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How to Use Hyperliquid: Complete Guide to Trading, Vaults, and Staking (2025)
DEX
CRYPTO-BASICS
DEFI

How to Use Hyperliquid: Complete Guide to Trading, Vaults, and Staking (2025)

Hyperliquid has emerged as a revolutionary player in the decentralised finance space, combining the speed and efficiency
10 min. to read 22 May 2025, 15:19
Prediction Markets Explained: History, Polymarket, Futarchy, and Tax Implications (2025 Guide)
CRYPTO-BASICS
FAQ

Prediction Markets Explained: History, Polymarket, Futarchy, and Tax Implications (2025 Guide)

Prediction markets represent a fascinating intersection of economic principles, crowd wisdom, and forecasting mechanisms
20 min. to read 23 Apr 2025, 17:49
The Comprehensive Guide to Smart Contracts: From Concept to Future Applications
CRYPTO-BASICS
BLOCKCHAINS
FAQ

The Comprehensive Guide to Smart Contracts: From Concept to Future Applications

Smart contracts are self-executing programs on blockchains that automate agreements and transactions without intermediaries
15 min. to read 16 Apr 2025, 16:09
AQLO and DeCrypto.tax Affiliate Partnership
PARTNERSHIPS
NEWS
DECRYPTO.TAX

AQLO and DeCrypto.tax Affiliate Partnership

This affiliation brings together AQLO expertise in tailored accounting and legal advice with DeCrypto.tax innovative crypto tax reporting tools for UK customers
10 min. to read 14 Apr 2025, 14:26
Happy New Tax Year 2025/2026, UK!
NEWS
DECRYPTO.TAX
UK

Happy New Tax Year 2025/2026, UK!

The new tax year officially began on April 6th, marking the start of fresh financial opportunities... and responsibilities
1 min. to read 07 Apr 2025, 11:16
Decentralised Applications (dApps): A Complete Guide
CRYPTO-BASICS
BLOCKCHAINS
DAPPS

Decentralised Applications (dApps): A Complete Guide

Decentralised applications, or dApps, are applications that operate autonomously on distributed networks like blockchains rather than on centralised servers
10 min. to read 02 Apr 2025, 22:26
Ethereum Pectra Upgrade: What To Expect?
NEWS
BLOCKCHAINS
ETHEREUM

Ethereum Pectra Upgrade: What To Expect?

The Pectra upgrade is packed with transformative features aimed at improving Ethereum scalability, security, and user experience.
3 min. to read 26 Mar 2025, 19:26
Account Abstraction Explained: How Smart Accounts Simplify Crypto
CRYPTO-BASICS
WALLETS
FAQ

Account Abstraction Explained: How Smart Accounts Simplify Crypto

Account abstraction is a new way of managing crypto accounts that makes blockchain technology easier, safer, and more user-friendly
4 min. to read 20 Mar 2025, 13:46
Beginner’s Crypto Guide: Centralized Exchanges (CEXs) vs Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs)
CRYPTO-BASICS
CRYPTO-TAXES
FAQ

Beginner’s Crypto Guide: Centralized Exchanges (CEXs) vs Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs)

Follow this simple decision-making algorithm to choose the most suitable exchange type
5 min. to read 18 Mar 2025, 23:26
DeCrypto.tax Extends UK Early Bird Subscription Plan!
NEWS
DECRYPTO.TAX
UK

DeCrypto.tax Extends UK Early Bird Subscription Plan!

If you traded crypto or received income in crypto during the 2024-2025 tax year, you will need to complete your tax return
1 min. to read 18 Mar 2025, 11:16
HMRC Section 104 Pooling Method for Crypto Held Across Multiple Wallets
UK
CRYPTO-TAXES
FAQ

HMRC Section 104 Pooling Method for Crypto Held Across Multiple Wallets

HMRC treats all holdings of the same cryptocurrency as one combined "pool" regardless of how many wallets you use.
5 min. to read 12 Mar 2025, 17:26
Case Study: How To Calculate UK Crypto Trading Gains In 2025
UK
CRYPTO-TAXES
CASE-STUDY

Case Study: How To Calculate UK Crypto Trading Gains In 2025

This case study examines Alice’s cryptocurrency transactions, focusing on the tax implications arising from her Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) trades
5 min. to read 05 Mar 2025, 17:26
Crypto Lending Explained: DeFi Loans And 2025 Tax Implications
CRYPTO-BASICS
CRYPTO-TAXES
DEFI

Crypto Lending Explained: DeFi Loans And 2025 Tax Implications

Crypto lending rewards are taxed as income (if regular/fixed) or capital gains (if variable)
10 min. to read 26 Feb 2025, 19:42
Dude, Where Is My ETH?! A Guide to Bridged Ethereum on Layer 2s
CRYPTO-BASICS
CRYPTO-TAXES
FAQ

Dude, Where Is My ETH?! A Guide to Bridged Ethereum on Layer 2s

Bridged ETH refers to Ethereum that has been transferred from the main Ethereum blockchain (L1) to an L2 network
10 min. to read 19 Feb 2025, 15:29
Crypto Wallets Decoded: Cold vs Hot Storage
WALLETS
CRYPTO-BASICS
FAQ

Crypto Wallets Decoded: Cold vs Hot Storage

A non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet is a digital tool that enables users to securely store, manage, and transact with cryptocurrencies
10 min. to read 14 Feb 2025, 18:16
What Are Multisig Wallets And Social Recovery?
CRYPTO-BASICS
WALLETS
FAQ

What Are Multisig Wallets And Social Recovery?

