#Cryptocurrency
Why now is the opportune time for the crypto market to get ahead of incoming regulation
Crypto service providers and people working in the crypto business must ensure that they do not fall behind competitors or are caught off guard when new legislation and compliance requirements are implemented, writes Carol Chris
Let’s Talk: Should I trust cryptocurrency with my business?
In this week’s Let’s Talk, we asked our experts about their opinions on whether or not cryptocurrencies are reliable for SMEs.
ASIC tightening regulation on ICOs is a positive move for the industry
Fortnightly column on cryptocurrency.
Reconsidering the environmental impact of Cryptocurrencies
Fortnightly series on Cryptocurrency.
The Future of Cryptocurrencies: Look past the SEC and to the developing world
Fortnightly cryptocurrency series with Dr Prash.
Cryptocurrency column: The key to investor confidence in Cryptocurrencies
How to gain investor’s confidence in cryptocurrency.
Is your business the victim of cryptojacking?
Cryptojacking – where cybercriminals hijack CPU power and electricity from unsuspecting computer users to mine cryptocurrencies – can cripple a company’s network, increasing their costs and reducing productivity, warns Fernando Serto, Head of Security Technology and Strategy at Akamai Technologies (APAC). “The idea behind crypto mining on end user devices was originally conceived as a […]
Want to be the next Atlassian? Don’t let these five hidden traps crush your startup dreams
Whether you plan on becoming the next Atlassian, or the next big thing in the share economy, many people, at some stage, will have their own new business dream. And in 2017, the startup space to be in is tech. Hundreds upon hundreds of adventurous and enthusiastic minds are venturing into the tech space with […]
Speculative demand driving up prices of digital currency but use as a payment remains limited
The use of digital currency for payments “remains relatively limited” while cash will continue to play an important role in society despite it’s declining use, the Reserve Bank of Australia told the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Tax and Revenue. In a statement delivered to the Committee, in relations to its inquiry into Taxpayer Engagement […]
Removal of double tax on cryptocurrencies said to support Australia’s own Silicon Valley
Legislation to remove double taxation on digital currencies, such as Bitcoin, has been passed by Australian Parliament, with fintech industry leaders describing the news as a win for consumers and businesses. The Treasury Laws Amendment (2017 Measures No. 6) Bill 2017 was tabled in Parliament, last month, by Treasurer Scott Morrison. He said the reform, which will […]
Bitcoin in the sights of regulators
Bitcoin is making news again. Angry investors in the virtual currency are joining a class action to recover nearly US$500 million “lost” when Mt. Gox, a Tokyo-based Bitcoin exchange, crashed at the end of February 2014.