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Common types of crypto theft and how to protect against them

Wherever you hold cryptocurrency there is a risk of it being stolen. Cryptocurrency theft is becoming more common because hackers have found it easier to steal than cash or electronic money in the banking...

How are Bitcoins traded and what is a wallet signature?

How are Bitcoins traded? Bitcoins are traded between individuals via what is known as a peer-to-peer transaction without the need for a 3rd party or an intermediary. But without a central system such as a...

What are the different types of Bitcoin wallets?

There are many types and functions of Bitcoin Wallets: Hardware wallets, software wallets, web wallets, brain wallets, and paper wallets. When selecting a wallet it is useful to understand the...

What is a Bitcoin wallet and what are private keys?

What is a Bitcoin wallet? When someone asks, How do I get into Bitcoin? the first piece of advice often given is to start by getting a bitcoin wallet. Without a wallet, you can not receive, hold or send...

Cryptocurrency Wallets - Lost Key Shockers

Holding cryptocurrency is known to carry risks. Here we share five scary stories where the owners have lost access to their funds and in all but one case lost their cryptocurrency forever. ‍

What's the best way to store cryptocurrency?

You’ve decided to take the plunge and invest in crypto. But where should you keep it? Meet the digital wallet. Or ‘e-wallet’ if you prefer. This is either an electronic device or online service which allows...

What is Bitcoin and Where Did It Come From?

Bitcoin is the best-known digital currency. It’s a cryptocurrency enabled by blockchain technology. As a form of payment that’s wholly digital, there are no physical Bitcoin coins or notes - the currency lives...

What is cryptocurrency and why does it matter?

What is cryptocurrency?‍

What is Blockchain?

What is blockchain technology? In simple terms, a blockchain is a public database. The ‘block’ refers to a chunk of information, the ‘chain’ refers to the way in which they connect - the database itself....

Hot wallets vs hardware wallets

There’s much talk about the different types of wallet you can use to store your cryptocurrency. Here we look at the pros and cons of each type, and what the future might hold. CoinCover co-founder David...

7 Ways to make your digital wallet more secure

Coincover has some top tips for keeping your crypto safe. Seven, in fact. So read on to find out how to keep your digital currency secure. When it comes to keeping your digital wallet secure, you can’t be too...