The crypto asset class has fallen in tandem with equities and other risky assets during this year's market rout and has not provided a hedge against inflation.
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BTC Markets and Swyftx are among the crypto exchanges putting money behind both federal campaigns.
Donald Trump's tariffs are harming the cryptocurrency sector more than his plans for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve are helping. But the local industry remains optimistic.
The Hong Kong-based blockchain mining company has taken aim at the corporate regulator’s investigative approach, arguing it did not provide adequate clarity.
VC investment in Australian crypto startups dropped nearly 40% in 2024, while funding in the US remained flat.
Previous efforts to establish crypto laws stalled under the Albanese government. Now, the Coalition is betting that reviving them will be a winning strategy.
There are signs America's new crypto-friendly regime is sparking a revival of initial coin offerings. That means VCs keen on crypto will have new competition — in the US, at least.
Meme coins are increasingly becoming tools for everything from self-enrichment to fundraising in the United States. In Australia, however, oversight is limited.
Today, Shane Brunette's Crypto Tax Calculator has 50 employees and a partnership with Coinbase. Seven years ago, it was seen as a joke.
Australia doesn’t need more regulators and should retain its 30-year-old model for financial oversight, the ASIC chair told Capital Brief.
Donald Trump's meme coin ran hotter than any cryptocurrency before it. Some in the industry think it's a new beginning — but others say it's a distraction.
Bank stocks look overpriced on the fundamentals, but external forces keep them buoyant. What will it take to prick the bubble?
If the first full week of 2025 is anything to go by, expect a year of fractured politics, social media mischief and... well, who knows what else?
The Brisbane exchange uses Crypto News Australia, which it owns, to promote its services. Media experts say the lack of transparency is concerning.
The Brisbane crypto exchange has recorded its first profit in two years after striking a bizarre set of loans with its own founders.
Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency, has trailed Bitcoin over the past year. Investors say the token has its troubles, but will have a strong 2025.
As Bitcoin hits yet another record high, optimistic investors are hoping it can avoid the crash seen in previous cycles.
The American crypto sector has recently been up in arms about the problem of debanking. The Australian industry says it's an issue here too.
Bitcoin busting through the milestone number is instructive for its future. But it may mean more for other cryptocurrencies as retail investors surge back into the market.
The highest-profile blockchains and cryptocurrencies are designed to avoid regulation. Redbelly, which has just gone live, is a regulatory compliant blockchain targeting real-world assets.
ASIC's eagerly awaited guidance note on digital assets provides helpful direction but not 100% certainty on what will and won't be regulated.
As debanking has become a major topic in US crypto circles, prominent investor Mark Carnegie told Capital Brief he too has had accounts closed by major Australian banks.
With Trump 2.0 on the horizon, the fund manager and VC says the cryptocurrency industry is at risk of leaving Australia behind.
The bank is close to launching a major project involving tokenisation of superannuation payments.
The cryptocurrency is booming again, but don't expect any support from Australia's top financial officials. "I don't understand it," says RBA governor Michele Bullock.
Through its Stand With Crypto initiative, the company is looking to turn local crypto enthusiasts into evangelists for clearer regulation.
