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July 9, 2026
How to get your first cryptocurrencies safely in 2026
Beginner guide: CEX, P2P and how to keep custody of your assets by holding them in VKX Wallet, with onchain deposit and 100% gas-free.
How to get your first cryptocurrencies safely
Entering crypto has become simple. The key is choosing the right path and keeping custody of your assets.
Ways to acquire
- Centralized exchanges (CEX): like Binance or Coinbase. Easy, but they require KYC and hold your money.
- P2P: buying directly from another person; risky without a trusted escrow.
- Your own wallet (recommended): buy on a CEX and withdraw onchain to your VKX Wallet, keeping control of the keys.
Why hold in VKX Wallet
After buying, send your assets to VKX Wallet (onchain deposit). This way you don't depend on an exchange that could freeze withdrawals — real financial freedom. And on VKX you operate 100% gas-free.
Note: buying via card/instant transfer inside the app is on the way. For now, deposits are onchain.
Download VKX Wallet: https://vkinha.com/download