Centralized vs decentralized exchanges (CEX vs DEX): how they really differ
Who holds your crypto, how trades are matched, what you pay in fees, how each can fail, and how regulators and tax authorities treat them.
Exchanges
Centralized and decentralized exchanges explained, and how to check whether a platform is registered with the regulators in the US, the UK and Canada.
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Crypto exchange fees explained: maker, taker, spreads, network and withdrawal fees
Every fee you can pay when you buy, sell and move crypto, how to spot the hidden ones, and a worked example of the real cost of a round trip.
How to check if a crypto exchange is registered in the US, UK or Canada
The official registers to check before you use a crypto exchange in the US, the UK or Canada, what registration does and doesn't protect, and the warning signs.
How to choose a crypto exchange: a 9-point checklist before you sign up
What to check before you open an account: registration where you live, who holds your crypto, fees, security, withdrawals, support and the protections you don't get.
What is crypto staking? How it works, the ways to stake, and the risks
How proof-of-stake staking works, the four ways to stake, from solo validators to exchanges, where rewards come from, and the risks, tax and rules to know.