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Max Aiuppa

Markets, regulation and the mechanics of buying crypto without the jargon.

98 posts · Writing here since 2018

About Max Aiuppa

Max writes the explainers: how crypto actually works, how to keep it safe, and what the jargon means once you strip it back.

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Security & Scams Start small Crypto Security Explained: How to Protect Wallets, Keys & Exchanges Crypto Security Basics Crypto security basics start with a simple reality: cryptocurrency is controlled by access. If someone gains access to your credentials, they gain control over your… 23 February 2026 · 59 min read
Learn Getting started What is a Crypto Winter? A clear explanation of market downturns in Crypto If you’ve been following crypto markets for a while, you’ve likely seen the term Crypto Winter resurface during extended market… 6 February 2026 · 15 min read Learn Getting started The Ultimate Guide to Buying Cryptocurrency: From First Step to First Purchase If you’ve never touched crypto before, it can sound like something out of a science fiction novel. People throw around… 8 October 2025 · 65 min read Learn Getting started How to Buy Crypto with PayPal in the EU: A Step-by-Step Beginner’s Guide If you’re new to crypto, PayPal is one of the simplest ways to begin. In this beginner’s guide, we’ll walk… 17 September 2025 · 6 min read Learn Getting started What Is a Stablecoin? A Guide to the Dollar-Backed Cryptocurrencies What Is a Stablecoin? A stablecoin is a type of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value, usually pegged to… 10 September 2025 · 4 min read
Learn Getting started What Is Slippage in Crypto? A Beginner’s Guide to Crypto Price Changes What Is Slippage in Crypto? Slippage in crypto refers to the difference between the price you expect to pay for… 13 August 2025 · 7 min read Learn Getting started Crypto ETFs Explained: What They Are, How They Work, and What to Consider in 2025 What Are Crypto ETFs? If you’re new to the world of cryptocurrency and investing, you might have come across the… 6 August 2025 · 10 min read Learn Getting started Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill: What It Means for Crypto, the Economy, and When It All Takes Effect On July 4, 2025, former President Donald Trump officially signed into law the long-awaited One Big Beautiful Bill, also widely… 16 July 2025 · 8 min read Learn Getting started How to Buy Bitcoin Using Apple Pay in the US in 2025 The way we pay is changing—and that includes how we buy Bitcoin. With mobile wallets becoming the go-to method for… 4 June 2025 · 4 min read Learn Getting started What Are Crypto Bubbles? What Investors Need to Know Cryptocurrencies have taken the financial world by storm, but not without some dramatic highs and lows. If you’ve watched Bitcoin… 28 May 2025 · 5 min read

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