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'Crypto is a tax-free investment' (*and other crypto tax myths!)
Crypto

'Crypto is a tax-free investment' (*and other crypto tax myths!)

As crypto gains popularity, common myths about tax obligations arise, but experts stress that profits made from crypto transactions are taxable in New Zealand.

By Janine Grainger • 5 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Crypto's tech doesn't like people
EduTech

Crypto's tech doesn't like people

Despite a surge in crypto users, many newcomers find the technology confusing and inaccessible, hindering their ability to invest effectively.

By Janine Grainger • 5 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024
No question is a stupid question: a guide to crypto right now
Crypto

No question is a stupid question: a guide to crypto right now

With crypto dominating headlines and social media, newcomers are urged to ask questions and understand the market before diving into investing.

By Janine Grainger • 5 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2024
Bitcoin is about to hit an all-time high! Now what?
Crypto

Bitcoin is about to hit an all-time high! Now what?

As Bitcoin nears an all-time high, investors like Sarah are eager to understand the market cycle and develop sound strategies for their investments.

By Janine Grainger • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2024
Is Crypto gambling? Let's 'roll the dice' on this debate
Crypto

Is Crypto gambling? Let's 'roll the dice' on this debate

As cryptocurrencies polarise opinion, the debate rages: is crypto merely gambling, or a daring avenue for diversifying investments?.

By Janine Grainger • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
Questions NOT to ask a crypto investor
Crypto

Questions NOT to ask a crypto investor

At social gatherings, crypto investors often face cringeworthy questions about their investments, revealing widespread misconceptions about the digital currency world.

By Janine Grainger • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024
'How much crypto users buy' is the wrong success metric for a crypto exchange
Multi-factor authentication

'How much crypto users buy' is the wrong success metric for a crypto exchange

Easy Crypto reveals it returned NZD $2.7M to customers affected by fraud, shifting focus from trading volume to security and user protection in the crypto space.

By Janine Grainger • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
Why are your grandma and little brother buying Bitcoin?
Crypto

Why are your grandma and little brother buying Bitcoin?

Bitcoin's cross-generational allure skyrockets as both Boomers and Gen Alpha seek control and financial independence amid rising distrust in traditional investments.

By Janine Grainger • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2024
Why investors are swapping lawns for ledgers
Crypto

Why investors are swapping lawns for ledgers

With home ownership out of reach for many, almost 60% of Kiwis see crypto as a more accessible investment than real estate, reflecting global trends.

By Janine Grainger • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2024
Easy crypto on Crypto taxes: Ignorance is never bliss!
Crypto

Easy crypto on Crypto taxes: Ignorance is never bliss!

As crypto trading gains momentum, with colossal drops and staggering climbs, many traders forget about ensuing tax requirements, wrongly assuming it to be outside conventional financial regulations.

By Janine Grainger • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Crypto is in 'catch-up' mode when it comes to inclusivity…
Crypto

IWD 2024: Crypto is in 'catch-up' mode when it comes to inclusivity…

Despite its promise of financial equality, the crypto industry struggles with inclusivity, marked by underrepresentation and male dominance in finance and technology.

By Janine Grainger • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
The future of crypto wallets - do we really need seed phrases?
Crypto

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

Crypto wallets evolution questions the sustainability of seed phrases amidst a surge in digital theft, as industry innovators contemplate safer alternatives.

By Janine Grainger • 5 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024

Global Stories

Written by Janine Grainger

Bitcoin: What's Trump got to do with it?
Crypto

Bitcoin: What's Trump got to do with it?

Ripple's £5 million donation to Donald Trump's inaugural fund, alongside significant backing from crypto firms, highlights a strategic shift in US politics.

By Janine Grainger • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
The lowdown on crypto ATMs and their place in the ecosystem
Crypto

The lowdown on crypto ATMs and their place in the ecosystem

Crypto ATMs are growing globally, with the US leading at 82% of market share. As the ecosystem expands, here's what to know before using one.

By Janine Grainger • 5 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
Stablecoins: Clarifying myths and highlighting superpowers
Digital Transformation

Stablecoins: Clarifying myths and highlighting superpowers

Stablecoins, an innovative class of cryptocurrency, combine the advantages of digital security and rapid transactions, despite myths and misunderstandings.

By Janine Grainger • 6 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024