Blog tagged as Cryptoasset

Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Money Transfer System, Not a Dollar Replacement for Daily Spending

By Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA

Bitcoin's primary design is not for everyday retail spending but as a robust, peer-to-peer system for significant value transfer and a secure settlement layer, akin to "digital gold," making its base-layer transaction speed less critical than often perceived.
05/15/2025 05:37 PM - Comment(s)

Should You Invest in Crypto? It's Not a Simple Answer.

By Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA

In a digital era brimming with promises and uncertainties, the question lingers: Is investing in cryptocurrencies a game-changing opportunity or a perilous leap into the unknown?
06/01/2023 11:15 AM - Comment(s)

Cryptocurrency Pitfalls to Be Aware Of

By Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA

Crypto has made a big impact on investing, but it’s important to consider some of its pitfalls before jumping in.
11/16/2022 08:03 AM - Comment(s)

Financial Market Basics

By Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA

You know you should be investing in the market, but did you know that there are different types of financial markets? Read on to learn more.
10/10/2022 08:00 AM - Comment(s)

Cryptocurrency Wallets

By Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA

You've decided to purchase crypto. Where do you keep it? How do you choose a wallet?
04/08/2022 08:50 AM - Comment(s)

How and Where to Make Your First Purchase of Cryptocurrency

By Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA

Wondering how to get started with purchasing crypto? Here's an overview of how to make your first purchase of cryptocurrency.
03/24/2022 08:00 AM - Comment(s)

Cryptocurrency and Taxes

By Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA

Cryptocurrencies are considered property. Here are some common digital asset situations that create a tax liability.
03/18/2022 08:05 AM - Comment(s)

Ethereum Explained

By Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA

The last Strateon Intelligent Wealth Insights post looked at Bitcoin. Now it's time to look at the second largest cryptocurrency by market cap, and the one that may have had the biggest impact on the financial system besides Bitcoin: Ethereum.

Similar to how there is a difference between Bitcoin and ...

03/14/2022 04:34 PM - Comment(s)

Bitcoin Explained

By Mike Halper, CFP®, MPAS®, SE-AWMA®, CDAA, CBDA

Bitcoin is the original and the most prominent cryptocurrency in use today. Here is an overview of bitcoin, how it works, and how to use it.
03/09/2022 09:49 AM - Comment(s)