Why VanillaCrypto Exists
When we started covering cryptocurrency, most of what we found online was either written by people trying to sell you something or by people who did not really understand what they were writing about. Neither is good enough.
VanillaCrypto was built around one idea: crypto information should be written by people who actually understand it, checked against reality, and explained in plain English. No hype. No agenda. No unnecessary complexity.
We cover wallets, exchanges, mining, trading, and regulation, from DeFi and payments to the growing number of apps and services built on blockchain. If it involves cryptocurrency, we want you to understand it clearly.
What We Stand For
- ✎We write for readers, not for search engines. If a piece is not genuinely useful to a real person, it does not go live.
- 🔍We verify before we publish. Claims are checked. Data is sourced. If something changes, we update the article.
- 💬We use plain language. Crypto has enough jargon already. We translate rather than repeat it.
- ⚠We disclose what matters. Where we have commercial relationships with third parties, we say so clearly. See our Advertisement Policy for the full picture.
Our Editorial Team
Our content is written and reviewed by people with hands-on experience in blockchain technology, cryptocurrency trading, and digital finance.
Joanna Laine
Based in Helsinki. Seven years covering fintech and digital assets. Previously at a blockchain infrastructure firm.
Mia Morin
Canada-based crypto journalist and analyst. Focuses on regulation, wallets, and how crypto intersects with everyday finance.
A Note on Independence
VanillaCrypto is independently operated. We are not affiliated with any cryptocurrency exchange, wallet provider, or blockchain project. Some articles contain links to third-party services. Where those relationships involve compensation, we disclose them plainly.
Our editorial decisions are made independently of any commercial consideration. If we recommend something, it is because we believe it is genuinely worth your attention.
Get in Touch
Questions, corrections, or tips? We read everything sent to our contact page. If you spot an error in any of our content, please let us know and we will fix it promptly.