Crypto

Over the last few months, there’s been a lot of coverage on cryptocurrencies, namely Bitcoin, and its status as “digital gold.” The reason it is often referred to as “digital gold” is that bitcoin was seen to have been able to provide a store of value like gold. An uncorrelated asset won’t fall when the…

Recent falls in the stock market pale in comparison to those being seen in the crypto world. We’re talking 54 percent falls in Bitcoin alone with the price now below US$30k for the first time since July 2021. The crypto market has shed close to $1.6 trillion in market capitalisation since November 2021. Some of…

Last week’s US Federal Reserve’s decision to increase interest rates by half a percentage point saw the Dow Jones Industrial Index tumble by 1,000 points (-3.12 percent). It also saw the price of Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Luna, Solana, Cardano and Avalanche go into free fall. Bitcoin wiped around $100 billion from the combined crypto market…

Stablecoins are one type of cryptocurrency that is designed to maintain a fixed value over time. The value of a stablecoin is typically pegged to another asset class such as fiat currencies or precious metals. In this setup, one unit of the cryptocurrency typically equals one unit of the real currency. Unlike highly volatile cryptocurrencies…

Recent falls seen in cryptocurrency markets are being blamed on the crash of a stablecoin TerraUSD which fell 90 per cent from its $1 value this week, while its sister token Terra (LUNA) slumped more than 99.97% in the past five days. Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies where the price is designed to be pegged to fiat…

This week’s crash and burn of stablecoin Luna and TerraUST have raised concerns about the implications such a crash will have on investors, VC funds, other larger cryptocurrencies and the wider economy. It even raised the eyebrows of US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen who outlined her stance on the risks that exist with stablecoins. Yellen…

ETF Securities has won the race to list Australia’s first cryptocurrency ETF, ending a long drawn out battle among ETF providers. Australia’s first Cboe exchange-listed bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs are set to launch on Thursday, giving investors long-awaited access to both cryptocurrencies. A delay stalled the previous launch date of April 27. ETF Securities and…

ETF Securities and 21Shares have confirmed the launch of Australia’s first Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds ( ETFs), allowing local investors to invest in both cryptocurrencies. According to a press announcement, the leading provider of exchange-traded funds will launch two funds offering simple and cost-effective access to cryptocurrency investments. They are: ETFS 21Shares Bitcoin ETF…

Australian Blockchain Week 2022 is currently underway, showcasing the best of the Australian ecosystem, bringing together industry, academia, and government. NFTs (non-fungible tokens), DeFi (decentralised finance) and the Metaverse, which are all built on blockchain, are widely considered the future of economics, creative tech and value. To date, however, 2022 hasn’t been an easy one…

DAO, pronounced “Dow,” is the latest buzzword among crypto enthusiasts. But what does it mean? No, it’s not a shortened nickname for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, and no, it’s not a Chinese Mandarin word for pathway. DAO is a newly formed acronym that stands for Decentralised Autonomous Organisation. A DAO is a new kind…

ANZ has leapfrogged its competition to become the first bank in the world to mint a stable coin that is pegged to the Australian dollar. A stable coin is a digital asset designed to keep its value stable in relation to another asset. The landmark transaction is a sign of approval and vote of confidence…

What exactly is the Metaverse? It’s one of the buzziest words right now. Will the Metaverse change the way we live, work, and socialize – or is it all hype? The Origin of ‘Metaverse’ The term “Metaverse” can be traced back to Neal Stephenson in his novel Snow Crash. In the novel, characters enter the…