Bitcoin tripled in the first half of 2019
Bitcoin enjoyed sharp gains during the first six months of this year, rising more than 200% as the digital currency benefited from numerous tailwinds.
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.
Could the big gains lie away from bitcoin in the crypto recovery?
Crypto traders are expected to look beyond just bitcoin when seeking to take advantage of the recent crypto recovery.
Bank of England’s chief economist thinks Bitcoin could replace cash
‘World is waking up to that’: Bitcoin surging as investors flock back to cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin is proving to be the one true thing for digital-asset enthusiasts during the sudden resurgence in cryptocurrency prices.
CBA expands Apple Pay to include business cards
CBA said the inclusion of business card holders is part of its drive to become a simpler, better bank with the latest digital offerings.
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.
The royal commission sparked anger at the big banks. Bitcoin’s not the only alternative.
In the wake of the banking royal commission, many people are fed up with the big institutions, and are hunting for alternatives. But the growing number of options — everything from stashing your money under the mattress to investing in cryptocurrency or switching to a credit union — can be pretty overwhelming. And if you’re thinking of completely ghosting your bank, it might not really be feasible — yet. “In Australia our entire payment system is mediated through the major banks … essentially you have to go through a bank to pay for anything,” says Brendan Markey-Towler, an economist and researcher with RMIT’s Blockchain Innovation Hub. But, he adds: “Watch […]
