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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.
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A step-by-step guide to verifying a crypto platform’s MiCA authorisation using the ESMA register and national regulators such as the Dutch AFM, plus the warning signs that a “licence” claim is fake.
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MiCA is the EU’s rulebook for crypto-assets. Since 1 July 2026 the transition period is over everywhere in the EU. Here is what the rules mean for you as a user, what they protect and what they do not.