A complete beginner’s guide to Ethereum, covering smart contracts, the move to proof-of-stake, gas fees, and what it actually powers across DeFi and NFTs.
Author: cryptomagzine
How to Tell If a Crypto Exchange Is Legit: A UK Safety Checklist
A practical checklist for UK crypto users who want to verify whether an exchange or trading platform is genuine before depositing any money, including how to check the FCA register.
What Is Bitcoin? A Complete Beginner’s Guide
A complete beginner’s guide to Bitcoin, covering why it was created, how mining and the halving work, and how to hold it safely.
What Is Cryptocurrency? A Complete Beginner’s Guide
A complete beginner’s guide to what cryptocurrency actually is, how it works, and the risks to understand before buying any.
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Many UK crypto users assume tax only applies when cashing out to GBP. Here is what HMRC actually says about swapping one crypto asset for another.
Crypto Staking Explained: How It Works, Rewards and Risks for UK Investors
A plain-English guide to how crypto staking works, realistic reward ranges, the main risks to weigh up, and how staking rewards are treated for UK tax purposes.
How to Back Up a Seed Phrase Safely: Best Practices
Practical, tested methods for backing up a crypto seed phrase safely, from paper and metal storage to multi-location and multi-share approaches.
Crypto Airdrops Explained: How to Find and Claim Them Safely
A UK-focused safety guide to crypto airdrops, covering how to find legitimate ones, the security checklist to follow before claiming, and how UK tax applies.
What Happens to Your Crypto When You Die: A UK Inheritance Guide
What actually happens to self-custody crypto after death, how UK inheritance law treats it, and how to plan properly without exposing your seed phrase.
Crypto Portfolio Tracking: How to Monitor Your Holdings Safely
How to track your crypto holdings across wallets and exchanges without compromising security, including what access level to grant portfolio tracking apps.