Understanding how to track cryptocurrency transactions for tax season can feel like an overwhelming task. With crypto trading, staking, and NFT transactions all triggering taxable events, it’s easy to lose track of the details. Missing or incorrect data in your tax report could lead to fines or audits, especially...

Finding the best spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US has been a tough challenge for many investors. Until recently, options were limited to ETFs that only offered indirect exposure through futures or options, which wasn’t ideal for those looking to invest directly in Bitcoin. However, with the SEC’s recent...

Choosing the best crypto hedge fund can feel overwhelming, especially with so many options out there. You’re not alone—crypto hedge funds saw over $15.2 billion in assets under management in Q4 2023, and the number of funds keeps growing. Many investors, like you, are trying to figure out which...

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%...

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...

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 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 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...

Understanding Safe Harbor rules for 2025 Starting January 1, 2025, you’ll need to track your cryptocurrency gains and losses separately for each wallet or exchange account you use. The IRS understands this is a big change, so they’ve provided “safe harbor” rules to help you transition your existing holdings....

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,...