Key takeaways Australia is one of the world’s most crypto-aware nations, with over 31% of citizens owning digital assets and nearly 1,800 crypto ATMs across the country. Crypto is currently taxed as property in Australia, triggering capital gains tax (CGT) on disposal and income tax on mining, staking or payments. A May 2025 court ruling…
Key takeaways A misunderstanding of fee units led to an accidental overpayment worth more than $60,000 during a replace-by-fee transaction. The user confused sat/vB (fee per byte) with total satoshis, leading to an extreme overpayment. RBF replaces a transaction with a higher-fee version, while CPFP adds a new transaction to boost the original; each has…
Key takeaways Token unlocks release previously locked tokens into circulation, often leading to increased volatility and price drops. Vesting schedules (cliff + linear release) aim to align early stakeholders’ incentives with long-term project success. VCs use advanced strategies such as OTC deals, staggered sales and derivatives to exit profitably and avoid crashing the market. Market…
Key takeaways The SEC has clarified that solo staking, delegated staking and custodial staking, when tied directly to a network’s consensus process, do not qualify as securities offerings. Post May 29 guideline, rewards earned from network validation are seen as compensation for services, not profits from the efforts of others, removing them from the Howey…
If you’ve spent any time in the world of cryptocurrencies, you’ve probably heard the word “capitulation” thrown around, often during moments of panic when prices are plummeting. But what does it mean when someone says the crypto market is capitulating? And why should you, as an investor or even an observer, pay attention? Let’s break…
Key takeaways Grok scans real-time sentiment on X to detect early crypto trends, including meme coin momentum and macro reactions. Traders have used Grok-style setups to track tokens like TURBO, ORDI and FET before price moves occurred. Unlike chart-based tools, Grok captures emotional tone and crowd narrative shifts across thousands of posts. When paired with…
Key takeaways P2P crypto lending lets you earn interest by lending digital assets directly to borrowers via CeFi or DeFi platforms. Smart contracts automate lending processes in DeFi, ensuring transparency, efficiency and algorithmic interest rates. Choosing the right platform requires evaluating factors like security, interest rates, loan terms and user experience. Risks include market volatility,…
Key takeaways Chainabuse allows anyone to publicly share information with enforcement, helping make crypto fraud more transparent, but it’s not a confidential legal channel. Scamwatch helps raise public awareness about crypto scams in Australia and gathers reports to support national anti-scam efforts, but it does not investigate or take enforcement action. Even if funds can’t…
Key takeaways ChatGPT can simplify and accelerate crypto analysis by interpreting market data, summarizing sentiment and generating strategy templates. Real traders use ChatGPT for bot development, technical interpretation and backtest simulation, showing practical applications beyond theory. Its strength lies in augmenting, not replacing, human trading decisions, especially when paired with tools like TradingView and LunarCrush….
Key takeaways Crypto index funds and ETFs provide diversified exposure to digital assets, helping investors earn passive income without actively managing portfolios. Centralized and decentralized options exist, with ETFs available on stock exchanges and DeFi-native index tokens accessible via Web3 wallets. Income sources include asset appreciation, staking, DeFi yields and covered call strategies, depending on…