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Plain-English guides to accepting bitcoin payments in the United States — wallets, payment processors, point-of-sale, invoicing, and the IRS and FinCEN rules that actually apply to a U.S. business.

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Getting Started

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.

August 19, 2026
Security

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.

August 17, 2026
Taxes & Rules

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.

August 14, 2026
For Business

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.

August 12, 2026
Payment Tools

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.

August 10, 2026
Getting Started

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.

August 7, 2026
Security

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.

August 5, 2026
Taxes & Rules

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.

August 3, 2026
For Business

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.

July 31, 2026
Payment Tools

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.

July 29, 2026
Getting Started

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.

July 27, 2026
Security

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.

July 24, 2026
Taxes & Rules

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.

July 22, 2026
For Business

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.

July 20, 2026
Payment Tools

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.

July 17, 2026
Getting Started

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.

July 15, 2026
Security

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.

July 13, 2026
Taxes & Rules

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.

July 10, 2026
For Business

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.

July 8, 2026
Payment Tools

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.

July 6, 2026
Getting Started

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
Security

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
Taxes & Rules

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
For Business

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
Payment Tools

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
Getting Started

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

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