Independent crypto explainers for EU readers
Crypto news, guides and EU rules, explained plainly
MiCA, tax reporting, wallet security and scam warnings. No hype, no return promises. Crypto is high-risk: you can lose your entire investment.
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Since 1 January 2026, crypto providers in the EU collect tax data on their users under DAC8. What gets reported, when, and what it means for your own tax return.
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A calm, step-by-step walkthrough for moving crypto from an exchange to your own hardware wallet: setup, choosing the network, the test transaction and the EU wallet ownership check.
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Divly vs Koinly for Dutch and EU users: features, 2026 pricing, Box 3 support and alternatives, so you can pick the right crypto tax tool.
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Our picks for the best hardware wallets for EU buyers in 2026: Trezor Safe 3, Safe 5 and Ledger compared on security, open source, coins and price.
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MiCA introduced strict rules for stablecoins in the EU from 30 June 2024. This guide explains the two types of regulated stablecoins, what issuers must do, why some stablecoins became harder to use in Europe and what this means for you.
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Staking lets you take part in securing a proof-of-stake blockchain in exchange for rewards. This guide explains how staking works, the different ways to do it and the risks that are often left out of the marketing.
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The most common crypto scams, from fake celebrity ads and romance fraud to wallet drainers and “recovery” services, the red flags they share, and what to do if you think you have been targeted.
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What Bitcoin is, how the network works, what mining, halvings and wallets are, and the risks you should understand before you ever buy any. A plain-English introduction without hype.
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How the Dutch tax system treats crypto-assets for private individuals: Box 3, the 1 January valuation date, the 2026 figures, a worked example, the counter-evidence option and the planned reform. General information, not tax advice.
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What a hardware wallet does, what it does not do, and the criteria that matter when choosing one, with a neutral look at the two best-known brands, Ledger and Trezor.