Will Libra be the first global currency?
In short, Libra is no less than Facebook’s ambitious plan to create a global currency that makes it easy for anyone to send money all over the world.
Don’t forget, the ATO wants to tax your Crypto
The Australian Tax Office recently declared its intention to target crypto traders who are avoiding paying the proper amount of tax.
The spectre of cryptocurrency is spurring banks into action
Goldman Sachs is weighing the idea of launching a cryptocurrency of its own, CEO David Solomon said late last week.
Central banks should issue digital currencies of their own
Because digital money is naturally cross-border, it opens the way to new forms of currency competition, from Libra among others.
There’s another reason behind bitcoin’s 200% rise this year – it’s got nothing to do with Facebook
Bitcoin has been on a tear this year, rising almost 200% since the start of the year. There are multiple theories as to why, and one is gaining traction.
Crash course on trading Bitcoins in general and in Australia
Here’s a quick and simple guide to how you can engage in cryptocurrency trading in Australia.
Australian FinTech company profile #27 – CurrencyFair
CurrencyFair is an online currency exchange platform that helps consumers and businesses worldwide transfer money overseas quickly and securely.
RBA: Cryptocurrency won’t catch on in Aust
Four RBA analysts say they see “little likelihood of a material take-up of cryptocurrencies for retail payments in Australia in the foreseeable future”.
