Crypto doesn’t work like a credit card. If someone gains access to your account or wallet and transfers your coins, there’s no easy way to reverse the transaction.

The good news is that protecting your crypto usually comes down to a few basic steps: Choosing the right place to store it, securing access to your account, and learning to spot scams before they become a real threat.  Here’s everything you need to know.

How you keep your crypto safe depends on where you store it. You have a few options.

A centralized crypto exchange is the easiest place for most beginners to buy, sell, and hold digital assets.

In that setup, the exchange acts as the custodian, meaning it controls the infrastructure and, in many…