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The idea of a Crypto Wallet for beginners: Discover the world of digital currencies

Discover everything about crypto wallets and how to use digital currencies securely. Learn what public and private keys are, the types of wallets, and how to choose the right one. Protect your cryptocurrency today!

Bitcoin Pizza Day: A tasty celebration of cryptocurrency!

Celebrate Bitcoin Pizza Day with this tasty blog and learn about the fascinating story behind the 10,000 Bitcoin pizza purchase.

Strengthen your Knaken account security with 2FA Authentication

In this blog post, you will learn what 2FA (two-factor authentication) is, why it's important for the security of your crypto account, and receive a step-by-step guide on how to set up 2FA at Knaken.

Pay with stablecoins. The benefits of EURT and XAUT

Discover the benefits of paying with stablecoins, such as EURT and XAUT, and how Knaken's innovative Settle system makes it easier to use these currencies at checkout in online shops.

Be your own bank!

One of the main advantages of owning crypto is that there is no counterparty risk, unlike traditional money, where you are at the mercy of a bank. Technically, you lend your money to a bank. A bank makes a promise to you that when you need the money you can use it. 

Taking Control of Your Crypto: A Journey Through Spot Trading and CFDs

Discover the advantages of spot trading over CFDs and learn why owning the underlying crypto assets lead to a more secure and rewarding experience in the world of cryptocurrency trading.

Consensus Mechanisms: What Are They and What Are the Pros and Cons for Each Different Method?

Discover the consensus mechanisms in the world of blockchain and cryptocurrency: PoW, PoS, PoA, DPoS, PoC, PoET, and PoB.

The Importance of Multiple Crypto Wallets

Discover the importance of multiple crypto wallets for secure and efficient management of your cryptocurrency investments, and learn how to set up your own strategy.

Are You Ready for the Next Bull Cycle?

Discover the cyclical nature of cryptocurrency markets and learn how to prepare for the next Bitcoin and Ethereum bull cycle.

What are stablecoins and how do they work?

A stablecoin is a cryptocurrency that always has a stable value. This is because it offers collateral equal to the number of coins issued.

TOP 10 CRYPTOCURRENCIES BY GITHUB DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY: A CLOSER LOOK

Discover the top 10 cryptocurrencies with the highest GitHub activity in the past week, showcasing the most active projects driving the blockchain and crypto space forward.

Boiler Room Fraud: What it is and How to Protect Yourself

Boiler room fraud is a type of investment scam where fraudsters typically approach investors via telephone sales or email to entice them to invest in stocks, bonds, commodities or other financial crypto instruments.

What are ZK-rollups en why are they so significant?

Lately, we've been hearing more and more about zk rollups as the ideal solution to Ethereum's scalability problem. Learn more about ZK rollups and why they matter here.

Top 10 Cryptocurrencies by GitHub Development Activity: A closer look

Discover the top 10 cryptocurrencies by GitHub development activity and learn more about the projects shaping the crypto industry.

Parenting in the digital age: A guide to cryptocurrencies for parents

Discover our guide 'Parenting in the Digital Age', which helps parents wisely support their children in the world of cryptocurrencies. Learn about the fundamentals, pros and cons, and get practical tips to guide your child. Build a financially responsible future together.

CZ, the CEO from Binance in trouble

According to US regulators, there are 30 Binance accounts associated with the owner of Binance himself.

New coins spotlighted. Stacks, LidoDAO en aptos

At Knaken we do our best to keep the range up-to-date. We are always looking for new interesting coins to list. Here are some new gems in our offer!

Is Crypto Haram? Exploring the Debate

In this blog, we explore the debate around whether crypto is haram or halal in Islam. We provide an overview of Islamic finance principles, arguments in favor of and against crypto, and emphasize the importance of seeking guidance from knowledgeable Islamic scholars.

Ready, Set, Settle!

Ready, Set, Settle! Discover our innovative product made for crypto lovers by crypto lovers. Never sell your crypto for euros again and use your portfolio as a checking account.