As digital money increasingly becomes the global norm, the challenges of secure and long-term asset custody come into focus
5 min. to read 12 Feb 2025, 15:06
Your Comprehensive Guide to Rebase Tokens: What They Are, Pros, Cons, and Tax Implications
CRYPTO-BASICS
CRYPTO-TAXES
FAQ

Your Comprehensive Guide to Rebase Tokens: What They Are, Pros, Cons, and Tax Implications

Rebase tokens are a type of cryptocurrency where the total supply adjusts automatically at regular intervals based on a specific price target or algorithm
6 min. to read 07 Feb 2025, 16:52
The Ultimate Guide to Wrapped Tokens: WBTC, WETH, and Tax Rules
CRYPTO-BASICS
CRYPTO-TAXES
FAQ

The Ultimate Guide to Wrapped Tokens: WBTC, WETH, and Tax Rules

Wrapped tokens are cryptocurrency tokens pegged to the value of another crypto asset, allowing for seamless interoperability between different blockchain networks
7 min. to read 06 Feb 2025, 17:26
Crypto Transactions Count Explained: Why You See More Transactions Than You Executed & Which Ones DeCrypto.tax Bills?
FAQ
CRYPTO-TAXES
DECRYPTO.TAX

Crypto Transactions Count Explained: Why You See More Transactions Than You Executed & Which Ones DeCrypto.tax Bills?

Crypto tax reporting tools like Decrypto.tax often present users with transaction histories that appear inflated
5 min. to read 04 Feb 2025, 17:42
Everything You Need to Know About Stablecoins in 2025
CRYPTO-BASICS
CRYPTO-TAXES

Everything You Need to Know About Stablecoins in 2025

Stablecoins are a unique category of cryptocurrencies designed to maintain a stable value by pegging their market price to an external reference
20 min. to read 29 Jan 2025, 19:09
Ethereum Staking Explained
CRYPTO-BASICS
CRYPTO-TAXES
FAQ

Ethereum Staking Explained

Staking not only contributes to Ethereum’s security but also allows participants to earn rewards
12 min. to read 25 Jan 2025, 15:29
What Are DeCrypto Portfolios?
FAQ
DECRYPTO.TAX

What Are DeCrypto Portfolios?

Portfolios are separate client domains within your DeCrypto account
5 min. to read 22 Jan 2025, 16:16
Welcome to the DeCrypto.tax Blog!
NEWS
DECRYPTO.TAX

Welcome to the DeCrypto.tax Blog!

We’re thrilled to share our very first post
1 min. to read 22 Jan 2025, 14:55
What Are Crypto Tumblers (Crypto-Mixers)?
CRYPTO-BASICS
FAQ
CRYPTO-TAXES

What Are Crypto Tumblers (Crypto-Mixers)?

Cryptocurrency tumblers, also known as crypto-mixers, are services designed to obfuscate the origin, ownership, and movement of cryptocurrencies
4 min. to read 20 Jan 2025, 16:38
The Ultimate UK Crypto Tax Guide
UK
CRYPTO-TAXES
FAQ

The Ultimate UK Crypto Tax Guide

Crypto assets are subject to taxation in the UK, depending on how they are acquired and used.
30 min. to read 16 Jan 2025, 14:26
Balances Calculated by Crypto Tax Software Differ From Those Reported By The API
FAQ
CRYPTO-TAXES
DECRYPTO.TAX

Balances Calculated by Crypto Tax Software Differ From Those Reported By The API

Sometimes, you may notice a warning sign next to a coin’s balance in your DeCrypto.tax account
3 min. to read 13 Jan 2025, 18:22
How to Connect Your Bitcoin Wallet Using an Extended Account Address (xPub)
FAQ
INTEGRATIONS
WALLETS

How to Connect Your Bitcoin Wallet Using an Extended Account Address (xPub)

An Extended Bitcoin Account Address (xPub) is a key that allows you to view all incoming and outgoing transactions
3 min. to read 30 Dec 2024, 16:44
What It Means to Share Your Crypto Wallet Address or Connect It Online
CRYPTO-BASICS
CRYPTO-SECURITY
WALLETS

What It Means to Share Your Crypto Wallet Address or Connect It Online

What is the difference between entering your crypto wallet address and connecting wallet. And why it matters.
4 min. to read 16 Dec 2024, 14:40
What Are Crypto On-Ramps and Off-Ramps
CRYPTO-BASICS
CRYPTO-TAXES

What Are Crypto On-Ramps and Off-Ramps

And Why Are They Important for Your Crypto Taxes?
4 min. to read 24 Nov 2024, 18:04
What is a Crypto Wallet and What Does It Mean for Your Crypto Taxes?
CRYPTO-BASICS
CRYPTO-TAXES
WALLETS

What is a Crypto Wallet and What Does It Mean for Your Crypto Taxes?

With crypto, you don’t need an intermediary to buy, hold, or sell assets. You have the power to manage your funds directly. While this is revolutionary, it also comes with its own set of challenges—especially when it comes to taxes
3 min. to read 22 Nov 2024, 10:00