Stablecoin rules
MiCA Stablecoin Rules: What EEA Crypto Users Should Do About USDT
A practical checklist for EEA users holding USDT, DAI, or other stablecoins affected by MiCA exchange restrictions.
Guides
Exchange Security Guides: Protect Accounts & Move to Self-Custody (2026)
Lock down your crypto exchange account, fix stuck or missing withdrawals, and move funds into self-custody before something goes wrong.
Published April 15, 2026Updated August 3, 2026
Exchange security and troubleshooting guides
Use these pages to secure an exchange account you already have and to fix withdrawals that go wrong.
Security guide
Crypto Exchange Account Security Checklist
Lock down passkeys, 2FA, withdrawal allowlists, anti-phishing tools, and devices before you add meaningful funds.
Withdrawal security
Should You Use Exchange Withdrawal Allowlisting?
Learn when Coinbase, Kraken, and Binance address-book protections are worth the friction, and why the delay can stop a rushed account takeover.
Compliance review
Why Is My Crypto Exchange Asking for Source of Funds or Source of Wealth?
Understand what Coinbase, Kraken, and Binance usually want when they ask for source-of-funds or source-of-wealth documents, and how to respond cleanly.
Transfer safety
Clipboard Hijacking in Crypto: How Malware Replaces Wallet Addresses
Learn how address-swapping malware turns a normal copy-paste into a bad withdrawal and why trusted-screen checks still matter.
Transfer troubleshooting
Sent Crypto but It Is Not Showing? Wrong Network vs Wrong Wallet Support
Learn when a missing balance is a wrong-network mistake, a memo problem, or just the wrong wallet interface for the asset.
Memo recovery
Sent Crypto Without a Memo or Destination Tag? What to Do Next
Follow the official recovery path for exchange deposits missing a memo, destination tag, or payment ID before assuming the funds are gone.
SIM swap guide
SIM Swap Attacks on Crypto Exchange Accounts
Prevent phone-number takeovers by replacing SMS-only 2FA, securing email recovery, and locking withdrawals before funds are at risk.
Account recovery
Unexpected Coinbase Device Confirmation Email? What to Do First
Treat an untriggered Coinbase device email as a real compromise warning and secure the account in the right order.
Withdrawal troubleshooting
Why Can't I Withdraw Crypto From an Exchange? The Usual Reasons
Learn the difference between normal deposit holds, security cooldowns, account restrictions, and wallet-maintenance outages before you panic.
Support scam
Crypto Support Call Scam: What to Do When "Support" Tells You to Move Funds
Spot fake Coinbase, Kraken, Ledger, and Trezor support calls before you move funds, share codes, or expose a seed phrase.
Safety guide
Common Crypto Scams and How to Avoid Them (2026)
From phishing to wallet drainers - learn the most common crypto scams at every risk level and exactly how to protect yourself.
Safety guide
Fake Crypto Wallet Apps and How to Avoid Them
Fake wallet apps steal crypto by impersonating real brands. Learn how to spot clones, avoid sponsored scam downloads, and verify the real app every time.
Moving from an exchange into self-custody
An exchange account is a place to buy, not a place to hold. These pages cover the handover.
Custody decision
Should You Keep Crypto on an Exchange?
When exchange custody is fine, and the point at which self-custody is clearly the safer option.
Comparison
Hardware Wallet vs Exchange Account
What a hardware wallet actually protects you from that an exchange account never will.
Transfer walkthrough
How to Move Crypto From an Exchange to a Hardware Wallet
The safe withdrawal order, including test transfers and address verification on the device screen.
Buying guide
Best Crypto Wallet for Beginners (2026)
Once you are ready to self-custody, start here to pick a first wallet you will not outgrow immediately.
This hub covers the two exchange problems worth solving: keeping the account you already have from being drained, and getting funds off it safely.
What this hub covers
It groups the security, troubleshooting, and self-custody-handover guides on the site. We do not rank or review exchanges here - the useful work is securing whatever account you already use and knowing when to move the balance into a wallet you control.
Best starting points
| If you want to research | Start here |
|---|---|
| Account security before funding | Crypto exchange account security checklist |
| Whether exchange withdrawal allowlisting is worth the friction | Should you use exchange withdrawal allowlisting? |
| Source-of-funds or source-of-wealth review | Why is my crypto exchange asking for source of funds or source of wealth? |
| Clipboard malware before a withdrawal | Clipboard hijacking in crypto |
| A withdrawal or deposit is confirmed but not showing | Sent crypto but it is not showing? |
| An exchange deposit is missing because you forgot the memo or destination tag | Sent crypto without a memo or destination tag? |
| MiCA stablecoin restrictions in the EEA | MiCA stablecoin rules for EEA users |
| SIM swap or phone lost service | SIM swap attacks on exchange accounts |
| You got a Coinbase device confirmation email you did not trigger | Unexpected Coinbase device confirmation email? |
| You cannot withdraw yet and need to know whether it is a hold, restriction, or maintenance issue | Why can't I withdraw crypto from an exchange? |
| Support impersonation call | Crypto support call scam |
| Whether to hold on the exchange at all | Should you keep crypto on an exchange? |
| Moving the balance into self-custody | How to move crypto from an exchange to a hardware wallet |
| Safety and scam prevention | Common crypto scams and how to avoid them |
| Fake app protection | Fake crypto wallet apps and how to avoid them |