Exchange & Platform Issues
Withdrawal blocks and "stuck" transactions are sometimes legitimate — and sometimes the first sign of a scam. These articles help distinguish real technical issues from something more serious.
Can't withdraw from my exchange account
Legitimate withdrawal holds exist — KYC review, compliance flags, new-account limits. How to tell when a hold is routine and when you're dealing with a fake exchange.
Distinguishing phishing messages from legitimate technical issues
The telltale language, formatting, and urgency patterns that expose phishing attempts masquerading as exchange support or wallet notifications.
Crypto wallet is frozen and can't initiate transfers
The handful of reasons a self-custody wallet might appear "frozen" — network congestion, insufficient gas, failed nonces — and when it's a sign of compromise.
Can a pending cryptocurrency transaction be cancelled?
Sometimes yes (via nonce replacement / fee bump), sometimes no. What cancellation actually requires on each major chain, and when "stuck" is just low gas.