Crypto Guides & Tutorials
Plain-English explainers on Bitcoin, wallets, mining, taxes, DeFi, scams and more, written for normal readers and updated for 2026.
The essentials
If you read four guides first, make it these.
Bitcoin Basics: a Beginner’s Guide
New to crypto? Start with how Bitcoin works.
ReadBitcoin Cold Storage & Hardware Wallets
Keep your coins safe with self-custody and hardware wallets.
ReadCrypto Taxes Explained
Understand what you owe and how crypto is taxed.
ReadDeFi Explained: Decentralized Finance
Go further: DeFi, staking and earning yield.
ReadAll guides
Every explainer, A to Z.
AI & Crypto: Hype vs Reality
ai and crypto
Bitcoin Adoption & Institutional Money
bitcoin institutional adoption
Bitcoin as a Store of Value & Inflation Hedge
bitcoin store of value
Bitcoin ATMs: How They Work & Fees
bitcoin atms
Bitcoin Basics: a Beginner’s Guide
bitcoin basics
Bitcoin Cold Storage & Hardware Wallets
bitcoin cold storage
Bitcoin for Remittances & Sending Money Abroad
bitcoin remittances
Bitcoin Halving Explained
bitcoin halving
Bitcoin History & Satoshi Nakamoto
bitcoin history satoshi
Bitcoin Investing: Strategies & Risk
bitcoin investing
Bitcoin Mining: Energy Use & Profitability
bitcoin mining energy
Bitcoin Mining: How It Works
bitcoin mining
Bitcoin Payments, Fees & Spending
bitcoin payments
Bitcoin Price & Volatility Explained
bitcoin price volatility
Bitcoin Price Predictions & 2026 Outlook
bitcoin price prediction
Bitcoin Security: Risks & How to Stay Safe
bitcoin security
Bitcoin Upgrades: Taproot, Lightning & Privacy
bitcoin upgrades lightning taproot
Bitcoin Wallets: Types & How to Choose
bitcoin wallets
Blockchain Basics: How It Works
blockchain basics
Crypto & Financial Inclusion
crypto financial inclusion
Crypto Comparisons: Bitcoin vs the Rest
crypto comparisons
Crypto Compliance, AML, KYC & Licensing
crypto compliance licensing
Crypto in Culture & Everyday Use Cases
crypto use cases
Crypto in Your 401(k): The New 2026 Rules Explained
crypto in 401k
Crypto Inheritance: What Happens to Coins When Someone Dies
crypto inheritance
Crypto Regulation: a Global Overview
crypto regulation
Crypto Scams & Fraud: How to Stay Safe
crypto scams
Crypto Securities, ICOs & Funds
crypto securities icos
Crypto Taxes Explained
crypto taxes
Crypto Trading & Exchanges for Beginners
crypto trading
Crypto, Crime & the Dark Web: the Facts
crypto crime dark web
Crypto, Sanctions & Geopolitics
crypto sanctions
Cryptocurrency Explained: the Basics
cryptocurrency explained
DeFi Explained: Decentralized Finance
defi
Ethereum Smart Contracts & DeFi Explained
ethereum smart contracts
How Bitcoin Works: the Tech Explained
how bitcoin works
How to Cash Out Crypto to Your Bank Account: A Step-by-Step Guide
cash out crypto to bank account
How to Spot a Crypto Scam Before You Buy
spot a crypto scam before you buy
NFTs Explained: How They Work
nfts
Recovering Lost or Stolen Crypto
recover lost crypto
Stablecoin Rules 2026: What the GENIUS Act Means for You
stablecoins GENIUS Act
Stablecoins and the GENIUS Act: What the New U.S. Rules Mean for You
genius act stablecoins
The 5 Biggest Crypto Stories of 2026
biggest crypto stories 2026
Reading order that actually helps
Beginners first
Start with Bitcoin basics and wallets before anything advanced.
Security early
Learn self-custody and how to spot scams before you hold real money.
Check your country
Rules and taxes differ by country — see your regulation guide.
Not financial advice
These explain how things work, not what to buy.