Category: Everything Crypto

Crypto Hedge Funds: An In-Depth Guide

Crypto hedge funds are private investment funds that focus on cryptocurrencies only available to accredited investors. Some of these funds invest only in digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum, while others mix crypto with traditional assets like stocks and bonds.  According to a report by PwC last year, 46%...

5 Best Spot Ethereum ETFs in the US (2025 Updated)

Finding the best spot Ethereum ETFs in the US has been a challenge for many crypto investors. Up until now, investors only had futures-based options, which didn’t give real exposure to Ethereum itself. But things started to change when the SEC approved spot Bitcoin ETFs in early 2025. Not...

IRS Delayed Crypto Tax Reporting Until 2026?

Not really. The IRS has issued a new notice about how crypto taxes are to be treated during 2025, IRS Notice 2025-07. We posted about this notice this back in 2024, and have reviewed it more. Summary For broker-held assets (like exchange accounts): For self-held assets (like personal wallets):...

Crypto Index Funds: Are They Worth It?

Crypto index funds are like baskets of different cryptocurrencies, mirroring a part of the crypto market. They offer broad exposure without the hassle of managing individual cryptocurrencies, reducing the risk of wild price swings.  Crypto is popular and sounds cool, but it’s often too complicated for many investors to...

2024 Crypto Recap: The Biggest Moments Explained

2024 was a big year for crypto. Bitcoin reached $100K, fueled by halving, spot ETF approvals, and growing optimism. Ethereum’s Dencun upgrade made transactions cheaper and faster.  At the same time, scams and hacks rose sharply, showing the need for stronger security. On the regulatory side, the IRS announced...

IRS Rev. Proc. 2024-28 – Preparing for 2025 Crypto Reporting

Starting January 1, 2025, as defined in Revenue Procedure 2024-28 the IRS requires all US taxpayers to track their cryptocurrency cost basis on a wallet-by-wallet basis. Currently, you can track your cost basis across all your wallets and exchanges together (known as the “universal” method). Starting January 1, 2025,...

Crypto Taxes for Retirement Accounts: In-Depth Guide

Crypto taxes for retirement accounts can be summarized into three categories – Every retirement account offers some tax perks. This includes reducing your yearly tax by contributions, growing investments without yearly taxes, and tax-free withdrawals at retirement. But obviously, you won’t get all three at the same time.  As...

Tax Reporting for Crypto Day Traders: The Best Solution

Tax reporting for crypto day traders can be very challenging because day traders make many small, frequent trades throughout the day. This can quickly add up, making it hard to keep track of everything. Many of the options available to help with this problem are either not effective enough...

Crypto Taxes for Freelancers and Remote Workers: In-Depth Guide

Crypto taxes for freelancers and remote workers mean paying capital gains taxes on profits and income taxes if you earn or get paid in crypto. But the catch is–freelancers can deduct business expenses, including home office and software costs. Cryptocurrency is becoming a popular choice among freelancers and remote...

Best ERC-20 Tokens to Buy in 2024

If you’re looking for the best ERC-20 tokens, you probably already have some Bitcoin and are now exploring more investment opportunities. ERC-20 tokens can be a perfect next step.  Unlike Bitcoin, which is mainly a store of value, ERC-20 tokens are designed to work smoothly across various applications on...