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Crypto Basics

If I Transfer Crypto, Do I Pay Taxes? Wallet Transfer Rules

October 9, 2026
If I transfer crypto do I pay taxes: wallet to wallet transfer rules for US and Canada, NutshellCrypto logo

If I transfer crypto, do I pay taxes? Moving coins between your own wallets is usually not taxable. Learn when transfers, gifts and fees can trigger tax.

Guides & How-To

Best Crypto Wallets for Business: How to Choose and Secure One

November 11, 2026October 9, 2026
Crypto wallet for business: multisig approvals, team access and secure company storage, NutshellCrypto logo

A crypto wallet for business holds company funds with shared control and records. Compare wallet types, key features, security steps and US/Canada rules.

Crypto Basics

What Is Self-Custody in Crypto? How It Works, Pros and Risks

October 28, 2026October 9, 2026
Self-custody in crypto explained: you hold the private keys and recovery phrase, NutshellCrypto logo

Self-custody means holding your own crypto keys instead of trusting an exchange. Learn how it works, setup options, pros, risks and how to start safely.

Crypto Basics

What Is Crypto Arbitrage? How It Works, Types and Risks

October 22, 2026October 8, 2026
Crypto arbitrage explained: buy bitcoin low on one exchange and sell high on another, NutshellCrypto logo

Crypto arbitrage explained: how traders profit from price gaps between exchanges, the main types, a worked example, the real risks, scams and taxes.

Crypto Basics

Restaking in Crypto Explained: How It Works, Rewards and Risks

October 8, 2026
Restaking in crypto explained: staked ETH restaked through an operator to secure AVSs, NutshellCrypto logo

Restaking explained: how it reuses staked ETH to secure extra services, native vs liquid restaking, where the rewards come from, and the slashing risks.

Crypto Basics

Crypto Exchange Fees Explained: Maker, Taker, Spread and Withdrawal Fees

November 9, 2026October 8, 2026
Crypto exchange fees explained: fee breakdown of maker, taker, spread, card and network fees on a $1,000 bitcoin buy, NutshellCrypto logo

Crypto exchange fees explained: maker and taker fees, spreads, card vs bank funding, and withdrawal and network fees, with US and Canada examples to compare.

Crypto Basics

Dollar Cost Averaging Crypto: What DCA Means and How to Do It

October 22, 2026October 8, 2026
Dollar cost averaging crypto: chart of $100 weekly buys where lower prices buy more coins, average cost line, total invested divided by total coins formula and Bitcoin coin on navy NutshellCrypto background

Dollar cost averaging crypto explained: what DCA means, how to calculate your average cost, DCA vs lump sum, recurring buys in the US and Canada, and taxes.

Crypto Basics

What Is a Centralized Exchange (CEX)? How It Works, Pros and Cons

November 13, 2026October 7, 2026
What is a centralized exchange: CEX order book matching buy and sell orders with a USD/CAD bank on-ramp, compared with a decentralized exchange (DEX), NutshellCrypto logo

A centralized exchange (CEX) is a company-run crypto platform that matches orders and holds your coins. Learn how it works, CEX vs DEX, and the key risks.

Crypto Basics

What Is a Custodial Wallet? Custodial vs Non-Custodial

November 4, 2026October 7, 2026
What is a custodial wallet: exchange building holding bitcoin keys versus a non-custodial phone wallet with your own key, NutshellCrypto branded

A custodial wallet is a crypto account where an exchange holds your private keys. Learn how it works, custodial vs non-custodial wallets, and the key risks.

Crypto Basics

What Is a DeFi Wallet? How It Works and How to Use One

November 4, 2026October 7, 2026
What is a DeFi wallet: orange and navy self-custody wallet holding your keys, connected to swap, lend, stake and sign dApp icons with a security shield, NutshellCrypto branded

A DeFi wallet is a self-custody crypto wallet you control and use with dApps. Learn how it works, how to set one up step by step, and how to stay safe.

Crypto Basics

Open Source Crypto Wallet: What It Means and Why It Matters

November 2, 2026October 6, 2026
Open source crypto wallet explained: code window with a Bitcoin coin and a magnifying glass check mark showing reviewed and verified wallet code, on navy NutshellCrypto branded background

An open source crypto wallet publishes its code so anyone can review it. Learn what that means, how it differs from closed source, and how to verify one.

Crypto Basics

What Is Liquid Staking? How It Works, Risks and Examples

November 12, 2026October 6, 2026
Liquid staking explained: ETH deposited into a staking pool of validators that stays staked, returning a liquid staking token (LST) usable in DeFi or tradable anytime, with depeg, smart contract and slashing risks, on navy NutshellCrypto branded background

Liquid staking lets you stake ETH or SOL and get a tradable token like stETH, rETH or mSOL. Learn how it works, DeFi uses, key risks and US tax basics.

Crypto Basics

What Is a Multisig Wallet? How It Works, Pros and Cons

October 31, 2026October 6, 2026
Multisig wallet explained: 2-of-3 multisig vault with a Bitcoin coin and three keys, two signing keys checked and one backup key, on navy NutshellCrypto branded background

A multisig wallet needs more than one key, such as 2-of-3, to move crypto. Learn how multisig works, its use cases, pros and cons, and how to set one up.

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