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We've Launched Spot and Derivatives Trading in Australia
We're pleased to announce that we've officially launched crypto exchange services in Australia, a significant milestone for our goal to build locally in important markets around the world. We now offer spot (buy & sell) trading for all users, plus derivatives trading for verified wholesale clients* in Australia.
May 14, 2024
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Crypto futures trading for beginners: why trade futures over spot?
Imagine this: you strongly believe Bitcoin's price will surge in the next few months. With spot trading , you'd buy Bitcoin directly and hold it until the price rises. However, what if you could make use of leverage to amplify your potential gains with a smaller upfront cost? Enter crypto futures — a form of derivatives that's equally beloved as it is feared by the crypto community. While it might sound intimidating for beginner crypto traders, crypto futures trading may be perfect for you if you're aware of the potential gains and risks that come with trading such crypto derivatives. This crypto futures trading guide is designed for crypto-curious beginners like you, offering a high-level overview of crypto futures trading for beginners, its potential benefits and risks, and how it's different from spot trading.
May 3, 2024
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What are real world assets (RWA)? The bridge between DeFi and TradFi
Can cryptocurrencies and their disruptive technological foundations bring change to traditional financial systems? With news of BlackRock's digital fund, BUIDL , attracting $280 million in assets over two weeks, we may see big-name players like BlackRock and embrace the concept of real world assets (RWAs) and digital asset tokenization.
May 2, 2024
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How to premine, mine, and mint Runes on Bitcoin - A complete guide
Introduction With the anticipation of the Bitcoin Halving , all eyes are on the creator of ordinals , Casey Rodarmor, who has announced that the Runes protocol will launch at the same time. Will the protocol live up to its potential and make up for what BRC-20 allegedly lacks?
May 2, 2024
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11 top DEX aggregators in 2024: an essential guide for crypto traders
A decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator combines liquidity from multiple DEXs to give traders better prices and less slippage. These platforms use advanced algorithms to help traders to quickly compare platform rates while keeping security high, since they don't hold your funds.
May 15, 2024
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What is Notcoin: TON's viral clicker game that's "probably nothing"
If you've remotely heard of Notcoin, you'll know that the Telegram clicker game is "probably nothing". That nonchalont branding message has been making waves in the crypto scene since Notcoin announced the gaming platform.
May 15, 2024
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The 19 best decentralized exchanges in 2024
During the early stages of cryptocurrency, centralization was still a significant aspect of the sector. While crypto projects sought decentralization, users could only trade assets on centralized exchanges (CEXs). Over the years, developers tried to build decentralized exchanges (DEXs), but these attempts were largely unsuccessful. The main issue with DEXs back then was the need for more liquidity.
May 14, 2024
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Hammer Candlestick: What it is and how to use it
The cryptocurrency market can be tough to navigate at times. Market participants must conduct thorough technical analysis to succeed within the market — a candlestick chart is one of the most popular
May 15, 2024
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Top 5 platforms for institutional cryptocurrency trading in 2024
As cryptocurrencies grow in adoption, institutions are increasingly looking to gain exposure to this new asset class. Beyond retail traders, entities such as hedge funds, family offices, pension funds, and asset managers are also now actively trading crypto and building digital assets into a diversified portfolio. To do so, institutions can make use of trading platforms that cater towards their specific requirements.
May 13, 2024
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The options wheel strategy: get passive crypto gains in two steps
The world of cryptocurrencies is exciting, but let's face it, actively trading and scalping the crypto markets can be nerve-wracking, especially for beginner traders. Fortunately, with the options wheel strategy, crypto traders can breathe a sigh of relief. The two-step options strategy allows active crypto options traders to step back and take a more passive approach thanks to its simplicity.
May 10, 2024
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Top 15 artificial intelligence cryptocurrencies to watch in 2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been attracting attention for years, but the sector truly blew up with the launch of ChatGPT. The new chatbot by OpenAI ended up being more advanced than any AI product so far. It attracted the attention of investors, tech enthusiasts, and even Wall Street.
May 14, 2024
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7 top stablecoins to watch in 2024
Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies that are pegged to another currency or asset class. Usually, this ‘peg’ is a fiat currency such as USD or EUR, but it can also be a commodity such as gold. Being pegged to an asset means the stablecoin’s value is meant to track the value of its peg. This, in theory, makes stablecoins a less volatile form of cryptocurrency. There have been instances, however, of stablecoins losing their pegs so the stability of their price isn't guaranteed.
May 13, 2024
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What is Bitcoin staking? How Babylon, WBTC, and Stacks let you stake Bitcoin
Now that the 2024 Bitcoin halving is complete, many in the crypto community are looking at new ways to use their Bitcoin. One option in the spotlight is staking. Because Bitcoin uses the Proof of Work technique, it doesn't support staking directly. However, the community has come up with creative ways to navigate this limitation and enable Bitcoin staking.
May 13, 2024
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