Crypto, Explained by the National Cryptocurrency Association
Episodes
23: Reacting to Crypto Hot Takes with Ali Tager | Crypto Confidence Coach
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Crypto often gets reduced to headlines, hype, or fear, leaving many people unsure what to actually believe. For most, the biggest barrier is not acces...
22: 5 Easy Ways to Start with Crypto with Stu Alderoty | President, National Cryptocurrency Association
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Crypto can feel intimidating when you are not sure where to start. Many people assume they need technical expertise or a large investment before explo...
21: Crypto Taxes Made Simple with Trish Turner, Crypto Tax Girl | Former IRS
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Crypto taxes can feel overwhelming, especially when you hear terms like capital gains, 1099 forms, and reporting requirements. The good news is that o...
21: Crypto Taxes Made Simple with Trish Turner, Crypto Tax Girl | Former IRS
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Crypto taxes can feel overwhelming, especially when you hear terms like capital gains, 1099 forms, and reporting requirements. The good news is that o...
20: Stablecoins in the Headlines: What the Latest News Actually Means
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Stablecoins are appearing in crypto headlines across policy, payments, and technology. From Washington regulation to global finance infrastructure, ne...
19: Crypto ETFs, Explained: Bridging Wall Street and Crypto
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Crypto ETFs can sound like a complicated Wall Street product. In reality, they are a simple way to get crypto price exposure through a regular brokera...
18: Stablecoins 101: The Digital Dollars Quietly Reshaping the Financial System
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Talking about stablecoins can sometimes feel technical or confusing, especially when the word crypto already makes some people hesitate. In this episo...
17: Crypto Curious vs Crypto Skeptical: How Couples Find Common Ground
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Talking about crypto with your partner can feel awkward, risky, or even off limits. In this episode, we break down how real couples navigate skepticis...
16: Building on Blockchain with Dom & Phil Kwok, EasyA
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Building on a blockchain can sound technical, intimidating, or out of reach, but at its core it is simply software created by real people that runs on...
15: Crypto Donations Explained: How Giving Really Works
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Crypto donations can feel complicated, intimidating, or unclear, but at their core they are simply a new way to give using digital assets. This episod...
14: Memecoins Explained: Hype, Risk, and How to Try Them Safely
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Memecoins can sometimes feel confusing, overhyped, or outright chaotic, but at their core they are digital tokens driven by internet culture, communit...
13: NFTs Explained: 7 Questions You Need Answered
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
NFTs can sometimes feel confusing, overhyped, or hard to understand, but they are simply unique digital assets with verified ownership on the blockcha...
12: Crypto Smart Contracts Explained: 4 Essentials You Need to Know
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Smart contracts can sound complicated, but at their core, they are just code that executes agreements automatically. In this episode, Ali breaks down ...
11: 8 Simple Steps to Keep Your Crypto Secure
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Crypto security can feel complicated, but most protection comes from simple habits anyone can learn. In this episode, we walk through eight small rout...
10: Getting Started in Crypto and Gaining Financial Freedom with Karin
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Crypto is becoming a powerful tool for ownership, strategy, and long term financial confidence as it enters mainstream finance. This episode focuses o...
9: May Zabaneh from PayPal: How Crypto Changes Value Movement
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Crypto payments are quietly reshaping how money moves, making transfers faster, cheaper, and more accessible for everyday people around the world. Thi...
8: Decoding Crypto Jargon with the NCA Team
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Crypto jargon creates confusion fast and keeps beginners from feeling confident in the space. This episode simplifies the core terms that shape the cr...
7: 5 Crypto Scams and How to Easily Avoid Them
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Crypto scams show up in more places than people expect, and knowing how to spot them helps you stay safe online. In this episode, we break down the fi...
6: Debunking Crypto Myths With Natalie Rix
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Crypto can feel confusing when headlines and hype overshadow the simple ideas that make the technology useful. In this episode, we bring everything ba...
5: Listener Q&A: What Gives Crypto Value, Why It's Not Too Late to Start + Mor
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Crypto feels like it's everywhere, but knowing where you should get started? That's the tricky part. In this episode of Crypto, Explained, we make the...
4: Crypto Wallets Explained: The 5 Basics For Understanding Wallets Like a Pro
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your crypto isn't really in your wallet. So where is it? And how do you keep it safe? In this episode, we break down the role of wallets in the crypto...
3: Stu Alderoty: The Biggest Crypto Myths Busted: Fact vs. Fiction
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you've spent any time online, you've probably noticed everyone seems to have a strong opinion about crypto. Some call it the future of money. Other...
2: 7 Things You Need to Know About Blockchain (Explaining It In Plain English)
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Almost half of people in the U.S. who don't own or use crypto say they don't understand how it all works. Nearly 70% say they'd want more information ...
1: What Is Crypto, Really?
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever wondered what crypto actually is, why it matters, and why everyone has an opinion about it—this episode is for you. With expert guest...
Welcome to Crypto, Explained by the National Cryptocurrency Association
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's be real — most people feel lost when it comes to crypto. The language sounds like another planet, the research feels overwhelming, and the lou...