1. Category
    2. /
  2. Sector
    3. /
  3. Cryptocurrencies
    4. /

Cryptocurrencies

To learn more about Cryptocurrencies, take a look at our Guide to Cryptocurrencies for all the details.

 

Featured Articles

Hand holding a Bitcoin with a rising arrow in front of a chart.
Gold

Is Bitcoin digital gold? It seems investors prefer the real thing

| Sebastian Bowen

Store of value? Perhaps not.

Read more »

Scared looking people on a rollercoaster ride representing volatility.
Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price volatility is back. Should ASX investors pay attention?

| Leigh Gant

Bitcoin’s wild week is a reminder of how quickly digital asset markets can reverse.

Read more »

Gold Bitcoins lying on a global finance currency chart with arrows shooting higher.
Cryptocurrencies

How to join the more than 10% of Aussies now invested in cryptocurrencies

| Cameron England

Cryptocurrencies are now the third most popular investment for Australians, behind shares and cash.

Read more »

Gold Bitcoin coin in the outback.
Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin and gold surge to record highs as investors pile into the debasement trade

| Leigh Gant

A weakening dollar and record bitcoin price have investors chasing hard assets in 2025’s defining market trend.

Read more »

a pile of bitcoins with a bitcoin resting against it stands in front of an Australian flag.
Cryptocurrencies

Is it better to buy Bitcoin directly, or use Bitcoin ETFs?

| Sebastian Bowen

Owning Bitcoin has never been easier on the ASX.

Read more »

A smiling woman holds a Bitcoin token in her hand.
Cryptocurrencies

US$10,000 invested in Bitcoin 3 years ago is now worth…

| Bernd Struben

Crypto investors have realised some outsized gains on their Bitcoin investments over three years.

Read more »

Bitcoin coins in a pile.
Cryptocurrencies

Here's what owning Bitcoin for 7 years has taught me

| Sebastian Bowen

Bitcoin has been a fantastic investment for me, but not without its pitfalls.

Read more »

Woman looks amazed and shocked as she looks at her laptop.
Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price blasts past US$100,000 milestone before an unexpected move

| Bernd Struben

Boom! The Bitcoin price just smashed through the US$100,000 mark.

Read more »

Recent Cryptocurrencies News

Two figures run up steps to three bitcoin moneybags at the top
Cryptocurrencies

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.

Read more »

Ethereum symbol in green.
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.

Read more »

Hand holding a Bitcoin with a rising arrow in front of a chart.
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.

Read more »

A tree in the shape of the Bitcoin symbol with leaves flying off the top, indicating ESG impacts of crypto mining
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.

Read more »

a close up of a woman's face looks skywards as she is showered in a sea of graphic symbols of gold and silver coins bearing the bitcoin logo.
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…

Read more »

Bitcoin symbol with a rising green arrow.
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?

Read more »

person dancing in bitcoin spectacles wearing a gold outfit with hands up.
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.

Read more »

a headless man in a business suit holds out his palm where a graphic image of a sphere appears with the word 'Ethereum' while his other hand points to it amid a dark background.
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.

Read more »

A man clenches his fists with glee having seen the share price go up on the computer screen in front of him.
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.

Read more »

A worried man holds his head and look at his computer.
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.

Read more »

Smiling man sits in front of a graph on computer while using his mobile phone.
Cryptocurrencies

Own ANZ shares? The ASX 200 bank just became the first to launch its own crypto

| Bernd Struben

The bank's in-house crypto can save time and costs across a range of transactions.

Read more »

A kid stretches up to reach the top of the ruler drawn on the wall behind.
International Stock News

Can Ethereum reach $4,000?

| Rick Munarriz

The cryptocurrency almost hit $5,000 four months ago, but now it's time for a more realistic near-term target.

Read more »

A couple are shocked and elated at the good news they've just seen on their devices.
Cryptocurrencies

Why this expert says the Ethereum price will triple in 2022

| Bernd Struben

A major shift in how the blockchain is managed and transactions are verified is set to bring ETH transaction costs…

Read more »

a mysterious person wearing a black hoodie points a finger to a vast illuminated graph tracking bitcoin value with bitcoin symbols floating above the chart.
Cryptocurrencies

Will higher interest rates take a bite out of the Bitcoin price in 2022?

| Bernd Struben

With central banks the world over forecast to raise interest rates, how will crypto prices hold up?

Read more »

Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin outlook for 2022.
Cryptocurrencies

What's ahead for the Bitcoin price in 2022 amid rising interest rates?

| Bernd Struben

Most cryptos are behaving similarly to growth stocks.

Read more »

The word crypto spelt out in front of a blue background.
Investing Strategies

Busted: 3 common 'myths' about crypto

| Tony Yoo

The fund manager who dumped shares to go 'all in' on digital assets busts some of the misconceptions about cryptocurrencies…

Read more »

Bitcoin ticker on a blue and black sphere.
Cryptocurrencies

Why this expert says Bitcoin isn't 'a safe haven asset', at least not yet

| Bernd Struben

Most cryptos have mirrored risk assets over recent months.

Read more »

ASX shares fund manager Angus Crennan
Investing Strategies

Why I closed my shares fund then launched a digital assets fund

| Tony Yoo

This fund manager explains why he shut down his stock investment product to go "all in" on crypto and digital…

Read more »

Hand holding a Bitcoin with a rising arrow in front of a chart.
Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price edges higher as potential European crypto mining ban flops

| Bernd Struben

The proof of work crypto mining process is extremely energy intensive.

