Basics · Explainer
Bitcoin vs Ethereum
Bitcoin vs Ethereum explained for beginners: what each network is for, how new coins are made, which coin pays fees and what changes when you withdraw.
Crypto buying guides
Step-by-step guides to buying, sending and storing cryptocurrency, written for first-time buyers.
Basics
What crypto is and how the main coins differ.
Exchanges
Choosing and using a platform: reviews, versions and holds.
Exchanges · Review
Kraken Review
Kraken review: company and registration in the US, UK, EU, Canada and Australia, fees, security record and what to check before you deposit (October 2026).
Exchanges · Explainer
Kraken vs Kraken Pro Fees
Kraken vs Kraken Pro fees compared: the percentages, minimum orders and what to check before your first order on each, as of October 2026.
Exchanges · Explainer
Kraken Withdrawal Hold
A Kraken hold on a purchase locks an amount equal to it, not your whole balance. See which hold fits your payment method and how long it lasts.
Buying
Buying and selling: steps, amounts and payment methods.
Buying · Guide
How to Buy Crypto
Learn how to buy crypto: check a platform is registered in your country, verify your ID, add money, place a small first order and check every fee.
Buying · Guide
How to Buy Bitcoin (BTC)
Learn how to buy Bitcoin (BTC): pick an exchange, verify, fund your account, buy part of a Bitcoin and check address types before you send.
Buying · Guide
How to Buy Ethereum (ETH)
Learn how to buy Ethereum (ETH): choose an exchange registered in your country, verify your ID, place a first order and pick the right network to withdraw.
Buying · Guide
How to Buy Solana (SOL)
Learn how to buy Solana: pick a crypto exchange, place a first SOL order, and withdraw on the Solana network to your own wallet.
Buying · Guide
How to Buy Litecoin (LTC)
Learn how to buy Litecoin (LTC): choose an exchange, verify your account, place a first order and check LTC address formats before you send.
Buying · Explainer
Buying a Fraction of Bitcoin
Can you buy a fraction of bitcoin? Yes. See what a satoshi is, how flat fees weigh on small orders of $20, $50 or $100, and how minimums can leave coins stuck.
Buying · Guide
How to Buy Crypto with a Bank Transfer
Buy crypto with a bank transfer: link or send from your bank, use the right reference, check fees and holds, and know what to do if a deposit is missing.
Buying · Explainer
Debit Card vs Bank Transfer for Buying Crypto
Compare debit card vs bank transfer for crypto: deposit fees, withdrawal holds, limits and dispute rights, with dated examples from platforms' own pages.
Buying · Guide
How to Sell Crypto and Cash Out to Your Bank
Learn how to sell crypto and cash out to your bank account: check fees and holds, withdraw to an account in your name and keep the records you need.
Fees
What buying and sending cost, and where each fee shows.
Fees · Explainer
Bitcoin Withdrawal Fees vs Network Fees
Bitcoin withdrawal fees vs network fees: who gets each one, how exchanges set them and how to check your quote against a block explorer.
Fees · Explainer
Ethereum Gas Fees Explained
Ethereum gas fees explained for beginners: what gas and gwei are, who gets each fee, and how to compare an ETH withdrawal with its block explorer entry.
Fees · Explainer
Crypto Exchange Fees Explained
Crypto exchange fees explained: maker and taker fees, the spread, deposit and withdrawal costs, and how to work out what a purchase really cost.
Transfers
Moving crypto: networks, addresses, memos and tracking.
Transfers · Explainer
How Long Does a Crypto Transfer Take? Timing by Network and Exchange
How long does it take to transfer crypto? Learn the three stages that add up, see Kraken's crediting times by network (October 2026) and when to check.
Transfers · Guide
Sent Crypto to the Wrong Address
Sent crypto to the wrong address? A confirmed send cannot be reversed. See who controls the address, what each case allows and what to do first.
Transfers · Guide
Bitcoin Transaction Pending or Unconfirmed
Bitcoin transaction pending or unconfirmed? Learn who can act on it, how to read its fee rate and how to speed it up with RBF or CPFP.
Transfers · Explainer
Can Crypto Transactions Be Reversed? Why Transfers Are Final
Can crypto transactions be reversed? A confirmed transfer is final. See what can still be stopped while pending, what a card dispute covers and what to do.
Transfers · Guide
Crypto Deposit Not Showing? Checks to Run Before You Contact Support
Crypto deposit not showing? Find the transaction ID, check confirmations, network, address, memo and minimum, then contact support from inside the app.
Transfers · Guide
Transfer Bitcoin from Kraken to a Wallet
Transfer bitcoin from Kraken to a wallet you control: add and confirm the address, pick the Bitcoin network, send a small test first and check it arrived.
