What We Do
Most crypto content is written to sell something: an exchange sign-up, a coin, a course. StartCryptoNow is written to help beginners understand what they are doing before they do it. We cover four areas:
- US crypto taxes: how the IRS treats crypto, and how each state adds its own rules.
- Wallets and security: hot vs cold wallets and seed phrases.
- Scam prevention: how common scams work and how to report them.
- Getting started: buying your first Bitcoin and comparing exchanges.
How We Research and Update Articles
- Primary sources first. Tax figures come from the IRS, state revenue departments, and the laws themselves. Fraud statistics come from the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) and the FTC. Each guide lists its sources.
- Dated figures. Tax brackets and thresholds change every year, so we say which tax year a number belongs to.
- Regular reviews. We review tax guides when the IRS publishes new inflation adjustments and when state laws change. Every article shows when it was published and last updated.
- Corrections. When we find a mistake we fix it and update the date. Found an error? Tell us through the contact page.
Our articles are written by founder and editor Asad Shaikh, who has spent nine years researching, trading, and teaching crypto and holds a BS in Computer Science from Virtual University of Pakistan. Read our full editorial policy.
Independence and Money
We don't recommend coins, predict prices, or manage anyone's money. Our guides currently contain no affiliate links. If we add affiliate links or advertising, we'll label them clearly on the page and explain them in our disclaimer. Advertising will never decide what we write or which products we compare.
How this site is funded: StartCryptoNow is currently self-funded by its founder. We plan to show display ads through Google AdSense once our application is approved, and we may later add clearly labeled affiliate links. Neither will change our editorial standards.
Education, Not Advice
Everything on this site is general education. It isn't financial, investment, tax, or legal advice, and it can't account for your situation. For decisions about your own return or investments, talk to a qualified professional such as a CPA, enrolled agent, or tax attorney. Read the full disclaimer.
Contact
Questions, corrections, or topic suggestions: email hello@startcryptonow.com or see our contact page.