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Training Your Staff to Take Bitcoin Payments
A practical guide to bitcoin checkout training for US businesses: what employees need to know about wallets, confirmations, refunds, and IRS recordkeeping.
July 4, 2026
Setting Internal Controls for Crypto Payments
A plain-English guide to building internal controls for crypto payments at US businesses: policy frameworks, access management, recordkeeping, and IRS/FinCEN...
July 3, 2026
Setting Up Your First Bitcoin Wallet to Get Paid
A plain-English walkthrough of how to set up a bitcoin wallet to receive payments, covering wallet types, key concepts, and what US businesses should know be...
July 3, 2026
What It Really Means to Accept Bitcoin as Payment
A plain-language guide for U.S. businesses and individuals on how bitcoin payments actually work, what you receive, and what comes next.
July 3, 2026
Managing Bitcoin Price Volatility as a Merchant
A plain-English guide to bitcoin price risk for US merchants, covering instant conversion to partial holds, so you can decide how much volatility your busine...
July 2, 2026
Accepting Payments Over the Lightning Network
Learn how US businesses and individuals can accept Lightning Network payments, set up a lightning invoice, and process fast bitcoin payments with minimal fees.
July 1, 2026
AML and KYC Basics When You Accept Bitcoin
A plain-English guide to anti-money laundering and know-your-customer rules US businesses face when accepting Bitcoin payments.
July 1, 2026
How to Store Bitcoin Your Business Receives Safely
A practical guide for U.S. businesses on secure bitcoin storage: hot wallets, cold storage, multisig, custody, and key management basics.
July 1, 2026
What Happens When a Bitcoin Transaction Gets Stuck
Learn why bitcoin transactions get stuck in the mempool, what RBF and CPFP mean for US merchants, and what to do operationally when a customer payment stalls...
June 30, 2026
Bitcoin Tax for U.S. Businesses: What You Actually Owe
How the IRS treats bitcoin payments received by U.S. businesses, what records to keep, and which tax forms apply.
June 29, 2026
State Money Transmitter Laws and Bitcoin Acceptance in the US
Most US merchants who accept Bitcoin payments don't need a state money transmitter license. Here's how the law draws the line and which states have their own...
June 29, 2026
How to Report Bitcoin Income to the IRS
A plain-English walkthrough of how to report Bitcoin income to the IRS, which forms apply, what counts as taxable, and where to get current guidance.
June 28, 2026
How to Spot a Fake Bitcoin Payment Confirmation
Learn how US merchants can identify fake bitcoin payment screenshots, 0-confirmation double-spend attempts, and spoofed processor emails before releasing goods.
June 28, 2026
Handling Refunds and Chargebacks With Bitcoin
Learn how Bitcoin refunds and chargebacks work for US businesses: why crypto refunds are irreversible, how to build a fair refund policy, and what tools can...
June 27, 2026
Auto-Converting Bitcoin to USD: How It Works
A plain-English guide to how payment processors auto-convert bitcoin to USD at the moment of sale, so US merchants get settled in dollars without holding cry...
June 26, 2026
How a Retail Store Can Start Accepting Bitcoin in the US
A practical guide for U.S. retail shops to add bitcoin payments: hardware, processors, taxes, and what to tell your staff.
June 26, 2026
How BTCPay Server Works for US Small Business
A plain-English look at BTCPay Server's self-hosted architecture, hosting options available to US merchants, integration paths, and how it compares to manage...
June 26, 2026
Hardware Wallets for Business Bitcoin: An Overview for US Merchants
How Ledger, Trezor, and Coldcard hardware wallets protect a business's accumulated Bitcoin by storing private keys offline, with account structures and signi...
June 25, 2026
Bitcoin Network Fees: What US Merchants Need to Know
How Bitcoin's fee market works, what sat/vByte bidding means for on-chain settlement costs, and when Lightning Network payments make more sense for US mercha...
June 24, 2026
Form 8300 and Large Bitcoin Payments: What US Businesses Must File
When a US business receives more than $10,000 in Bitcoin in a single transaction or related series, IRS Form 8300 may apply. Here is how the rule works.
June 24, 2026
Best Bitcoin Payment Processors for U.S. Businesses
A plain-English guide to choosing a bitcoin payment processor in the U.S., covering fees, custody, compliance, and what to watch out for.
June 24, 2026
Bitcoin for US Subscription Businesses: Recurring Payment Challenges
Bitcoin's push-only model means auto-billing doesn't work natively. Learn the workarounds US subscription businesses use and the IRS rules that apply to each...
June 23, 2026
Bitcoin for B2B Payments: How US Businesses Pay Each Other
How US businesses use Bitcoin to settle invoices, replace international wires, and compress payment windows, including the IRS and FinCEN rules that apply.
June 22, 2026
How to Accept Bitcoin Payments in the U.S.: A Beginner's Guide
A practical guide for U.S. businesses and individuals who want to start accepting bitcoin payments, from wallet setup to tax recordkeeping.
June 22, 2026
How to Verify a Bitcoin Payment Before You Ship
A plain-English guide for US merchants on how to verify a bitcoin payment is confirmed, what block confirmations mean, and when it is safe to release goods.
June 21, 2026
Is Accepting Bitcoin Legal in the US?