Transfers · Explainer
Ethereum Mainnet vs Layer 2
Ethereum mainnet vs layer 2 for beginners: how to choose the network when you withdraw ETH, what each costs later, and how to get back to mainnet.
Transfers · Guide
Crypto Memos and Destination Tags
Learn when a crypto memo or destination tag is needed, where to copy it, how to enter it with the address, and what to do if you forgot it on a deposit.
Transfers · Guide
How to Track a Crypto Transaction on a Block Explorer
Learn how to track a crypto transaction: find the transaction ID, open the right block explorer for your network and read its status, step by step.
Transfers · Guide
How to Transfer Bitcoin to Trezor
Learn how to transfer bitcoin to Trezor from an exchange: verify the address on the device, send a small test first, then move the rest.
Transfers · Guide
How to Choose the Right Crypto Withdrawal Network
Which network to choose for crypto withdrawal: match the network your wallet or exchange accepts, compare fees and minimums, and what to do if none match.
Transfers · Guide
How to Send Crypto to Your Own Wallet
Learn how to send crypto to a wallet you control: copy the address, pick the right network, send a test, check the withdrawal fee and track the transfer.
Storage
Keeping crypto: wallets, recovery phrases and inheritance.
Storage · Guide
How to Set Up a Bitcoin Wallet
Learn how to set up a Bitcoin wallet: get the real app, back up your recovery phrase, check your receive address and receive a small test amount.
Storage · Guide
How to Set Up a Hardware Wallet
Learn how to set up a hardware wallet: reach the real setup page, choose a PIN, write and check your backup, then test with a small transfer.
Storage · Guide
How to Store Crypto Safely
Learn how to store crypto safely: choose custodial or non-custodial storage, hot or cold wallet, protect your backup and send a small test first.
Storage · Explainer
What Happens to Your Crypto When You Die, and How to Plan for It
What happens to your crypto when you die depends on where it is held. See how exchanges and wallets differ and make a plan your family can follow.
Storage · Explainer
What Is a Seed Phrase? How It Works and How to Keep It Safe
What is a seed phrase? Learn what its words, usually 12 or 24, do, how to write them down and keep them offline, and which scams ask for them.
Security
Protecting accounts and spotting scams.
Security · Explainer
Bitcoin ATM Scams
A Bitcoin ATM scam sends you to a kiosk with a QR code. Learn the scripts, where to stop before you pay, and what a Bitcoin ATM refund really depends on.
Security · Explainer
Crypto Recovery Scams
A crypto recovery scam asks you to pay to get lost crypto back. Learn the red flags, what real help can do, and how to check a firm first.
Security · Guide
Fake Crypto Support Scams
Spot a fake crypto exchange support call or message, learn what real support never asks for and how to reach the real help desk from inside the app.
Security · Explainer
Pig Butchering Scam
Pig butchering scam explained: how a friendly stranger steers you to a fake crypto platform, the warning signs at each stage and what to do if you paid.
Security · Guide
Sent Crypto to a Scammer? First Steps and Where to Report It
Sent crypto to a scammer? Stop paying, call your bank, tell the platform, save evidence and report the cryptocurrency scam where you live. Steps by country.
Security · Guide
Crypto Address Poisoning Scam
Crypto address poisoning scam explained: how a lookalike address lands in your history, how to verify a wallet address before you send and what to do after.
Security · Guide
How to Check a Crypto Token Contract Address
Learn how to check a crypto token contract address: copy it from the issuer, look it up in a block explorer, compare every character and spot a fake token.
Security · Guide
How to Secure a Crypto Exchange Account
How to secure a crypto exchange account before your first deposit: protect your email, set up 2FA, save recovery codes and add withdrawal controls.
Security · Explainer
How to Spot Crypto Scams
How to spot crypto scams: the warning signs, how investment and crypto ATM scams work, five checks before you pay and what to do if you already sent money.
Rules
Identity checks, country rules, tax and records.
Rules · Explainer
When Do You Pay Tax on Crypto? Buying, Selling, Swapping and Moving Coins
As of October 2026: do you pay taxes when you buy crypto? See which actions the tax pages checked count as disposals and which do not.
Rules · Guide
Crypto Exchange Country Restrictions
Check crypto exchange country restrictions before you deposit: find the restricted-countries page, the legal entity for your country and its register.
Rules · Guide
How to Export Kraken Transaction History
Learn how to export Kraken transaction history: pick the Ledgers file, set the dates, download the CSV and find your purchase, deposit and withdrawal.
Rules · Explainer
Crypto KYC Verification
Crypto KYC verification explained: what an exchange may ask you to upload, which rules require it, how to spot fake requests and what to do if it stalls.
Rules · Guide
What Records to Keep From Your First Crypto Purchase
Learn which crypto transaction records for tax to save after your first purchase, where to find each one and how long to keep them in the US, UK and Canada.