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Janine Grainger

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Crypto is in ‘catch-up’ mode when it comes to inclusivity...

As the very first crypto, Bitcoin was designed to encourage financial equality - it was a way to make online payments from one party to another without needing a ‘third party’; and it gave anyone with internet access a chance to participate in the financial ecosystem. But for all of the industry’s meteoric growth, optimism and progress - this isn’...

04 March 2024 /inclusion /crypto

The future of crypto wallets - do we really need seed phrases?

Finance has come a long way from the days when people joked about hiding money under their mattresses or in their couch cushions. The crypto industry is responsible for a large portion of this innovation; but the irony is that many individuals are now hiding their crypto wallets' seed phrases (which they use to access their money) in places not mu...

28 February 2024 /security /crypto

Bitcoin ETFs - buyer beware?

In 2023, global crypto ownership rose by 34% to 580 million, widely believed to have been driven by the expected approval of a Bitcoin spot exchange traded fund (ETF). Fast forward to day one of trading, and Reuters reported that the funds saw an astounding US$4.6 billion in volume transacted or inbound?. But while the ETF structure allows investo...

30 January 2024 /inclusion /crypto

Crypto ETFs have been approved - a simple guide to what it means for investing in crypto and beyond…

Listening to the news, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s approval of a Bitcoin spot exchange traded fund (ETF) has widely been lauded as ‘the legitimisation’ of Bitcoin and other cryptos. One news outlet even referred to it as “The adults finally stepping into the room…” OR… is it simply a matter of them finally catching up? Bitc...

11 January 2024 /crypto /markets

A crypto enthusiast's guide to surviving the Christmas table questions

As the holiday season approaches, so do the inevitable gatherings around the Christmas table to enjoy festive feasts and family discussion. For crypto enthusiasts, these gatherings can sometimes feel like a battleground of scepticism and misinformation, as family and friends pose questions that range from the curious to the downright absurd… From ...

12 December 2023 /crypto

Is it time that the crypto industry points a finger at itself?

The crypto industry loves to ‘point the finger’ at banks with a laundry list of challenges digital currency fixes, including high transaction fees, centralised control, slow cross-border transfers and limited accessibility. But is it time that we take a long, hard look at ourselves around some of the issues that make it difficult for first-time us...

22 November 2023 /inclusion /crypto

The NFT revolution: worthless fad or Web3's future?

In March 2021, crypto entrepreneur Sina Estavi made headlines globally when he spent $2.9m on a non-fungible token (NFT) of the first tweet from the former Twitter boss Jack Dorsey. Fast forward to 2023 and The Guardian and other platforms are reporting that “researchers estimate 23 million people hold worthless investments” in these digital token...

16 October 2023 /inclusion /crypto

How crypto rebels are thriving on the edge of the market abyss

The catch cry of innovation is: rise when the market falls. Smart crypto companies are using what some have called Bitcoin’s “longest bear market” in history to implement a two-speed approach to product leadership; with an eye on the challenges of today while implementing forward-looking strategies that will improve crypto uptake for everyone. I...

11 October 2023 /inclusion /crypto

“Crypto is for everyone…” - but is it really?

We intrinsically know that crypto investment and participation should be for everyone, but just how realistic is this? Crypto has been positioned as a groundbreaking financial innovation, promising financial inclusion and empowerment. Its adoption, however, remains uneven, with some significant barriers limiting access for many. This post explor...

19 September 2023 /inclusion /crypto

Could your bitcoin soon be as green as your dollar bill?

Given a societal shift towards more sustainable business practices in recent years, the environmental impact of crypto - in particular Bitcoin - has sparked intense debates. Critics often point out the energy-intensive process of mining, which (traditionally) requires vast amounts of computational power and electricity. Beneath the surface of thes...

05 September 2023 /sustainable /crypto

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