A plain-English look at bitcoin's legal status for US businesses and individuals, covering IRS guidance, FinCEN rules, state money-transmitter laws, and what...
June 21, 2026
How to Price Your Products When You Accept Bitcoin
A practical guide to bitcoin exchange rate pricing for US businesses: when to lock rates, how processors help, and what the IRS expects you to track.
June 20, 2026
Bitcoin Payment Gateways vs Direct Wallet Payments
Bitcoin payment gateway or direct wallet? Learn how each works, what changes for U.S. businesses, and how to pick the right setup for your situation.
June 19, 2026
How Long a Bitcoin Payment Takes to Confirm
Bitcoin payment confirmation time explained: what happens after you send, why it varies, how many confirmations you need, and what businesses can do while th...
June 19, 2026
Bitcoin Address Types Explained for US Merchants
Learn the difference between Legacy, SegWit, and Bech32 Bitcoin addresses and how BIP21 QR codes help US merchants reduce checkout errors.
June 18, 2026
Backing Up and Recovering a Bitcoin Wallet: A Practical Guide
Learn how to back up your bitcoin wallet seed phrase, store it safely, and recover access if your device is lost or damaged.
June 17, 2026
Bitcoin vs Stablecoins for Accepting Payments: What U.S. Businesses Should Know
Compare bitcoin and stablecoins for U.S. payment acceptance. Covers volatility, taxes, fees, and which option fits your business.
June 17, 2026
Bitcoin Capital Gains vs. Business Income: How the IRS Taxes What You Receive
Whether bitcoin you receive is taxed as capital gains or ordinary business income depends on why you received it. Here's how the IRS draws that line.
June 16, 2026
Accepting Bitcoin Donations for Nonprofits: A Practical U.S. Guide
How U.S. nonprofits can accept bitcoin donations, handle IRS reporting, choose a processor, and issue donor receipts correctly.
June 15, 2026
How to Accept Bitcoin on Shopify and WooCommerce
A practical guide for U.S. merchants on adding bitcoin payment options to Shopify and WooCommerce stores, covering plugins, processors, and tax basics.
June 14, 2026
Should Your Business Accept Bitcoin? The Honest Pros and Cons
A practical look at the real benefits and risks of accepting bitcoin for U.S. businesses, covering fees, taxes, volatility, and how to get started.
June 14, 2026
Multisig Wallets for Business Bitcoin: How Shared Custody Works
A practical guide to multisig wallet setups for U.S. businesses holding bitcoin, covering how multi-signature custody works and when it makes sense.
June 13, 2026
FinCEN Rules for U.S. Businesses That Accept Bitcoin
A plain-language guide to FinCEN's bitcoin business rules: MSB registration, AML programs, reporting thresholds, and what most merchants can skip.
June 12, 2026
How to Invoice Clients in Bitcoin: A Practical Guide
How to create a bitcoin invoice, record the payment for taxes, and avoid common pitfalls. A practical guide for U.S. businesses and freelancers.
June 12, 2026
Custodial vs. Self-Custodial Bitcoin Payment Tools: What U.S. Businesses Need to Know
Learn how custodial and self-custodial bitcoin payment tools differ, who holds your funds, and which setup fits your U.S. business or personal needs.
June 11, 2026
How Bitcoin Payments Work, Step by Step
A plain-language walkthrough of the bitcoin transaction process: how funds move, what confirmations mean, and what to expect as a U.S. business or individual.
June 10, 2026
Protecting Your Business from Bitcoin Payment Scams
A practical guide for U.S. businesses on identifying fake bitcoin payments, avoiding crypto merchant fraud, and building safer bitcoin checkout processes.
June 10, 2026
Recordkeeping for Bitcoin Payments at Tax Time
A practical guide to tracking bitcoin payments for U.S. tax purposes: what records to keep, how to organize them, and common mistakes to avoid.
June 9, 2026
How Freelancers Can Get Paid in Bitcoin
A practical guide for U.S. freelancers on invoicing clients in bitcoin, handling taxes, and choosing the right tools to receive payments.
June 8, 2026
Accepting Bitcoin at the Point of Sale: A Guide for U.S. Businesses
How U.S. businesses can accept bitcoin in person — hardware options, settlement choices, tax basics, and what to watch out for at checkout.
June 7, 2026
On-Chain vs Lightning: Which Bitcoin Payment Rail to Use
Compare on-chain bitcoin and Lightning Network payments to pick the right rail for your U.S. business or personal transactions.
June 7, 2026
Hot Wallet vs Cold Storage for Business Bitcoin: What U.S. Businesses Need to Know
Compare hot wallets and cold storage for holding business bitcoin. Learn which setup fits your transaction volume, risk tolerance, and IRS recordkeeping needs.
June 6, 2026
Accepting Bitcoin for Your Online Store
A practical guide for U.S. e-commerce businesses that want to add bitcoin as a payment option, covering tools, taxes, and setup steps.
June 5, 2026
Do You Charge Sales Tax on Bitcoin Sales?
Whether U.S. businesses owe sales tax on bitcoin transactions depends on what's being sold, not how it's paid. Here's how it actually works.
June 5, 2026
How to Add a Bitcoin Payment Button to Your Website
A practical guide for U.S. businesses and individuals who want to add a bitcoin checkout button to their site, from hosted widgets to self-custodial options.
June 4, 2026