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Crypto payments, made simple.

Practical tutorials and comparisons for merchants accepting cryptocurrency.

Guide 7 min read

How Many Confirmations Does a Crypto Payment Need? What Our Nodes Saw in 2026

We pulled every side branch our Bitcoin, Litecoin, Dogecoin and Dash nodes recorded in 2026. 768 forks, five deeper than one block, and one that three confirmations would not have covered.

What Is a Rolling Reserve? Stripe and PayPal Reserves Explained
Guide 5 min read

What Is a Rolling Reserve? Stripe and PayPal Reserves Explained

A rolling reserve holds back part of every sale for months. How it works, what it really costs your cash flow (with the math), the three reserve types, and how to get one lifted.

Shopify Payments Paused My Payouts: What To Do Now
Guide 6 min read

Shopify Payments Paused My Payouts: What To Do Now

Shopify paused your payouts or put a reserve on your balance. Why it happens, where to find the real reason, what to send, and how to keep selling while you wait.

Coinbase or Binance Froze My Account: What To Do Now
Guide 6 min read

Coinbase or Binance Froze My Account: What To Do Now

Your exchange restricted withdrawals or locked the account. Why exchanges freeze accounts, the scam that targets people in exactly this moment, what to send support, and how to make sure it never happens again.

Why Businesses Don't Accept Crypto (and Which Objections Are Actually Right)
Guide 6 min read

Why Businesses Don't Accept Crypto (and Which Objections Are Actually Right)

Volatility, customers who never ask, taxes, scams. We go through the six real reasons businesses refuse crypto, say which ones are fair, and what to do about each.

Can Your Bank Freeze Your Account Over a Crypto Exchange Transfer?
Guide 6 min read

Can Your Bank Freeze Your Account Over a Crypto Exchange Transfer?

Yes, a bank can block a transfer from a crypto exchange, and in some cases the whole account. Why it happens in the EU and Poland, how long it can last, and exactly what to send the bank.

How to Accept Stablecoin Payments (USDC and USDT)
Guide 9 min read

How to Accept Stablecoin Payments (USDC and USDT)

Stablecoins like USDC and USDT are dollar-pegged, so a $100 sale stays $100. Here is how to accept stablecoin payments as a merchant with no volatility and no chargebacks.

BitPay Alternatives (2026): Non-Custodial and Lower-Fee Options
Comparison 9 min read

BitPay Alternatives (2026): Non-Custodial and Lower-Fee Options

Looking for a BitPay alternative? Here are the best options in 2026 compared on fee, custody and chargebacks, so you can pick the right crypto payment gateway for your store.

How to Accept Crypto Payments on Wix (2026 Guide)
Guide 9 min read

How to Accept Crypto Payments on Wix (2026 Guide)

Wix has no native crypto checkout, but you can accept Bitcoin and stablecoins by connecting GriffNode. Here is the no-code, embed, and Velo developer route - step by step.

Best Crypto Payment Gateway for Small Business (2026 Guide)
Comparison 10 min read

Best Crypto Payment Gateway for Small Business (2026 Guide)

A practical buyer's guide to choosing a crypto payment gateway as a small business: compare real fees, custody, payout speed, and chargeback risk across the main providers.

How to Accept Crypto Payments on WordPress (Full Guide)
Guide 9 min read

How to Accept Crypto Payments on WordPress (Full Guide)

Want to accept crypto payments on WordPress? Connect your own wallet, drop in a GriffNode hosted page, button, or plugin-style snippet, and start taking Bitcoin and stablecoins on any WordPress site.

Accept & Manage Crypto Payments With AI (Claude & ChatGPT)
Guide 6 min read

Accept & Manage Crypto Payments With AI (Claude & ChatGPT)

Connect GriffNode to Claude, ChatGPT, or any MCP assistant and run your crypto payments by chat: check balances, look up payments, and create payment links. AI can never move your funds.