Australian fintech Zeller raises $6.3m to reimagine business banking
Former Square executives, Ben Pfisterer and Dominic Yap have unveiled Zeller, a new company focused on offering a true alternative to business banking.
CMC Markets launches professional Prime Derivatives platform in Australia
Bitcoin crashes don’t matter – here’s why
There have been several large Bitcoin crashes since the decentralized cryptocurrency single-handedly kicked off the blockchain era in January 2009.
Crypto Checkup: Insights from the CEO of BTC Markets
Crypto hasn’t been immune to the recent selloffs, but the asset class continues to warrant plenty of discussion among analysts and commentators.
Common myths about crypto debunked
The initial virality of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin may have faded, but the myths and confusion surrounding it remain extensive.
Apple may be prepping to turn your iPhone into a crypto wallet
Apple is likely preparing to let iPhone owners turn their devices into hardware wallets that allow them to store and use bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin – The Future of Money
Technology has changed the world around us, penetrating into our daily lives to such an extent that it’s now difficult to imagine the world without it. The financial industry has been particularly impacted by digital advances, going from banknotes to credit cards to Bitcoin in just a few decades. But is Bitcoin really the future of money? Or is it just a fad destined to go away when some other form of electronic cash appears? To answer these questions, we must first take a closer look at the evolution of money to see its possible future. The Evolution of Money The evolution of money is long and winding, but most […]
Australia toughens stance against misleading ICOs
The rapid, perhaps unprecedented rise of cryptocurrencies and financial blockchain innovations continue to be a divisive subject for policy makers in the financial sectors of countries all over the world. Central banks and financial regulators are scrambling to adapt to the new realities this decentralized and sophisticated new interpretation of currency as a medium of exchange. Many of the governments and institutions taking a dim view of and placing restrictions on cryptocurrencies and ICOs (Initial Coin Offerings) do so with the stated intention of protecting the general population, although many see an ulterior motive in such policies. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is the most recent authoritative body […]
