Guides
Everything we explain at the counter, written down. No hype, no investment advice.
Plain-English guides from the people who answer these questions at the counter every day. No hype, no price predictions, no investment advice. Just how this stuff actually works.
How to Buy Bitcoin Without an Exchange
Every way to buy Bitcoin without opening an exchange account: peer-to-peer, Bitcoin ATMs, and in-person desks, with the honest trade-offs of each.
How to Buy Bitcoin in California (2026 Guide)
Exchanges, Bitcoin ATMs and staffed counters compared on cost, the $1,000 kiosk cap, ID rules and how fast the coins reach you.
California’s $1,000 Bitcoin ATM Limit, Explained
What the Digital Financial Assets Law actually caps, the fee ceiling, the spread line on the receipt, and what to do above $1,000.
Crypto Scams: How to Spot Them Before They Cost You
The scams we see most often, the red flags that give them away, and what our staff will never ask you to do.
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