Bitpanda and Bitstamp are both European crypto exchanges, but they’ve taken very different paths. Bitpanda started in Austria in 2014 and has expanded into a full investment platform — crypto, stocks, ETFs, and precious metals, all from one account. Bitstamp was founded even earlier, in 2011 in Slovenia, making it one of the oldest exchanges […]

Binance and Kraken sit at opposite ends of the crypto exchange spectrum. Binance is the biggest exchange in the world by a wide margin — 40% of global spot volume, 250+ million users, 500+ coins. Kraken is the trusted veteran — never hacked in 14 years, fully MiCA-licensed across Europe, and now building toward an […]

I’ve been using both Kraken and Coinbase for years to buy and hold crypto from Spain. They’re the two names that come up in every “which exchange should I use?” conversation — and for good reason. Both are fully regulated in Europe under MiCA, both have never lost customer funds to a hack, and both […]

TL;DR: True anonymity in Bitcoin is harder than ever. Regulators shut down Samourai Wallet in 2024, Binance now requires full KYC, and the EU’s MiCA regulation plus Travel Rule mean exchanges must collect identity data on transactions over 1,000 euros. Your best options in 2026: a Ledger hardware wallet for long-term storage, Sparrow Wallet for […]

Trade on Deribit I’ll start right off by saying if you’re not an experienced trader with a firm understanding of how financial derivatives work, then Deribit won’t be for you. But, if you’re a seasoned investor looking to trade cryptocurrency futures and options, Deribit is well worth considering. The platform offers a huge number of […]

Ethereum is the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, and that ranking isn’t an accident. It’s earned. While Bitcoin has settled into its role as digital gold, Ethereum has built something categorically different: a programmable platform that underpins a sprawling ecosystem of decentralized finance, smart contracts, and tokenized assets. I hold ETH as part of my […]

As someone who’s been actively involved in the crypto space for over a decade, I’ve seen countless trends come and go. But one thing that’s become increasingly clear is that Bitcoin is here to stay. For those of us in Europe looking for a more traditional, regulated, and perhaps less nerve-wracking way to gain exposure […]

If you’ve been around crypto long enough, you’ve probably noticed that moving big chunks of Bitcoin or Ethereum on regular exchanges can feel like trying to fit an elephant through a doorway. Prices slip, order books dry up, and before you know it, you’ve paid a premium just to get the job done. Enter Over-the-Counter […]

Portugal was once the undisputed crypto tax haven in Europe, but that changed significantly with the 2023 State Budget. If you’re considering a move to Portugal for crypto-related tax reasons, here’s what you need to know about the current rules. Last updated: March 2026. Tax laws change frequently — consult a qualified tax advisor before […]

Track your wealth with Kubera TL;DR: Kubera is a paid net-worth tracker ($249/year) that consolidates bank accounts, brokerages, crypto wallets, real estate, vehicles, domains, and manual assets into one dashboard. It connects to 20,000+ banks worldwide, supports DeFi/NFT tracking, and includes AI-powered imports from CSVs and screenshots. No ads, no data selling. Best for investors […]

Get Started With Nexo If you hold crypto and you’re not earning anything on it, you’re leaving money on the table. Nexo is one of the platforms I’ve looked at most seriously for doing exactly that — putting idle digital assets to work while staying invested. In this review I’ll walk you through what Nexo […]

Automize your crypto tax report with Cointelli Over the past years, the cryptocurrency sphere has evolved into a vast and complex reality where enthusiasts and investors alike can access a multitude of financial products that come in all sorts. And if (like me) you are one of them, you will likely be actively using multiple […]