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How to Stake Crypto: Options, Rewards and Risks
Learn how to stake crypto step by step: exchange staking, wallet delegation, liquid staking and running a validator, plus how rewards work and the risks.
Oct 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Crypto Payments for Businesses: How to Accept Crypto
Thinking of accepting crypto payments? Learn how businesses take crypto, the options from processors to wallets, the costs, risks and setup steps.
Oct 14, 2026 · 5 min read
Multi-Chain Wallets: Convenience vs Risk
How does a multi chain wallet work, and is it safe? Learn the benefits, the hidden risks of one seed for many chains and practical ways to set one up safely.
Oct 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Ripple Integrates Stripe-Owned Wallets on XRP Ledger, Expanding AI Agent Payments
Ripple has integrated Stripe-owned wallets into the XRP Ledger through a partnership with Privy. This integration enables developers to embed XRPL wallets into applications, supporting payments with XRP, RLUSD, and facilitating AI agent tra
Oct 14, 2026
Trezor Adjusts Reseller Network Following Reports of Ledger Tampering Incidents
Hardware wallet manufacturer Trezor is reducing its network of authorized resellers, with some authorizations ending January 1, 2027. This decision follows reports of physical tampering affecting Ledger hardware wallets, where some devices
Oct 14, 2026
Decentralized Perpetual Exchanges Explained
A perp DEX lets you trade perpetual futures from your own wallet. Learn how decentralized perpetual exchanges work, their designs, fees and key risks.
Oct 13, 2026 · 4 min read
Ledger Investigates Tampering of Devices Sold by CryptoBilis, Reseller Halts Sales
Ledger has reported an investigation into 'spy' chip implants in devices sold by reseller CryptoBilis, which allegedly transmitted wallet keys over mobile networks. The reseller has ceased sales, and other hardware wallet manufacturers have
Oct 13, 2026
Ledger Confirms Hardware Implant in Reseller Units, MediaMarkt Suspends Sales
Ledger has confirmed that certain hardware wallet units sold by the reseller CryptoBilis contained a malicious hardware implant designed to steal recovery phrases. This discovery has led to MediaMarkt suspending sales of Ledger products in
Oct 13, 2026
Discord Scams: Compromised Servers and Fake Mint Links
Discord crypto scams use hacked servers, fake mint links and impostor admins to drain wallets. Learn how they work, the warning signs and how to stay safe.
Oct 13, 2026 · 4 min read
Bitcoin Whale Awakens After Four Years, Moves $378 Million in BTC
A Bitcoin wallet, dormant since March 2020, recently moved approximately $378 million worth of BTC. The wallet initially received 4,582 BTC just prior to the significant market downturn of March 2020.
Oct 13, 2026
Paper Wallets: Why They're No Longer Recommended
A paper wallet prints a crypto private key on paper. Learn why paper wallets fell out of favor, their risks and how to safely move funds off an old one.
Oct 13, 2026 · 4 min read
Ledger Confirms Unauthorized Hardware Implant in Device Linked to CryptoBilis Reseller
Hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger has confirmed an unauthorized hardware implant in at least one device sold by CryptoBilis, a Southeast Asian reseller. The incident is reportedly isolated to this reseller, with Ledger's internal systems
Oct 12, 2026
How Wallet Recovery Works
Wallet recovery restores access to your crypto with a seed phrase, social recovery or backups. Learn how each method works, common pitfalls and recovery scams.
Oct 11, 2026 · 4 min read
What Is Monero (XMR)? How It Works, Use Cases and Risks
What is Monero? A plain-English guide to XMR: how its privacy works, mining and tail emission, real uses, regulatory risks and how to avoid fake wallets.
Oct 11, 2026 · 4 min read
Wallet Permissions and Connected Sites
What wallet connected sites can and cannot do, how connections differ from token approvals and signatures, and how to review and remove permissions safely.
Oct 10, 2026 · 4 min read
Bitcoin Stabilizes Near $82,500 Amid Geopolitical News and Security Concerns
Bitcoin has stabilized around $82,500 following reports of a potential hardware wallet exploit and geopolitical developments. The cryptocurrency remains down approximately 4% for the week, while Ether has seen a larger decline.
Oct 10, 2026
How to Build and Track a Crypto Portfolio
Use a crypto portfolio tracker the right way: set goals, size positions, record trades and track performance across wallets and exchanges without exposing keys.
Oct 10, 2026 · 4 min read
Why Your Wallet Shows Different Addresses on Different Chains
Why your wallet address differs on different chains, why EVM chains share one address, and how to avoid sending funds to the wrong network by mistake.
Oct 9, 2026 · 5 min read