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Janine Grainger

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There's a (crypto) solution for that!

In a world where technological advancements continually reshape the way we live, it's no surprise that traditional financial systems are starting to show their wrinkles. But what if I told you that many of these money irritations could be solved right now, thanks to crypto? Money, the lifeblood of modern society, brings with it a slew of everyday ...

20 August 2023 /inclusion /crypto

Will a ‘Bitcoin halving’ turn crypto into ‘digital gold’?

In the world of crypto, few events generate as much excitement and hype as a ‘Bitcoin halving’ which takes place approximately every four years and captivates both seasoned and new investors alike. But what exactly is a Bitcoin halving, and why is it dominating crypto headlines the world over? More importantly - what does it mean for those who own...

06 August 2023 /crypto /markets

Crypto innovators and the Letterman show have a lot more in common than you think…

In 1995, when Bill Gates tried to explain why the Internet was awesome on the Letterman show, he was laughed at. The first version of the internet didn't solve any real-world problems; with naysayers determined to pick-apart its early attempts at ‘innovation’. The ability to ‘broadcast’ a baseball game was sniggered at as a “...copy of radio”; whi...

26 June 2023 /inclusion /crypto

How Blockchain Is Paving The Way For A Better Future

What comes to mind when you think of ‘the blockchain’? If you equate ‘the blockchain’ with crypto - you’re not alone. The truth is, however, that crypto is simply a product and blockchain is the technology behind it. Blockchain technology and its potential is far bigger than just crypto - with applications across diverse industries that can benefi...

15 June 2023 /inclusion /crypto

It’s time that ‘financial literacy’ includes crypto basics!

If you know the difference between a ‘Growth’ vs a ‘Conservative’ fund; or between investing in a fund vs individual shares, you probably pride yourself on being financially savvy. Well done! My next question is - do you know the difference between storing your cryptocurrency (crypto) with an exchange vs an online wallet (self-custody); or between...

17 May 2023 /crypto

Crypto is more than an ‘asset class’; it’s a ‘lifeline’

From the comfort of a desk or couch in many first world countries, crypto might be seen as something to invest in and hold for the long term; or a niche investment opportunity. This is a valid use case; but it isn’t the only one. For many people around the world, crypto is a way to rise above political and economical instability with the potential...

11 May 2023 /crypto

Crypto: a ‘wicked’ solution to wicked money problems

(First published April 2023) Type “financial system challenges” into Google and over one billion, four hundred and fifty million results will pop up in milliseconds — a number so large I had to pause and count the zeros. Could cryptocurrency (crypto) offer pathways to achieving innovative, real-world solutions to some of these? All over the globe,...

10 May 2023 /crypto

The FTX and SVB failures have more in common than you think

The failure of FTX and Silicon Valley Bank both involved investors seeking to withdraw billions of dollars after realising the exchange / bank were on shaky ground. To the layman, this is often where the parallel ends. In reality, there are some important similarities between these failures. Critically, there are also lessons to glean around who w...

09 May 2023 /crypto

Is crypto useful for anything other than my investment portfolio?

(First published March 2023) The number of everyday investors diversifying their portfolio to include cryptocurrency is growing — with an increasing understanding of the opportunities inherent in this type of investment — but beyond being ‘just another asset class’, is crypto useful (and even inevitable) in the real world? With so many investors a...

08 May 2023 /crypto

What do online shopping and Crypto have in common? More than you think!

(First published February 2023) Nowadays, buying crypto can be done at the click of a few buttons once your account and wallet is set up. But while making a purchase is a simple matter of selecting your token and paying for it; it’s very easy to get caught up in convenience and overlook some vital steps that should come before trusting an exchange...

07 May 2023 /crypto