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FC MARKETS

Markets, money and the economy, explained for American investors

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Crypto

How to Evaluate a Crypto Exchange: Fees, Custody, Licensing and Risk

A crypto exchange is where most people first buy digital assets, and also where much of the risk sits. This guide explains how exchanges make money, what the fee schedule hides, how custody and proof of reserves work, which US licenses and protections do and do not apply, and a checklist for comparing platforms.

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