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Cryptocurrencies

Ethereum and Bitcoin price crash spells the end for these Aussie crypto ETFs

| Bernd Struben

Trading in both these ETFs was suspended on Monday.

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Cryptocurrencies

The Bitcoin price may be decoupling from US stocks. Is this why?

| Bernd Struben

The Nasdaq Composite has been a particularly reliable barometer of how Bitcoin has moved in 2022.

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Cryptocurrencies

Could the next bull run be coming for the Bitcoin price?

| Bernd Struben

Retail investors have become skittish following the sell-off in cryptos, but institutional investor interest remains more robust.

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Cryptocurrencies

Why is the Bitcoin price outperforming for Australian crypto investors?

| Bernd Struben

The strength of the US dollar is helping Aussie Bitcoin holders see some healthy gains.

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Cryptocurrencies

The Bitcoin price just tumbled back below US$20,000. What's happening?

| Bernd Struben

With interest rates ratcheting up rapidly in 2022, most cryptos are deep in the red for the calendar year.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin isn't as 'smart' as Ethereum… and that's why I hold it

| Mitchell Lawler

Isn't Bitcoin old and irrelevant now?

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Cryptocurrencies

Soy boy and bitshaming: Here's your guide to crypto slang

| Tony Yoo

There is a whole subculture that has driven the rise of cryptocurrencies for the last 15 years. We explain some…

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Cryptocurrencies

3 reasons the Ethereum price could gain in the post-Merge months

| Bernd Struben

In the months, and indeed years, ahead, the Merge looks like it might offer some strong tailwinds for Ethereum.

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Recent Cryptocurrencies News

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin just fell 10% in a day: Time to strike?

| Tony Yoo

The flagship crypto just fell off a cliff like we haven't seen since January. Is it a golden buying opportunity?

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Cryptocurrencies

First-ever Aussie Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs finally launch this week

| Tony Yoo

You can now own crypto directly through shares in an exchange-traded fund. Here's how it works.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price slumps to 4-month lows. Now what?

| Bernd Struben

Cryptos have come under pressure as investors weigh up the impacts of rising interest rates.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price plunges 11%. What's going on?

| Bernd Struben

Cryptos are coming under pressure amid fears of fast rising interest rates.

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Cryptocurrencies

Here's why the Bitcoin price surged 6% overnight

| Bernd Struben

Cryptos have largely been moving in line with risk assets this year.

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Cryptocurrencies

'Stupid and evil'. Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger unload on Bitcoin

| Bernd Struben

Buffett recommends investing in anything that develops yourself.

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Cryptocurrencies

Here's how the Ethereum price stacked up in April

| Bernd Struben

More headwinds than tailwinds saw the majority of cryptos selloff last month.

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Cryptocurrencies

Here's what happened with Dogecoin in April

| Bernd Struben

Elon Musk's entry into Twitter looks to have helped support the Shiba Inu themed token.

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Cryptocurrencies

The top 2 cryptos of April unmasked

| Bernd Struben

Most altcoins joined Bitcoin in selling off last month. But these two bucked the trend.

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Cryptocurrencies

What happened with the Bitcoin price in April?

| Bernd Struben

Cryptos increasingly have been trading in similar patterns to other high risk assets.

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Cryptocurrencies

Crypto king Bitcoin to be dethroned by this hot rival: experts

| Tony Yoo

Bitcoin has environmental issues, not to mention an existential crisis. So can other cryptos take its crown as the most…

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Bitcoin will be worth $590,000 by 2030: experts

| Tony Yoo

A panel of crypto gurus reckon Bitcoin is worth a long-term look, but in the short term anything could happen.

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ETFs

The Betashares Crypto Innovators ETF has dumped 23% in a month. Is it now a bargain?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX crypto-based ETF has had a volatile start to ASX life...

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price leaps 4% but is the leading crypto due for a big retrace?

| Bernd Struben

Cryptos have increasingly been tracking the performance of risk assets like high growth tech shares.

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Cryptocurrencies

Australia's first Bitcoin ETF is listing next week. Here's what you need to know

| Mitchell Lawler

Bitcoin in ETF form is set for launch next week...

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Cryptocurrencies

Ethereum uses same energy as the Netherlands. Here's how it'll change

| Tony Yoo

The second largest cryptocurrency is reforming, so where does this leave Bitcoin?

