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Self Custody

2 articles

Spot Bitcoin ETFs vs Buying Bitcoin Directly: How They Compare

Since January 2024, Americans can buy bitcoin exposure through exchange-traded products in an ordinary brokerage account or IRA. That is different from owning the coins themselves. This guide compares the two on costs, custody, trading hours, taxes and protections, so the trade-offs are clear.

October 15, 2026 6 min read

Crypto

Crypto Wallets and Custody Explained: Keeping Digital Assets Safe

Whoever controls the private keys controls the crypto. This guide explains custodial and self-custody options, hot and cold wallets, seed phrases, the scams that target American crypto holders most often, and practical steps to protect digital assets and make sure heirs can find them.

October 15, 2026 5 min read