ChangeNOW Blog

StealthEX Alternatives: 5 Competitors (October 2026)

StealthEX is still running, but a moved rate, unclear fees or a compliance hold send some users elsewhere. Here are five StealthEX competitors and what real users say.

How to Recover Stolen Crypto: Step-by-Step Guide | ChangeNOW X Space

Learn what to do after a crypto theft, how investigators trace stolen funds, when exchanges can freeze assets, and how to avoid fake recovery services.

Punycode Phishing: How Homograph Attacks Create Fake Crypto Sites

One letter. $20,000 gone. Learn how a homograph attack makes fake crypto sites look real.

What Is the Zcash Price Prediction for 2026, 2027, and 2030?

Treating Zcash as a guaranteed moonshot ignores the regulatory reality, but announcing it dead ignores the massive rebound in volume. Untangling the facts and the sentiment in our ZEC price prediction analysis.

Token2049 Singapore Day 2 Recap: Wallet Talks, Zcash Interview & a Private Ferrari Preview

From panels & interviews to a private Ferrari preview: Token2049 Singapore Day 2, recapped.

SimpleSwap vs ChangeNOW 2026

A detailed head-to-head review of ChangeNOW and SimpleSwap — from transaction times and pricing to security and user experience.

Crypto Mass Payouts: How Platforms Can Pay Thousands of Users

Paying one person in crypto is easy. Paying thousands is an infrastructure problem. Here’s how mass crypto payouts work with CSV, APIs, wallets, and email-based payments.

Token2049 Singapore Day 1 Recap: Big Stages, an OKX Office Tour and 128 Cups of Coffee

From Tom Lee's bull market talk to a plush poop: so lively, so different Token2049 Singapore Day 1, recapped.

15 Profitable SaaS Ideas in Crypto and Fintech for 2026

A ranked list of 15 crypto and fintech SaaS ideas that earn on every swap, payment or payout, showing for each which part the founder builds and which part plugs in through a provider's API.

Best Crypto Portfolio Trackers in 2026

Discover how to pick a crypto portfolio tracker for exchanges, DeFi wallets, stocks, or taxes, with free and paid options compared side by side.

ChangeNOW at TOKEN2049 Singapore: Where to Find us During This Week

ChangeNOW's guide to its TOKEN2049 Week in Singapore: where to find the booth, when its team speaks, and how to get into its own and partner side events.

What Is a Crypto Super App? Why the Next Billion Users Should Never Touch a Blockchain

Discover how to cut a crypto payment from eight steps to one. ChangeNOW's Pauline Shangett on the iced latte problem and why crypto needs super apps.

5 LetsExchange Alternatives After the Shutdown

LetsExchange stopped new swaps on Oct 1. Here's what to do with a pending exchange and 5 alternatives to swap crypto now.

How Gasless Transactions Work: The Complete Beginner-Friendly Guide

No Gas? How Gasless Blockchain Transactions Work

Why Are Crypto Swaps Getting Cheaper?

Layer 2 networks use off-chain batching to crush gas fees and capture daily swap count. Here's how.

10 Crypto Mistakes Support Agents Fix Every Day

Wrong network, missed memo, stuck pending: the mistakes support sees daily, and here's how they get fixed

DeFi Yield Explained Through Cap’s Onchain Credit Model

See how its onchain guarantee model works and where ChangeNOW fits in.

Crypto Events Calendar in October 2026

A BD-focused guide to October 2026's three main crypto conferences, TOKEN2049 Singapore, Money20/20 USA, and Ripple Swell, rated by deal potential, with dates, venues, ticket prices, and where to meet the ChangeNOW team.

NOW Token Burns: How ChangeNOW Manages $NOW Supply

See the full burn history and how $NOW is used across the ChangeNOW ecosystem.

Fixed vs Floating Exchange Rate in Crypto: Which to Choose?

A fixed rate locks your final crypto amount against volatility, while a floating rate executes at live market prices. Learn the difference, risks, and when to use each.

Is DOGE a Good Investment? Here's What Data Says

Our internal data shows how people really use Dogecoin: rising volume share, top swap pairs, hype-driven swings and very little holding.

Bitget Hack Explained: How $387.5M Was Stolen

Bitget has confirmed a major security breach affecting approximately $387.5 million in assets across its hot and warm wallet infrastructure. Private-key compromise has been ruled out.

Dogwifhat (WIF): Inside the Community Behind the Meme Coin

What keeps a meme coin alive after the first viral moment? WIF contributors explain how creators, culture, participation, and a dog in a pink hat built a brand without a traditional crypto company.

HYPE vs Reality: What Is Behind the Latest Hyperliquid News?

While Crypto X is euphoric about HYPE, ChangeNOW's swap data paints a more mundane picture. Not like it's bad either.

DeFi App Development in 2026: Everything You Need to Know

A practical guide to building a DeFi app in 2026, covering revenue models, core features, tech stack, a seven-step launch process, cost ranges by project tier, and the security and regulatory risks teams need to plan for.

How Crypto Exchanges Earn Money in 2026

The article breaks down every way a crypto exchange earns money, from trading fees and the spread to listings, staking and custody, and shows how the business model decides which streams a platform can bill for.

Over $790,000 in USDT and SOL Seized and Returned | Venezuela's CICPC & ChangeNOW

Over $790K in stolen USDT and SOL was recovered in Venezuela. See how CICPC, CRIXTO, AQ Forensics, and ChangeNOW worked together to trace, freeze, and recover the funds.

What Happens When a Coin Gets Delisted? What to Do Next

A delisting does not automatically mean lost funds, but timing and transaction status matter.

Crypto Wallet Security: Best Practices to Protect Your Funds

Your wallet is only as secure as your weakest habit – here's what actually keeps crypto safe

Cheapest Networks for USDT Swaps in 2026

Real on-chain data reveals which USDT network saves you the most on every swap.

How to Avoid Crypto Phishing Emails and Protect Your Funds

The Email Looks Real. The Request Still Might Be a Scam

What is USDT and How Does It Work?

What is USDT and how does it work? Let’s dive into the fascinating world of Tether and discover why it’s a popular choice for crypto users.

5 Mobile Crypto App Features That Make Crypto Easier to Use

See how mobile crypto apps make storing, sending, paying, tracking prices, and managing a portfolio easier.

How to Store a Crypto Seed Phrase Securely

One mistake with your seed phrase and your crypto is gone forever – here's how to actually keep it safe.

Why Was My Transaction Placed Under AML/Compliance Review?

Your crypto transfer suddenly stopped mid-way? Here's what an AML flag really means for you.

The Future of Digital Wallets: How NOW Wallet is Adapting to Evolving Crypto Trends

From paper backups to all-in-one super-apps – here's where crypto wallets are actually headed next.