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Cryptocurrencies

How Bitcoin will hit $100,000 by the end of the year: expert

| Tony Yoo

Currently languishing at around $53,000, one finance guru thinks the flagship cryptocurrency is capable of doubling its value in less…

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Cryptocurrencies

Why crypto investors are watching this key Bitcoin price level

| Bernd Struben

Cryptos have been closely tracking risk assets, which have come under pressure as investors factor in multiple interest rate hikes…

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Cryptocurrencies

Here's why the Bitcoin price is falling hard today

| Bernd Struben

Risk assets like cryptos are selling off across the globe amid rising rate expectations.

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Cryptocurrencies

Fancy buying a Porsche with Bitcoin or Ethereum? Here's how you can

| Bernd Struben

Tesla's Elon Musk was the first to offer luxury cars for sale in exchange for cryptos in the United States.

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Cryptocurrencies

These are the worst 3 cryptos to own in 2022, so far

| Bernd Struben

Only 10 of the top-100 tokens by market cap are well into the green in 2022.

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Cryptocurrencies

These are the 3 best cryptos to own in 2022, so far

| Bernd Struben

Geopolitical turmoil and fast rising inflation took the heat out of many risk assets, but not all of them.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price tumbles overnight. What can crypto investors expect next in 2022?

| Bernd Struben

Regulations, rising energy costs, greater institutional adoption and a potential US listed Bitcoin ETF will push and pull on the…

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Here's why the bank's crypto rollout is facing delays

| Bernd Struben

Government regulators are struggling with how to include cryptos within their existing regulatory frameworks.

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Cryptocurrencies

How these top cryptos stacked up against Bitcoin and Ethereum in March

| Bernd Struben

Bitcoin and Ethereum led the charge as many altcoins posted strong gains in March.

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Cryptocurrencies

Why this crypto is the most resilient to inflation: experts

| Bernd Struben

Inflation is ramping up across the world, with further increases expected in Australia.

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Can the Bitcoin price really top US$500,000?

| Bernd Struben

The total supply of Bitcoin is capped at 21 million, with just 2 million more to come.

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Cryptocurrencies

The Ethereum price just ended a stellar month. Expert panel predicts what's next

| Bernd Struben

With cryptos staging a comeback in March, we asked this expert panel what investors can expect next.

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Cryptocurrencies

What's the outlook for the Bitcoin price in April?

| Bernd Struben

Crypto investments should still be considered risky and highly speculative.

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Why cryptos like Bitcoin are 'no longer in the fringes'

| Bernd Struben

Elon Musk set the tone when he accepted Bitcoin as payment for Teslas. Now retailers across the world are joining…

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Another crypto is buying $13 billion of Bitcoin. Here's why

| Tony Yoo

It's not that different from banks maintaining a capital reserve in case of mass withdrawals, explains one expert.

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Cryptocurrencies

The Ethereum price rocketed 25% higher in March. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Ethereum's pending shift to proof of stake from proof of work is drawing a lot of crypto investor interest.

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Cryptocurrencies

Here's what moved the Bitcoin price 20% higher in March

| Bernd Struben

Investors are starting to see cryptos as more than just an investable asset.

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ESG

Here's what ESG investors should know about cryptos like Bitcoin

| Bernd Struben

It's estimated that Bitcoin uses as much energy each year as the entire nation of Holland.

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Cryptocurrencies

Mining Bitcoin is 3.5 times more expensive than digging up gold

| Tony Yoo

Creating the cryptocurrency uses a lot of energy, but fans have always argued digging up metal out of the ground…

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin is up 25% in 10 days. Here's what it'll do now

| Tony Yoo

The flagship cryptocurrency is rallying hard this month. What's doing and what's next?

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Cryptocurrencies

The Bitcoin price just reached a new 2022 high. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The world's original crypto has gained 15% over the past week.

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Cryptocurrencies

Ethereum price outpaces Bitcoin as crypto investors eye 'The Merge'

| Bernd Struben

Cryptos have come under fire in recent years over the tremendous amount of energy used by their blockchain computer networks.

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Cryptocurrencies

Why this lesser-known crypto left Bitcoin in the dust this week

| Bernd Struben

Cardano has been labelled an Ethereum challenger for years due to its innovative smart contract platform.

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Tax

Investing in cryptos? Here's what you need to know come tax time: expert

| Bernd Struben

Don't ignore your digital asset investment gains or losses come tax time.

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