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”.
Facebook’s plan to beat the global banks
Facebook has unveiled an ambitious plan to launch an attack on the global financial system by creating a new cryptocurrency to be known as Libra
Fintech unicorn rewrites forex rules to snag big bank profits
The struggles of a speciality coffee shop run by two budding entrepreneurs in Melbourne lie behind the success of Airwallex, Australia’s newest unicorn.
Visa, Uber and PayPal are reportedly backing Facebook’s Cryptocurrency
The WSJ reports that among those that bought into Facebook’s cryptocurrency are Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Uber, Stripe, Booking.com and MercadoLibre.
Australian FinTech company profile #24 – Jinance
Jinance is Australia’s leading cryptocurrency exchange platform and provides cost effective access to blockchain technology backed cryptocurrencies