Read more »

A man holding a mobile phone walks past some buildings
Cryptocurrencies

Fancy getting your paycheque in crypto? You're not alone

| Bernd Struben

Here's what a new survey says about digital token payments.

Read more »

bitcoin rocket
Cryptocurrencies

The Bitcoin price is rocketing 8% today. What's going on?

| Bernd Struben

Better regulation could be good news for crypto investors.

Read more »

Man sitting at a desk facing his computer screen and holding a coin representing discussion by the RBA Governor about cryptocurrency and digital tokens
Cryptocurrencies

Will soaring commodity prices hold back the Bitcoin price in 2022?

| Bernd Struben

A growing list of commodities are now trading at all-time highs.

Read more »

An older man wearing glasses and a pink shirt sits back on his lounge with his hands behind his head and blowing air out of his cheeks.
Cryptocurrencies

52% of Aussies will never put money in this investment

| Tony Yoo

Are you a fan or a sceptic? One particular type of asset is very polarising among Australian investors.

Read more »

a mysterious person wearing a black hoodie points a finger to a vast illuminated graph tracking bitcoin value with bitcoin symbols floating above the chart.
Cryptocurrencies

How might Visa and Mastercard's Russia ban impact the Bitcoin price?

| Bernd Struben

Visa and Mastercard have pulled their payment services from Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.

Read more »

Different cryptocurrency symbols in front of a rising chart and laptop.
Cryptocurrencies

Could this be set to make investing in crypto safer for Aussies?

| Mitchell Lawler

Crypto exchanges might soon need to be more strict standards...

Read more »

A man clenches his fists with glee having seen the share price go up on the computer screen in front of him.
Cryptocurrencies

Why the Bitcoin price should surge to US$50,000 in March: expert

| Bernd Struben

Institutional investors are helping to support crypto prices.

Read more »

An older man wearing a helmet is set to ride his motorbike into the sunset, making the most of his retirement.
Cryptocurrencies

Considering adding crypto to your super? Read this

| Bernd Struben

Don't lose sight of the wild price swings common among digital tokens.

Read more »

bitcoin image with blue and orange circle
Cryptocurrencies

More valuable than the rouble: How the Ukraine crisis is now boosting the Bitcoin price

| Bernd Struben

While share markets fell overnight most cryptos rallied.

Read more »

a man weraing a suit sits nervously at his laptop computer biting into his clenched hand with nerves, and perhaps fear.
Cryptocurrencies

Is Bitcoin or gold a better buy for these uncertain times?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are seeking haven assets as Russia's invasion of Ukraine roils markets.

Read more »

woman examining ethereum price
Cryptocurrencies

How might the Ukraine crisis impact the Ethereum price?

| Bernd Struben

Crypto investors have been sending their tokens to Ukraine to support the nation against Russia's invasion.

Read more »

A woman wearing glasses has an uncertain look on her face as she bites her lip, she's just read some news on her phone.
Cryptocurrencies

Why these 2 cryptos are booming in 2022 as the Bitcoin price wallows

| Bernd Struben

Soaring volatility in crypto markets is creating opportunities.

Read more »

Bitcoin rocket crashing.
Cryptocurrencies

Did Putin just hammer the Bitcoin price?

| Bernd Struben

Most cryptos have again joined tech shares in a risk-off selling bout.

Read more »

A graphic showing a bitcoin in the centre and red arrows behind it pointing downwards
Cryptocurrencies

Down 14% in a week, where to next for the Bitcoin price?

| Bernd Struben

Cryptocurrencies have proven susceptible to investors' geopolitical concerns.

Read more »

ASX gold shares crypto Illustration of gold bullion and bitcoin layered in front of a share price chart
Cryptocurrencies

Have Bitcoin price falls cemented gold as the best safe-haven asset?

| Bernd Struben

ASX gold shares fell in intraday trading yesterday when a possible US-Russian summit was announced.

Read more »

A young boy enjoys the snow with his beanie pulled down over his eyes as he sticks his tongue out to catch snowflakes
Cryptocurrencies

Ethereum price down again today as founder touts benefits of 'crypto winter'

| Bernd Struben

Falling crypto prices could help weed out the weaker projects.

Read more »

A man stands on a ladder in a stripey one-piece swimsuit, ready to plunge into the freezing water through a hole in the ice.
International Stock News

Why Bitcoin, Ethereum and Dogecoin plunged this weekend

| Travis Hoium

Russia is once again causing volatility in crypto markets.

Read more »

Cryptocurrency chart showing the price of different cryptocurrencies including the Ethereum price
Cryptocurrencies

The Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) price tanked this week while this crypto rallied 25%

| Bernd Struben

Cryptocurrencies are under pressure as investors sell off risk assets.

Read more »

tumbling bitcoin price represented by declining arrows
Cryptocurrencies

The Bitcoin price just fell 8%. What's going on?

| Bernd Struben

Cryptocurrencies have not yet been embraced as haven assets.

Read more »

A little girl with red hair runs excitedly with a rocket strapped to her back, trying to launch.
Cryptocurrencies

How this tech giant could 'put booster rockets' under crypto: expert

| Bernd Struben

Bitcoin is gradually becoming more widely accepted for everyday transactions.

Read more »

Smiling ASX investor holding a gold bitcoin.
Cryptocurrencies

How this key metric bodes well for the Bitcoin price

| Bernd Struben

The token could be on track to recover its January losses.

Read more »