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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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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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Could this one metric be why the Ethereum price is down 5% today?

| Bernd Struben

Ethereum’s merge will see the blockchain transition from a proof-of-work to proof-of-stake protocol.

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Cryptocurrencies

Why are Bitcoin miners shutting down in Texas?

| Bernd Struben

Texas’ electricity grid is at capacity amid a scorching heatwave.

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Cryptocurrencies

Is the Bitcoin price heading down to US$10,000? Here’s Wall Street’s take

| Bernd Struben

Investors are split over the next big move for the world’s top crypto, with the bears outnumbering the bulls.

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Cryptocurrencies

5 cryptos boosting their green credentials in 2022

| Bernd Struben

A number of pioneering tokens are working to minimise their emissions.

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Cryptocurrencies

The top 5 performing cryptos to hold in the 2022 financial year unmasked

| Bernd Struben

The bull run for risk assets came to an abrupt end in November amid higher interest rate expectations, just as…

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What went so right and so wrong for the Bitcoin price in the 2022 financial year?

| Bernd Struben

Like the NASDAQ, many top cryptos hit all time highs in November then fell sharply as central banks signalled an…

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Cryptocurrencies

Why FY22 was the best and worst of years for the Ethereum price

| Bernd Struben

As investors began to price in higher interest rate expectations, risk assets like cryptos were hit hard commencing mid-November.

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Cryptocurrencies

The Ethereum price collapsed 47% in June. Here’s why

| Bernd Struben

Troubles with crypto lender Celsius added fuel to the digital asset fire sale in June.

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Why did the Bitcoin price crash 41% in June?

| Bernd Struben

Increasing interest rates and inflation worries combined to hammer cryptos in June.

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Cryptocurrencies

How did the price of crypto assets perform in June?

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's what went on in the world of cryptocurrency last month...

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Cryptocurrencies

Here’s what will impact the Bitcoin price in July: expert

| Bernd Struben

Cryptos are likely to rise or fall in line with other risk assets in the month ahead.

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Cryptocurrencies

Ethereum price falls after hackers begin laundering $100 million bridge exploit

| Bernd Struben

Crypto bridges enable the transfer of tokens between different blockchains, but can provide hackers with opportunities.

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Cryptocurrencies

What’s going on with the Dogecoin price?

| Bernd Struben

The meme token received a fresh round of support from Elon Musk.

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Cryptocurrencies

What did the SEC just say about Bitcoin?

| Bernd Struben

Commodities and securities face significantly different regulations in United States markets.

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Cryptocurrencies

How crypto miners are squeezing the Bitcoin price

| Bernd Struben

Higher-cost crypto miners could be out of pocket more than US$20,000 for every Bitcoin they mine.

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Bank Shares

ASX 200 bank ANZ turns to crypto for carbon credit settlement

| Bernd Struben

The carbon trading market is forecast to grow as the world continues work to slash greenhouse gas emissions.

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Cryptocurrencies

The Bitcoin price is struggling. When will cryptos see a bottom?

| Bernd Struben

Crypto investors may need to wait for the US Federal Reserve to ease the pace of its tightening before the…

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The ATO is collecting crypto taxes. Here are 5 handy expert tips come tax time

| Bernd Struben

A number of factors will determine how much tax, if any, crypto investors need to pay to the ATO this…

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Cryptocurrencies

What to expect from the Bitcoin price following last week’s thrashing

| Bernd Struben

Higher interest rates and bad news cycles have impacted investor sentiment on cryptos.

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Ethereum price collapses 35% in a week. Are crypto sharks to blame?

| Bernd Struben

Shark traders can earn a 10-15% liquidation fee by targeting overly-leveraged crypto investors.

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Bitcoin price rockets 14% but experts say cryptos aren’t out of the woods yet

| Bernd Struben

Cryptos have come under pressure from rising interest rates and falling confidence as some major projects have collapsed or paused…

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Why US$19,500 is a line in the sand for the Bitcoin price

| Bernd Struben

Bitcoin has never fallen below any of its prior cycle peaks during its 12 years of trading.

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Cryptocurrencies

Dogecoin investor sues Elon Musk for US$258 billion. Here’s why

| Bernd Struben

Most all cryptos, save select stablecoins, are down sharply since 2021.

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Cryptocurrencies

Why tech billionaire Bill Gates is ‘not involved’ in crypto or NFTs

| Sebastian Bowen

Why doesn't tech billionaire Bill Gates want to touch Bitcoin or NFTs? Let's take a look.

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Cryptocurrencies

The Dogecoin price just leapt 15%. Here’s why

| Bernd Struben

Despite today’s big gain, the meme token remains down more than 90% from its record highs.

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Cryptocurrencies

What is the realised Bitcoin price and why does it matter?

| Bernd Struben

Data indicates the majority of Bitcoin holders are now underwater.

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Cryptocurrencies

Can the upcoming merge save the Ethereum price from further destruction?

| Bernd Struben

Cryptos have come under tremendous pressure as global interest rates head higher for the first time in a decade.

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Cryptocurrencies

The Ethereum price just plummeted 17%. What’s going on?

| Bernd Struben

Crypto investors will be closely watching what the US Federal Reserve does, and says, following Wednesday’s meeting.

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Cryptocurrencies

Why is the Bitcoin price crashing 16% today?

| Bernd Struben

The prospect of rapid interest rate increases and a pause in trading among a major global crypto lender have roiled…

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International Stock News

Coinbase Plunges on Crypto and Celsius Fears, but This Is the Real Threat

| Dan Caplinger

The premier digital assets exchange isn't likely to halt withdrawals, but it's still vulnerable to one adverse trend.

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Cryptocurrencies

Could cryptos be facing an upcoming wave of institutional selling?

| Bernd Struben

The majority of investors who’ve bought Bitcoin or Ethereum since late 2020 are underwater.

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Cryptocurrencies

Is Bitcoin still worth buying to diversify your ASX share portfolio?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is Bitcoin still worth buying in 2022 for a diversified portfolio?

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Cryptocurrencies

‘No crazy bug’: Here’s the latest on the Ethereum merge

| Bernd Struben

The shift from a proof-of-work to a proof-of-stake protocol will speed up transactions and greatly reduce the amount of energy…

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ETFs

How has the ASX-listed Betashares CRYP ETF been performing?

| Bernd Struben

The ETF launched shortly before the world’s top cryptocurrencies hit all-time highs and began to slide.

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Cryptocurrencies

‘Wherever there’s smoke there’s probably crypto,’ warns Dogecoin founder

| Bernd Struben

Jackson Palmer doesn’t believe cryptos really offer valuable cutting-edge new technology.

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Cryptocurrencies

Forget Terra. ANZ moves ahead with Aussie dollar pegged stablecoin

| Bernd Struben

Unlike the algorithmic Terra stablecoin, A$DC is fully backed by Aussie dollars.

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Cryptocurrencies

Can Terra’s Luna 2.0 avoid another ‘death spiral’

| Bernd Struben

Luna had a market cap of some US$28 billion before it collapsed last month.

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Cryptocurrencies

Why are Bitcoin miners selling their holdings?

| Bernd Struben

Crypto miners have come under pressure amid rising costs and falling returns.

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Cryptocurrencies

What’s the outlook for crypto prices in June? Industry insiders weigh in

| Bernd Struben

There are still plenty of advancements taking place in the crypto world.

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Share Market News

Why did crypto prices get massacred in May?

| Bernd Struben

Rising interest rates and the collapse of Terra’s stablecoin saw most digital tokens sell off in May.

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