Because of the volatility of the most popular cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ether, developers created stablecoins. Stablecoins are pegged to a fiat currency such as U.S. dollars. This ensures […]
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10 Industries That Will Soon Be Disrupted by Blockchain Technology
For the majority of people, blockchain and Bitcoin go hand in hand. From the happy early adopters who became millionaires overnight to the newest investors hoping that history will repeat […]
What Is DeFi?
Decentralised Finance, or DeFi, is an emerging industry that uses blockchain technology and cryptocurrency to create decentralised financial services such as payments, loans and insurance. DeFi services aren’t owned or […]
You Can Now Buy Bitcoin with the Help of Australia Post
After 209 years as an Australian ‘snail mail’ institution, Australia Post is now offering customers the opportunity to buy Bitcoin via exchanges using their new identification platform. The purchases can […]
Upcoming Australian Crypto Conferences and Events – Nov 2018
Each month, there are more and more crypto events being held right around Australia. We’ve got a round up of some interesting upcoming Blockchain and Cryptocurrency events that are being […]
Release of the HTC Exodus 1 with Integrated Blockchain Technology
The smartphone market is growing ever more competitive, but Taiwanese tech giant HTC has pulled out the stops to gain an edge in an increasingly busy market. The Exodus 1 […]
How Blockchain Is Changing Social Media
Social media networking has ingrained itself into many parts of the world, from allowing more connected people to providing marketers with incredible tools. It’s also constantly changing, and with blockchain […]
Huobi Launches Local Australian Exchange
I was grateful to be invited to the Huobi Australia launch party held in Melbourne this week. The event was well attended with a good mix of both tech and […]
The Basics of Blockchain: How the Technology Behind Bitcoin Actually Works
With Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies coming into the mainstream in 2017, industries ranging from finance to healthcare have been exploring possible uses for the blockchain technology that makes these currencies […]
Agnes Water Becomes Australia’s First Crypto Friendly Town
Recently we learned that Brisbane International Airport became the first airport in the world to accept cryptocurrency payments in all of their stores. Last week, further positive news emerged when […]