The top 5 hot cryptocurrencies to know right now

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3 years ago

September 26, 2022

Ahron Young

We’ve all heard of Bitcoin, but these are the other hot cryptocurrencies making waves right now

Bitcoin
Bitcoin is the world’s first and most well-known cryptocurrency, with a market capitalization of over $100 billion. Bitcoin was created in 2009 by an anonymous person or group of people known as Satoshi Nakamoto. Bitcoin is a decentralized currency, meaning it is not subject to government or financial institution control.
Ethereum
Ethereum is the second largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, with a market cap of over $20 billion. Ethereum was launched in 2015 and was developed by Vitalik Buterin. Ethereum is also a decentralized currency and runs on a blockchain platform.
Ripple
Ripple is the third largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, with a market cap of over $10 billion. Ripple was launched in 2012 and is based on a distributed ledger system. Ripple is different from other cryptocurrencies in that it is not intended to be used as a currency but rather as a way to facilitate financial transactions.

Litecoin
Litecoin is the fourth largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, with a market cap of over $5 billion. Litecoin was launched in 2011 and was created by Charlie Lee. Litecoin is similar to Bitcoin but has faster transaction times and lower fees.
Monero
Monero is the fifth largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, with a market cap of over $2 billion. Monero was launched in 2014 and focuses on privacy and security. Monero uses a technique called “ring signatures” to make transactions more private

Australian Dollar surges: What $0.70 means for markets

Australian dollar surges 5% to $0.70, impacting importers, exporters, and big miners amid rising interest rates.

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12 hours ago

February 18, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Australian dollar surges 5% to $0.70, impacting importers, exporters, and big miners amid rising interest rates.

The Australian dollar has jumped more than 5 percent against the U.S. dollar this year, now trading around $0.70. This rapid rise has sparked mixed reactions for importers and exporters as Australia’s materials sector shows signs of bouncing back, despite concerns over rising interest rates.

Dale Gilham from Wealth Within breaks down the factors behind the AUD surge, the implications for commodities, and what it means for big miners like BHP. From profits to strategy, we explore how the market is reacting to this currency shift.

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S&P 500 rises as financial stocks lead and tech slips

S&P 500 rises 0.4% thanks to financial stocks; software struggles amidst AI concerns. Subscribe for updates!

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12 hours ago

February 18, 2026

Harvey Vargas

S&P 500 rises 0.4% thanks to financial stocks; software struggles amidst AI concerns. Subscribe for updates!

The S&P 500 climbed 0.4% on Tuesday, boosted by strong gains in financial stocks. Citigroup and JPMorgan led the rally, showing investors are rotating money into the sector as tech stocks faltered.

Meanwhile, software shares struggled, with ServiceNow, Autodesk, and Palo Alto Networks all seeing notable declines. Concerns around AI disruption continue to affect the software and financial sectors alike.

Market watchers are now turning their attention to upcoming inflation reports later this week, looking for signals that could shape the next moves in the market.

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Australia’s GST debate heats up amid tax reform push

Australia debates GST expansion amid aging population pressures and personal income tax concerns; expert insights from Dr. Steven Enticott.

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February 17, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Australia debates GST expansion amid aging population pressures and personal income tax concerns; expert insights from Dr. Steven Enticott.

Australia is facing a fierce debate over tax reform, with fresh calls to broaden the Goods and Services Tax as the government searches for more stable revenue streams. With an ageing population putting pressure on health, pensions and long-term spending, economists argue the current reliance on personal income tax may not be sustainable.

Dr Steven Enticott from CIA Tax joins Ticker to break down the real impact of expanding the GST, including how it could affect lower-income households, whether taxing unrealised gains would change investor behaviour, and what compensation mechanisms could soften the blow on essential goods. The political risks are high, but so are the fiscal stakes.

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