HTX Review 2026: Pros & Cons (Is Huobi Safe and Legit?)
I remember Huobi Global (now HTX) from the early days when it was one of the few crypto exchanges where you could buy BTC if you lived in Asia. But today, there are 100+ cryptocurrency…
Alex Hayes
SENIOR CRYPTO & HARDWARE WALLET EXPERT
Alex Hayes
Crypto Security, Self-Custody & Hardware Wallet Specialist
Alex Hayes covers hardware wallets, crypto security, and self-custody at HardwareWallets.net. He focuses on how wallets work in real use, from setup and transaction signing to backup, recovery, security, and everyday coin management.
Alex has spent more than five years working with crypto wallets and digital assets. He has tested cold-storage devices that use USB, Bluetooth, NFC, QR codes, and microSD signing, and he pays close attention to the security choices behind each design.
His hardware wallet reviews look beyond basic product specifications. Alex checks secure element chips, open-source and closed-source firmware, air-gapped signing, seed phrase backup, passphrases, multisig support, recovery options, supported coins, companion apps, build quality, and ease of use.
He also covers Bitcoin self-custody, wallet privacy, DeFi wallets, crypto security, software-wallet integrations, and safe recovery methods. His goal is simple: explain what each wallet does well, where it falls short, and what type of crypto user it makes sense for.
Areas of Expertise
Wallets & Platforms Covered
Ledger, Trezor, ELLIPAL, Keystone, SafePal, NGRAVE, BitBox, Tangem, Cypherock, SecuX, MetaMask, and other crypto storage tools.
5+
Years of Experience
17+
Ranking Factors
38+
Hardware Wallets Tested
110+
Crypto Exchanges Audited and Reviewed
Latest Articles by Alex Hayes
CoinEx Review 2026: Features, Pros, Cons (Is it Safe & Legit?)
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10 Best Solana Wallets 2026 (for SOL Storing, Staking, and NFTs)
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Latest Coinbase Referral Code and $200 Signup Bonus 2026
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Best Crypto to Buy Right Now: 10 Top Coins to Invest in 2026
Quick Summary: The top 10 best crypto to invest in right now are Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Chainlink, Pepe, Ethena, Hyperliquid, Dogecoin, XRP, and BNB. The best crypto to buy right now is the coins that…
6 Best Multi-Sig Crypto Wallets in 2026
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5 Best Affordable Hardware Wallets Under $100 (Cheapest for Everyday Use)
Well, if you’re looking for affordable hardware wallets for everyday use, and that too under $100, I guess you want an easy-to-use cold wallet with complete DeFi access. In this guide, I will cover the…
5 Best Cryptocurrency Wallets in Canada (2026)
I reviewed and compared popular Canadian crypto wallets based on security, coin support, ease of use, mobile apps, price, and availability. My top cryptocurrency wallets in Canada are Tangem, Ledger Flex, ELLIPAL Titan 2.0, Trust,…
Best Crypto Exchanges in Canada: Top 4 Platforms for Canadians (2026)
Disclaimer: Crypto is a high-risk investment, and prices can change fast. You may lose some or all of your money. This article is for information only and is not financial or investment advice. Finding the…