Everything you need to know about Cryptocurrencies
And while everyone has heard of crypto names like Bitcoin, very few people understand the fundamentals of how cryptocurrencies actually work — especially in the context of personal finance.
Everything investors need to know about the war on cash
Will cashless societies exist in the future? How can investors take advantage of this trend? Which stocks stand to benefit from the war on cash? Will any companies become casualties?
ATO gathers bulk data from crypto exchanges
The ATO is ingesting bulk records from local cryptocurrency businesses as part of its compliance efforts and were being used for a data-matching program.
e-Pocket: new platform brings crypto and traditional currencies into one digital wallet
E-pocket is a new platform set to transform the mobile payment market by making cryptocurrencies just as easy to earn, spend and manage as your regular Aussie dollar.
Bitcoin isn’t a boy’s club, women just aren’t getting involved
by Chantelle de la Rey, Amber co-founder, product owner and lead designer. A common question I get asked is ‘why is Bitcoin a boys’ club’? And ‘how do you cope with being a female in three male-dominated spaces?’ Well, let me ask you some questions. Why do you think it is a boy’ club? Why haven’t you as a female entered the Bitcoin or digital-currency space? Why haven’t you bought Bitcoin? Please comment below or send me a message via social media telling me your ‘why’. Here are some common responses. ‘I don’t know enough about the space.’ ‘It doesn’t interest me.’ ‘Way too volatile.’ ‘OMG the news says Bitcoin […]
How Blockchain is boosting the Fintech Sector
The Financial Technology sector, commonly known as Fintech, has changed considerably over the years. From the introduction of ginormous super computers in the 1970’s that would struggle to compete with the average phone for power these days, technology has advanced the finance world. The 1980’s saw automated stock exchanges and the increased use of computer technology in everyday banking. The 1990’s brought the advent of the internet, changing our lives as well as the financial sector. Slowly but surely, mobile banking, internet banking, personal loans, insurance renewal, forex trading and more crept into our lives bringing disruption to the financial world. What was once the preserve of big banks and […]
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong: Cryptocurrency needs 3 things for mass adoption
Brian Armstrong, CEO of popular cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase and long-time Bitcoin proponent, has issued a list of what he believes cryptocurrency needs to accomplish in order to reach mass adoption. Speaking in 45-minute Ask Me Anything (AMA) session published to YouTube on April 2nd, the CEO outlined three things that are paramount to both crypto and Bitcoin growth: volatility, scalability and usability. While Armstrong answered a number of community-submitted questions, the first and most pressing appeared to be what the industry needed to achieve mass adoption–a breakthrough that many believe to be the most sustainable route for digital asset growth. According to Armstrong, adoption for the industry is largely being […]
Bitcoin enthusiasts see end to bear market
After a brutal bear market that’s stretched 16 long months, Bitcoin enthusiasts are ready to declare that the dreaded “crypto winter” is finally at an end.
