Bitcoin ATMs: how they work, what they cost, and why scammers love them
How crypto ATMs (kiosks) work, the official loss figures from the FBI and FTC, the scam scripts that send victims to them, and the rules in the US, UK and Canada.
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How to protect your money: the scams regulators see most, and where to report them.
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Crypto scams: the most common types and where to report them in the US, UK and Canada
How crypto investment, crypto ATM and recovery scams work, the latest official loss figures, the warning signs, and exactly where to report in the US, UK and Canada.
Hot vs cold crypto wallets: which one do you need?
What a crypto wallet really holds, the difference between exchange accounts, hot wallets and cold wallets, and how to split your crypto between them safely.
How to store your crypto seed phrase safely (and the mistakes that cost people everything)
What a recovery (seed) phrase is, safe ways to back it up, the mistakes that lead to theft or loss, and how to plan so your family can access your crypto.
Is your crypto insured? FDIC, SIPC, FSCS and CIPF explained
Which protection schemes cover crypto in the US, UK and Canada (almost none), what they do cover, such as cash and crypto ETFs, and the claims to be wary of.
SIM swap attacks and 2FA: how to protect your crypto accounts
How criminals take over your phone number to break into exchange accounts, what the FBI and FCC say, and the 2FA and carrier settings that stop it.
Stablecoins explained: how they keep their value, the risks, and the new rules
What stablecoins are, how fiat-backed coins hold their peg, what can go wrong, and how the US GENIUS Act, the UK's new regime and Canada's CSA treat them.