Complete beginner

Never owned crypto? Start here.

1. Step 1 What are digital assets?

   A plain-English introduction for people who have never owned crypto — what digital assets are, everyday examples, and what makes them different from money in your bank.

2. Step 2 Should you invest?

   FCA-aligned checklist — debt, emergency fund, FOMO and whether crypto fits your situation.

3. Step 3 Words explained

   Blockchain, wallet, exchange, NFT and other terms explained simply for UK readers with no crypto background.

4. Step 4 No FSCS protection

   Why UK bank deposit protection does not cover crypto on exchanges — Celsius-style failures, scams and what you can do.

5. Step 5 All scam types

   Every major UK crypto scam explained — phishing, pig butchering, clone firms, fake apps and recovery fraud.