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Bitcoin has seen tremendous bullish momentum since the beginning of 2023, rallying nearly 200% since the open of $16,530 as of Jan 1st 2023 until its recent high of $49,048 USD as at 11th of Jan 2024, erasing all the gains lost in the wake of the Luna and FTX insolvency fiascos and then some. The ye...

While we hope you enjoyed downtime during the holiday season and a lazy warm January, markets were buzzing with news and excitement. Crypto markets experienced multiple significant waves as massive players entered the market. We bring you another packed Rake Review to fill you in on the important...

This morning, The U.S Security and Exchanges Commission (SEC) approved the rule changes that allows a spot Bitcoin ETF to be listed and traded. 11 individual funds have received approval. This landmark decision marks a pivotal moment in the cryptocurrency space, opening up access for old money to fl...

Another great month for crypto draws to a close while the world outside makes less and less sense. Bitcoin is more than money, it is personal freedom. Bitcoin doesn't care about who you are and where you come from - It is for all of us so get on the lifeboat

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October (Uptober as its come to be known) was an incredible, action-packed month and Bitcoin led the crypto markets to prices not seen for well over a year hitting $35,000 USD. Interest in Bitcoin and crypto more broadly is up and greed is starting to beat fear. So much is happening and we will brea...

Welcome to another monthly Rake Review as September finally ended and October (The best performing month - historically) can start. We've seen more big news and events and we will digest them for you below. 

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The United States District Court of Appeals has just ruled in favour of Grayscale Investments in a pivotal lawsuit against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The lawsuit centred around Grayscale's attempt to launch a Bitcoin spot ETF, which the SEC had initially denied. This landmark deci...

Welcome to another Riveting Rake Review as August delivered on some volatility and news again. From Supply shocks, to Aussie Banking issues, to ETF's, to Russian Billionaires accidentally being blown up, we go around the world as Bitcoin quietly counts down to the next halving in April.

The curtain has not yet fallen on the riveting drama between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs. What once was hailed as a pivotal moment with the July 13 ruling is now heating up with an appeal, bringing further uncertainty to the crypto sphere.

In the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin stands out as a pioneering stalwart. But when it comes to buying Bitcoin, there's an old adage that goes, “Everyone gets the price they deserve." This phrase may sound philosophical at first, but it carries deep financial wisdom, especi...

Welcome to another jam packed Rake Review as July delivered on news and controversy again. From Central Banks, to Regional Banks, to BRICS, to China, to new listings that claim to be the answer "Worldcoin", we go around the world as Bitcoin quietly counts down to the next halving in April.

The 33rd President of the United States, Harry S Truman is credited with the quote "The 'C' students run the world". Truman was incredible at understanding people and communication. A keen student of human psychology Truman, knew every white house employee by name in...

The allure of the cryptocurrency market, with its rapid growth and volatility, has attracted both new and seasoned investors alike. While assets like Bitcoin have revolutionised the way we perceive global finance, they also come with their fair share of risks. Effective risk management is the corner...

In a landmark case, the United States District Court in the Southern District of New York has granted a partial victory to Ripple Labs in its lawsuit with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The lawsuit, initiated back in December 2020, had profound implications not just for Ripple and its...

FTX - Once the worlds best crypto exchange, went bankrupt under a crowd of impropriety and fraud. Now the administrators are seeking to reestablish the FTX Exchange as a functioning business. You might ask why anyone would attempt this given all the bad blood but here we explore th...

Institutional investors are increasingly embracing cryptocurrencies, igniting a possible multi-year bull market.

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In an exciting turn of events, Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency, has crossed the $30,000 USD threshold yet again. This milestone comes as Bitcoin has only experienced a daily open above $30,000 on a mere 510 occasions out of its entire existence of 5,285 days. This recent sur...

There are 2 weeks to go until the end of the Financial year in Australia. Are you ready with your tax strategy? We will discuss this later but first we have so much news in such a short period of time. The SEC is going to war with the largest crypto exchanges in the world while declaring more and mo...

The recent lawsuits filed by the SEC against Binance and Coinbase have sparked discussions about the classification of cryptocurrencies as securities. The Howey Test, a legal framework used by the SEC to determine whether an investment qualifies as a security, plays a crucial role in these debates. ...