Crypto exchanges

Exchange vs Self-Custody Risk: A Practical Decision Framework

Exchange vs Self-Custody Risk: A Practical Decision Framework

Choosing between an exchange and self-custody means choosing which failure you can best survive. An exchange can be hacked, freeze withdrawals, or go bankrupt, while a self-custody wallet can be... Read More
Posted on By Chanuka Geekiyanage

Crypto Exchange Shutdowns: How to Evaluate Your Recovery Odds and Protect Your Funds

When an exchange freezes withdrawals or files for bankruptcy, your crypto becomes a legal claim, not a possession you control. The outcome depends on why the exchange failed, what its... Read More
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CEX vs DEX: A Decision Framework for Choosing the Right Exchange in 2026

Choosing between a centralized exchange (CEX) and a decentralized exchange (DEX) is not about which one is "better." It is about matching the platform to what you are trying to... Read More
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Crypto Wash Trading and How Does It Inflate Volume Data?

Every day, exchanges and DeFi platforms report billions of dollars in trading volume, but a large share of that number is manufactured. When you cannot tell real volume from wash-traded... Read More
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Proof of Reserves, and Can You Actually Trust It?

Proof of reserves tells you whether an exchange held enough assets to cover customer deposits at one specific moment, nothing more. It does not show debts, off-chain liabilities, or what... Read More
Posted on By Chanuka Geekiyanage