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What is Onchain Wealth Management? A Plain-English Guide

Onchain wealth management means holding, growing, and moving your money directly on public blockchain markets - from an account only you control, with no bank or broker in the middle. Here's what it is, how it works, and who it's for.

July 23, 2026 · 8 min read

Guides

Revolut Alternatives in 2026: An Honest Comparison

The best Revolut alternative depends on the job: Wise wins on international transfers, Paysera on business accounts, your local bank on guaranteed deposits - and a non-custodial account like Defied Money on savings you fully control. An honest look at where each one beats Revolut, and where it doesn't.

July 21, 2026 · 9 min read

Guides

How to Send Money Abroad in 2026: Fees and Speed Compared

Within the euro area, SEPA Instant makes transfers as cheap as domestic ones and arrives in seconds. Outside it, the real cost hides in exchange-rate margins, not headline fees. Here's an honest comparison of banks, fintechs, remittance networks, and stablecoins.

July 8, 2026 · 9 min read

Guides

Crypto Taxes in Europe in 2026: A Plain-Language Guide

Across the EU, buying and holding crypto is not taxed; tax generally arises when you sell, swap, or spend at a profit, and yield is treated as income. Rates and rules differ by country. Here's how taxable events, stablecoins, and yield are treated in plain language. This is general information, not tax advice.

June 18, 2026 · 10 min read

Guides

The Digital Euro: What It Is and When It's Coming

The digital euro is a planned central bank digital currency issued by the ECB - it has not launched yet, and no firm date exists. It would apply across the whole euro area from day one. Here's what it is, what it isn't, and how it compares to the euro stablecoins you can use today.

June 5, 2026 · 8 min read