Crypto & Web3
Understand custody, stablecoins, networks and the risks behind digital assets.
USDT vs USDC: What You Actually Hold
Separate issuer backing, custody, networks and your route back to spendable money.
Before You Buy Crypto: Custody, Liquidity and Risk
Map custody, selling and withdrawal risks before putting money into crypto.
Stablecoin Redemption: Read the Exit Terms
A market price near one dollar does not explain how you can redeem the token.
Tokenised Money Market Funds: Read the Claim
An on-chain fund share still depends on assets, dealing rules and redemption routes.
UK Crypto Regulation: What Changes, and When
Read the February 2026 legislation without treating future permissions as protection today.
Crypto Custody: Who Owns the Assets in a Failure?
Read custody contracts, identify subcustodians and separate legal ownership from a wallet balance.
Begin with the route your money would take: buying an asset, holding it, selling it and withdrawing the proceeds. Each stage can depend on a different service, set of credentials or market. A price chart cannot explain those dependencies on its own.
Our crypto guides examine the distinction between controlling a wallet and relying on a custodian, between an issuer’s redemption terms and an exchange sale, and between a token’s target value and the amount you can actually receive. Worked examples use fictional figures so you can follow the calculation without mistaking it for a live quote.
Start with crypto custody and risk, then compare USDT and USDC. Use Start Here for a connected reading path.