Monero guides
Practical, data-backed guides to buying, holding, spending and accepting Monero, written and updated by the XMRList team. 42 guides.
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How to Buy Monero with a Debit or Credit Card in 2026
A step-by-step look at which services let you buy XMR with a Visa or Mastercard in 2026, what they charge, and which ones skip the ID check.
Buy, sell & swapWhich Exchanges Still List Monero in 2026 (Verified, Not Copied)
Coinbase never listed XMR, Kraken restricted only the EEA, and HTX trades $23M a day. Live API-verified listing status, the delisting timeline with dates, and why $16M of order-book depth matters more than any of it.
Buy, sell & swapWhere to Swap Monero in 2026: Instant Swap vs Atomic Swap vs P2P vs DEX
Atomic swaps only go BTC to XMR, THORChain hasn't launched Monero yet, and only ~13 swap makers are actually online. A method-by-method comparison of who can freeze your funds, with data from 380 exchange listings.
Buy, sell & swapMonero Lending, Staking and Yield: What Actually Exists (and What Doesn't)
Monero has no staking — it is proof of work. So every product advertising XMR yield is custodial lending, a wrapped derivative, or a scam. Here is how to tell which, with our own scam-flag data.
Buy, sell & swapHow to Sell Monero and Cash Out (Without a Frozen Account)
Selling XMR is the mirror image of buying it, but with an extra risk: exchange freezes. Here are the working routes to cash out Monero in 2026 and how to avoid a source-of-funds hold.
Buy, sell & swapIs RetoSwap Safe? Haveno P2P Trading Status After the 2026 Exploit
RetoSwap suspended trading after a $2.7M exploit in May 2026. Here is what happened, what it means for Haveno-based P2P exchanges, and which no-KYC options for Monero still work today.
Buy, sell & swapWhich “No-KYC” Swap Services Actually Freeze Monero — And Why
No-KYC does not mean no compliance. Here is why instant swap services put holds on Monero trades, which patterns trigger it, and how to reduce the chance of your funds being frozen.
Buy, sell & swapMonero Delistings: Which Exchanges Still List XMR in 2026, by Country
Kraken removed XMR for Canada and India in 2026, following the EEA in 2024. Here is what a delisting actually does to your balance, the deadlines that matter, and where Monero still trades.
Buy, sell & swapIs Monero Legal? Privacy Coins, Delistings and the 2027 EU Rules
Owning and using Monero is legal in most countries. What is changing is what regulated companies may offer — not what individuals may hold. Here is the distinction that most coverage gets wrong.
Buy, sell & swapMonero Atomic Swaps Explained: Trustless BTC ↔ XMR
Atomic swaps trade Bitcoin for Monero with no exchange and no custodian — either both sides complete or both refund. Here is how they work, what they cost you, and when to use one.
Buy, sell & swapBest No-KYC Exchanges for Monero in 2026 (and What “No-KYC” Really Means)
A current comparison of no-account swaps, aggregators, P2P venues and atomic swaps for Monero — including which ones can still freeze your funds mid-trade.
Buy, sell & swapHow to Buy Monero Without KYC: A Beginner's Step-by-Step
A plain walkthrough of acquiring Monero with no account and no ID — the process, not a list of services. For the service comparison, see our no-KYC exchanges guide.