Cryptocurrency Security
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Securing Your DeFi Investments from Common Exploits
Move the majority of your holdings into cold-storage wallets immediately. This single action disconnects your primary assets from the constant,…
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The Anatomy of a Hack – Common Crypto Scams and How to Avoid Them
Treat your cryptocurrency wallet like your front door key; never leave it on a public counter. The most common crypto…
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How to Securely Trade on Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs)
Your first line of defence on any DEX is your wallet. Never, under any circumstance, share your private keys or…
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How to Use Crypto Mixers and Tumblers Safely
Assume every Bitcoin transaction you make is permanently public. Your wallet address, once linked to your identity, exposes your entire…
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Tax Implications and Security for Crypto Transactions
Treat every crypto transaction as a taxable event from the moment you acquire an asset. In the UK, buying Bitcoin…
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The Threat of Malware and Keyloggers to Crypto Holdings
Install a hardware wallet. This single action isolates your private keys from internet-connected devices, creating a physical barrier against the…
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Custodial vs. Non-Custodial Wallets – The Security Trade-Off
Choose a custodial wallet for convenience with smaller amounts, but for any significant crypto holding, self-custody is the only defensible…
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SIM Swap Attacks – A Growing Threat to Crypto Investors
Move your mobile number off your primary carrier and onto a pre-paid SIM card you control. This single action, a…
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How to Research a Crypto Project’s Security Before Investing
Scrutinise the smart-contracts before any crypto investment. A 2022 report from Chainalysis estimated that rug-pull schemes alone extracted over $2.8…
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A Guide to Hardware Wallets – Trezor vs. Ledger
For UK investors holding more than a few hundred pounds in crypto, a hardware wallet is the only sensible choice.…
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