Bitcoin is 20% up! Discover where this price explosion came from

A bank run occurred this week at the three major banks in the American fintech sector: Silvergate Bank (SI), Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), and Signature Bank (SBNY).

The history of money: from bartering to bitcoin

Discover the history of money and how it has transformed from the barter system to the rise of digital currencies such as Bitcoin.

The rise and fall of famous financial bubbles.

The tulip mania, the South Sea bubble. Discover the financial bubbles of the past and learn why they arose and how they disappeared.

NFTs on Bitcoin? Learn here how that works!

Of course we have been inundated with NFTs in the form of funny pictures, curated collections and memes on Ethereum and other chains in recent years, but never before have they been found natively on the Bitcoin network.

How do you buy real estate with cryptocurrency?

Buying real estate with Bitcoin is becoming more common. From parking lots to expensive mansions. Read here about the latest developments around buying real estate with digital assets.

Platform basics: fee overview

At Knaken we believe it is important to be as transparent as possible to our customers about the costs that are charged.

5 things to look out for before buying crypto

Get tips on what to look out for before buying cryptocurrency. Get to know the crypto basics!

Buy crypto periodically, with an automatic banktransfer (DCA)

What is periodically buying crypto? A brief explanation of how you can buy automated crypto at Knaken.

Add external wallet or exchange address

To withdraw and deposit crypto, it is necessary to verify the external wallet or exchange address.

Platform basics: The slippage indicator

What is the slippage indicator, and how does it work? We explain it to you and tell you how an order book works.

Crypto basics: What is a cryptocurrency wallet?

This blog post explores the concept of cryptocurrency wallets, discussing what they are, how they work, and the different types of cryptocurrency wallets available.

Knaken Family

With this unique program, you can become the owner of a piece of Knaken. You get access to some great benefits and you profit from a growing business and the emerging crypto market.

What is the metaverse, and what does crypto have to do with it?

The metaverse is an online 3D world with the blockchain as the underlying layer. In the metaverse, you can use cryptocurrencies, such as coins and NFTs.

Everything you need to know about technical analysis

How to switch from FTX to Knaken?

In this blog you can read how to send your coins from FTX to Knaken in 3 simple steps.

Why should you invest in crypto en how does it work?

Invest in your own future is ofcourse always a good idea. Saving is 1 thing, but it is also very important to use your savings wisely.

Knaken Vaults! Staking without volatility risk of crypto prices

At Knaken you receive interest by staking your euro's for a fixed period of choice.

Purchasing furniture with crypto

How-to Guide: Settle

Learn how you can easily use Settle for payments

Knaken Settle.

Pay directly with your Knaken account, without hassle. No old-fashioned bank or fiddling with your portfolio. Just a simple act and the payment is made. Ready to Settle?

The Ethereum merge. What will change for you?

The Ethereum merge. Everything you need to know about the merge and what this means for you.

How does Bitcoin work?

How does Bitcoin work? A short explanation where we explain how this digital currency works.

What is Bitcoin?

What is Bitcoin? A short explanation where we go deeper into what exactly Bitcoin is.

Security tips & tricks

What can you do to properly secure your account?

What are NFTs?

What are NFTs, and what can you do with them?

What is cryptocurrency?

What is cryptocurrency? This is what you need to know!

What is blockchain?

What is a blockchain and how does the technology work?

What is going on with Bitcoin and Crypto?

Jeroen Blokland helps us navigate the stormy crypto markets and gives perspective on the UST debacle.

The UST crash

Terra announcement

Meet Jeroen Blokland!

My name is Jeroen Blokland.

Crypto basics: Deposit and withdraw crypto

All tips for when you need to give a presentation about crypto

Tips & Tricks for crypto presentations

To insure or not to insure: what is the best choice for your valuables?

Investing in sustainability with crypto currency

Dotting the i's for your business event

4 tips to start private real estate investing

Why buy a cheap bike?