Crypto security can feel complicated, but most protection comes from simple habits anyone can learn. In this episode, we walk through eight small routines that make a big difference in keeping your accounts and devices safe. Everything stays clear, practical, and beginner friendly.

In this episode of Crypto, Explained, we walk through eight essential steps that strengthen your online security and protect your digital assets. You will learn how two factor authentication adds a critical layer of defense, why phishing traps are so convincing, and how to set up your tools so they work quietly in the background to keep you safe. We also explain hot and cold wallets, why test transactions prevent expensive mistakes, and how each step works together to shut down the most common scams.

We also explore how bookmarking official sites, updating your devices regularly, and reviewing wallet activity each week can turn security into a simple routine that supports your crypto confidence over the long term.

Ali is the curious, approachable voice behind Crypto Explained, guiding listeners through crypto in plain English and giving beginners the tools they need to feel secure, capable, and ready to explore digital money with confidence.

Tune in to Crypto, Explained by the NCA, Episode 11, to discover how curiosity can turn into confidence in the world of digital money.

What's Discussed:

(00:06) How two-factor authentication protects your most important accounts

(03:51) Why phishing traps work and how to avoid them

(06:21) The difference between hot wallets and cold wallets

(07:17) Why test transactions prevent costly mistakes

(08:04) How updates, browser hygiene, and clean devices keep wallets safe

(08:58) The right way to store keys and recovery phrases offline

(10:17) How to spot scams that rely on urgency or unrealistic promises

(11:03) Why checking wallet activity weekly boosts long-term security

Learn more about the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA):

Website: https://nca.org

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Crypto is becoming a powerful tool for ownership, strategy, and long term financial confidence as it enters mainstream finance. This episode focuses on how crypto connects individual empowerment with institutional adoption and real market impact.

In this episode of Crypto, Explained, we sit down with Karin, a crypto holder and trader to unpack how financial self sovereignty, market structure, and real world crypto adoption intersect. We break down how institutions approach crypto as an asset class, why wallets and on-chain transparency matter, and how strategy, education, and access shape sustainable participation in crypto markets.

We also explore how to get started with crypto, how to keep your assets secure, and how crypto provides transparency and financial self sovereignty, helping people build confidence, clarity, and control as they engage with digital assets.

Karin is a dynamic leader, consultant, and recognized voice in Web3 and institutional crypto adoption, serving in fractional executive roles, advising startups, speaking globally on crypto and DAO security, and supporting financial literacy through board leadership and industry education.

What's Discussed:

• (02:34) Financial dependency and lack of asset control

• (04:06) Learning crypto trading and DeFi

• (05:18) Achieving financial sovereignty

• (11:21) Asset custody in legal disputes

• (13:26) Blockchain transparency and key security

• (16:13) Choosing compliant crypto platforms

• (17:25) Audits and proof of reserves

• (20:58) KYC and fraud prevention

• (24:02) Funding, fees, and spreads

• (27:22) Hot/cold and custodial/non-custodial wallets

• (32:27) Cross-border transfers and donations

• (35:56) Financial inclusion via DeFi

Learn more about the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA):

Website: https://nca.org

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/natcryptoassoc/

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Crypto payments are quietly reshaping how money moves, making transfers faster, cheaper, and more accessible for everyday people around the world. This episode focuses on the real value behind crypto and why payments may be the place where it matters most.

In this episode of Crypto, Explained, we sit down with May Zabaneh, Vice President of Product for Blockchain, Crypto, and Digital Currencies at PayPal, to unpack how crypto is moving beyond trading and into real world payments. We break down why cross border transfers are still inefficient, how stablecoins create economic stability, how people are using crypto for shopping and gifting, and what recent data reveals about growing adoption.

We also explore how trusted platforms, familiar apps, and a focus on real world utility over technical complexity are helping crypto feel simpler, safer, and more usable in everyday life.

May Zabaneh leads PayPal's blockchain, crypto, and digital currency initiatives, working at the intersection of traditional finance and emerging technology to improve how money moves globally for consumers and merchants.

What's Discussed:

• (01:10) How Global Payments Still Break Today

• (04:02) Why Crypto Solves Speed and Cost Problems

• (07:18) Growing Up With Currency Instability

• (11:45) Sending Money Instantly Across Borders

• (16:30) Why Value Matters More Than Technology

• (22:05) Stablecoins and Economic Stability

• (28:40) Crypto Gifting and Everyday Use

• (34:15) How Merchants Benefit From Crypto Payments

• (41:50) What Mainstream Adoption Really Looks Like

Learn more about the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA):

Website: https://nca.org

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Instagram: @natcryptoassoc

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/natcryptoassoc

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/natcryptoassoc/

Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice.