Janine Grainger CEO at Easy Crypto
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
(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 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
(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
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