Author: Fawad Malik

US crypto investors are entering a new phase of tax reporting as IRS Form 1099-DA officially takes effect. The new form creates a standard way for crypto exchanges and custodial brokers to report digital asset sales and trades, giving the IRS greater visibility while making the filing process more consistent for investors. What Is Form 1099-DA? Form 1099-DA, short for Digital Asset Proceeds From Broker Transactions, is the IRS’s first tax form created specifically for digital assets. It applies to custodial brokers, including most centralized cryptocurrency exchanges and hosted wallet providers, which must submit details of customers’ eligible crypto sales…

Crypto markets stayed choppy on Monday as traders weighed Iran-related geopolitical risk against fresh selling from large corporate Bitcoin holders. Bitcoin edged up 0.57% to around $63,470, while Ethereum slipped 0.76% to $1,853 and XRP eased 0.48% to $1.07. Dogecoin and Solana also posted modest gains, with live prices continuing to fluctuate throughout the day. Iran Tensions and Corporate Selling Kept a Lid on Gains Bitcoin actually touched an intraday high of $64,020 before pulling back to around $62,000. Part of the pressure came from Strategy Inc. (formerly MicroStrategy), which disclosed selling $105 million worth of Bitcoin, even as its…

A wallet-draining attack tied to a years-old firmware flaw has now hit 4,585 Bitcoin addresses across three separate waves, with total losses climbing to roughly 1,367 BTC, nearly $89 million. If you saw headlines mentioning “1,200 addresses,” that was just the first wave; the number has grown fast since. The Root Cause: A 2021 Firmware Flaw in Coldcard Wallets The issue traces back to a March 2021 firmware release for Coldcard, a popular hardware cold wallet.  That version generated private keys using a predictable software randomizer instead of the device’s built-in hardware randomness. As a result, anyone who knew about…

Ever switched between multiple crypto wallets and exchanges just to check how your crypto portfolio is performing? It can quickly become frustrating, especially as your investments grow. A missed crypto transaction or sudden price swing can make it difficult to know where you stand. That’s why I recommend using a crypto portfolio tracker. It brings all your cryptocurrency holdings into one dashboard, allowing you to monitor profits and losses, track market performance, receive price alerts, and manage your investments more efficiently. To help you choose the right one, I have selected the 6 best crypto portfolio trackers to use in…

Are you struggling to understand whether a cryptocurrency is a coin or a token? Many beginners also think they’re the same thing, which can make researching projects and making investment decisions much more confusing than they need to be. The good news is that the difference is surprisingly simple. Coins have their own blockchain, while tokens are built on an existing blockchain. Once you understand this concept, it becomes much easier to evaluate crypto projects and choose the right digital assets for your investment goals. In this guide, I have provided complete details on Crypto tokens vs coins, alongside mentioning…

When I entered the crypto world, almost every conversation about cryptocurrency ended the same way: “It’s too risky.” Honestly, that wasn’t hard to believe. One day Bitcoin would hit a new high, and the next day billions of dollars would disappear from the market. Then stablecoins came along and changed the conversation. They offered something the crypto market had been missing all along. I am referring to stability. In this guide, I will explain what stablecoins are, how they work, why they matter, and whether they’re the right choice for you. What are Stablecoins? Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies designed to maintain…

Let’s suppose you sent someone Bitcoin, Ethereum, or other cryptocurrency, and they received it within a short time, around half an hour. Now, you will think this transaction was just a game of your single click. It will feel like magic that you only clicked the “Send Button,” and the other person received it instantly, without an intermediary or any verification. However, the reality is not what you think or believe it is. If you ever find out what’s happening under the hood, you will surely be shocked. To eliminate such an illusion (this transaction process is straightforward) from your…

A few years ago, I thought solo Bitcoin mining had become impossible unless you owned a massive warehouse full of expensive ASIC miners. Maybe you have heard the same thing. But after digging deeper, I realized that isn’t the full story. Solo mining is still possible in 2026 if you understand the odds, choose the right hardware, and keep your costs under control. In this guide, I will show you exactly how solo mining works, what setup you need, how to estimate your profits, and whether it’s actually worth trying today. What Is Solo Bitcoin Mining? Solo Bitcoin mining means…

You definitely have seen messages like “I just doubled my money on this crypto coin.” Or maybe you see screenshots of huge profits on cryptocurrency all over social media. Suddenly, your mind starts asking, “What if I’m too late? What if this coin keeps going up without me?” That little voice can become so loud that you buy without thinking twice. I’ve seen it happen to countless investors, and maybe you’ve felt it too. That’s the psychology of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). In this guide, I will break down why it happens and how you can avoid letting it…

Have you ever wanted to stake your Ethereum but stopped after hearing you need 32 ETH and your own validator? I know that feeling. When I first looked into Ethereum staking, it seemed far more complicated than it needed to be. Then I discovered Lido, and everything changed. It lets you stake almost any amount of ETH, earn rewards, and receive liquid stETH that you can still use in DeFi. In this guide, I will take you through exactly how to stake ETH on Lido, how withdrawals work, the fees involved, and the risks you should know before getting started.…