Editorial standards

How we research and review

Your money is on the line, so every review and recommendation on Cryptocurrency Haus follows the same independent process.

Last updated October 2026

Our principles

What you can expect from us

Hands-on testing

We review platforms by using them: opening accounts, funding them and testing the features beginners actually rely on.

Independent ratings

Partners can’t pay for placement, buy a higher rating or review our content before it’s published.

Kept current

Crypto changes fast. We revisit our guides, remove outdated advice and show the last-updated date on every article.

Our process

How a review gets made

Open and fund an account

We sign up like a regular customer, complete verification and deposit real money.

Test what matters

We buy, sell, deposit and withdraw, and contact support to see how responsive it is.

Check the facts

We compare fees against published schedules and confirm security practices, licensing and availability by country.

Publish and maintain

We explain who it’s best for, including the downsides, then recheck the review when products, fees or rules change.

What we evaluate

The criteria behind our ratings

Every product category has its own checklist. These are the factors we weigh most for the two categories beginners ask about most.

Exchanges

  • Security track record and account protections
  • Regulation and licensing where you live
  • Total cost: trading fees, spreads and withdrawal fees
  • Ease of use for beginners
  • Coin selection and payment methods
  • Customer support quality

Wallets

  • Security model and who controls the keys
  • Open-source code and independent audits
  • Supported coins and networks
  • Setup, backup and recovery experience
  • Price and company reputation

How we make money

Some links are affiliate links. If you sign up through them we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you. That never changes our ratings, and we recommend products we don’t earn from when they’re the better choice.

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Sponsored content

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Corrections

If you spot an error or outdated information, tell us. We review every report and update the article, noting significant changes in its update note.

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Who’s behind the reviews

Written and edited by Christy Lynn.

Christy founded Cryptocurrency Haus in 2017 and has been investing in and teaching crypto ever since.

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