Safety · Taxes · Regulation · PDF, 19 pages · Updated October 2026
Crypto Without the Hype (2026)
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A plain-English guide to how crypto works, how crypto scams work, what Form 1099-DA means for your taxes, and where U.S. law actually stands in 2026.
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What's inside
- How blockchains, wallets, private keys and stablecoins work, in plain words
- What is law and what is not: the GENIUS Act, the CLARITY Act (not law), spot ETPs, Illinois DACPA
- The seven scam patterns behind most reported losses, a red-flag checklist, and exactly where to report
- A security setup checklist (2FA, recovery phrase storage, address checks)
- A due-diligence scorecard for any exchange: FinCEN and NMLS lookups, fees, custody
- U.S. taxes: property treatment, Form 1099-DA (2025 vs 2026 changes), 1099-K, a record-keeping log
- A decision worksheet for small businesses asked to accept crypto
- A family conversation script and a glossary
Who it's not for
Anyone looking for coin picks, price predictions, trading signals, or a way to get rich. This guide contains none of those.
Please note: Education only. Not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. No earnings or returns are promised. Crypto assets are volatile and can lose most or all of their value.
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