type of asset is exchanged for another. It is used to manage risk, optimize portfolios, and change the transaction output charact...

What is a Bitcoin mixer?
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What is a Bitcoin mixer?

Bitcoin mixers, sometimes referred to as tumblers, are tools that aim to enhance transaction privacy by mixing Bitcoin transactions. There are two primary types of Bitcoin mixers:...

What is an Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP)?
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What is an Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP)?

An Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) is a formal suggestion for changes or updates to the Ethereum network. EIPs allow Ethereum community members to contribute to the network's d...

What are NFT royalties?
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What are NFT royalties?

NFT royalties provide a continuous flow of compensation for creators from their work. They are a percentage of each subsequent transaction of an NFT, set by the creator at the time...

What is Play-to-Earn (Play2Earn)?
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What is Play-to-Earn (Play2Earn)?

Play2Earn is a blockchain-based gaming model that allows players to receive in-game assets and rewards. These rewards often come in the form of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and crypt...

What is the Lightning Network?

A beginner’s guide to the “layer 2” technology that’s making bitcoin payments faster and cheaper

What is wrapped crypto?
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What is wrapped crypto?

Wrapped crypto tokens are digital assets that mirror the value of another cryptocurrency from a different blockchain. They are created to enhance interoperability between different...

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Tax forms, explained: A guide to U.S. tax forms and crypto reports

Figuring out what you owe on your assets can be tricky, even for seasoned tax professionals, so to help you avoid issues with Uncle Sam, we break down a few common forms.