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The emergence of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has changed the way people view money, payments and asset trading. The invention of the first cryptocurrency as well as its subsequent trials and tribulations made the front page of reputable newspapers across the globe and enjoyed prime time broadcast on TV. Likewise, there are already dozens of […]

Looking for some Bitcoin and blockchain-related events in Australia? Here are some of the most interesting ones taking place in October and November.

In this guide, we explain what is Ethereum and unpack the differences between Ether and Bitcoin.

Rising To Fame: The Infamous Facebook Lawsuit  If you’ve seen David Fincher’s The Social Network, you may already be familiar with Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss. Sometimes referred to as Winkelvii or the Facebook Twins, Tyler and Cameron first came to fame following the famous Facebook lawsuit.  Claiming that Zuckerberg stole their idea for the social […]

Currency scams and illegal business dealings give Bitcoin a bad name. And while Bitcoin Australia likes to show our audience the potential and awesomeness of cryptocurrencies, it is important to remember that this is not always the case. To raise awareness, we’ve rounded up the top four scams in the industry.

Finding convenient and affordable means of transportation is still an issue for people who travel abroad. The lack of a global platform means that potential clients need to familiarise themselves with the customary terms and conditions for car rentals in each country. Moreover, they are forced to pay in the country’s respective fiat currency and […]

Joseph Muscat, the Prime Minister of Malta, believes that cryptocurrencies are the “inevitable future of money” and that blockchain technology can promote a sustainable future by fighting “regressive and reactionary politics”.

Bill Clinton delivered a resounding endorsement for blockchain yesterday during a keynote address to hundreds of crypto aficionados and investors at the Swell 2018 Conference in San Francisco, California. Swell is an annual event hosted by Ripple running for two days with live music, workshops and addresses. It previously took place in Toronto.