How Do You Add a Human Note to Coinbase Activity?

Problem scenario
You have sent cryptocurrency from your Coinbase account to an outside account (e.g., to Kraken.com, Changelly.com, Binance.us, or a wallet). You want to add some information to help you remember what it was for. How do you affix self-written content to the records in Coinbase?

Solution

  1. Log into Coinbase.
  2. Go here: https://accounts.coinbase.com/taxes/activity/edits/needs-review

How Do You Create a Report in Coinbase of Your Activity?

Problem scenario
You want to produce a report (e.g., a .csv file or a spreadsheet) that shows trading activity in Coinbase. What do you do?

Possible Solution #1
1. Go to https://accounts.coinbase.com/taxes/documents
2. Go to “Custom Reports”.
3. For the top drop-down, go to “Gain/loss report (CSV)”.
4. For the second drop-down, choose the one you want.

What Exchange Can a U.S. Citizen Use to Transfer BUSD to?

Problem scenario
No one can convert BUSD on Binance.us to another type of cryptocurrency. A U.S. Citizen wants to transfer BUSD to a new exchange from Binance.us. Which one is available?

Answer
Coinbase. WARNING: You will not be able to convert BUSD to a different cryptocurrency or sell it for US dollars on Coinbase.

To exchange BUSD to something else,

How Do You Send ETH from Trezor when You See “Transaction signing error: INTERNAL_ERROR: nonce too low”?

Problem scenario
You want to send ETH. In the Trezor application you see “Transaction signing error: INTERNAL_ERROR: nonce too low.” How do you send ETH or make the nonce higher?

Solution
Close out of the Trezor app. Reopen it. It may work now.

How Do You Send ETH from Trezor when You See “Replace Transaction” as the Final Button?

Problem scenario
In the Trezor application you see “Replace Transaction.” There was no previous transaction to “replace.” How do you send ETH?

Solution
Close out of the Trezor app. Reopen it. Next time you should see “Send” (instead of “Replace Transaction”).

How Do You Change Your Phone Number in Coinbase?

Problem scenario
You want to get help from Coinbase. You go to https://help.coinbase.com/en/contact-us. Then you go to “Phone Support.” You click on “Request a Call.”

You see the “Account phone number” is incorrect. You called Coinbase, but when you used the automated prompts, you were directed to the website to use the online system to chat with someone. The support person suggests you reset your 2FA application (and start over).

How Do You Get Metamask to Show the Accurate Balance of a Coin in the Dashboard View?

Problem scenario
In MetaMask’s dashboard, you see a cryptocurrency with a balance that does not seem correct. You click the three dots on the right of the balance and click “Resync Balance.” It appears inaccurate (as you just sent more coins to the address of your MetaMask Portfolio). When you click on the cryptocurrency symbol, you see a “Holdings” balance that appears accurate. Why is there a discrepancy between the “holdings” balance of the individual coin and the dashboard’s balance for this coin?

Is There Such a Thing as a Non-custodial Wallet?

Problem scenario
There a non-custodial exchanges (that do not store your cryptocurrency). Is there a non-custodial wallet for your digital assets?

Solution
Yes, this term refers to a “cold wallet.” We think the term “self-custodial wallet” is preferable to “non-custodial wallet” — but the term “cold wallet” is more commonly used. Apparently in the cryptocurrency world, custodial wallets are those you do not physically control.