14 Results from 2023
Janine Grainger CEO at Easy Crypto
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
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
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
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
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