Crypto

DeFi’s next leap: the rise of on-chain super apps

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2 weeks ago

May 2, 2025

Nathan Langridge

As finance decentralises, your next bank could be a wallet and a smart contract

DeFi is no longer just about swapping tokens. Platforms are evolving into full-service financial ecosystems that challenge traditional banks on speed, accessibility, and innovation.

According to James Hanley of Drift Labs, the rise of on-chain super apps is reshaping how users interact with finance—bringing trading, lending, and more under one decentralised roof.

Crypto

Crypto tax reporting enters new era amid rising portfolio complexity

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2 weeks ago

May 2, 2025

Nathan Langridge

Automation and integration with advisers signal shift in how investors manage digital assets

As crypto investments become more complex, especially for SMSFs and trusts, managing tax and portfolios is entering a new phase.

Nick Christie, co-founder of Syla, says automation is finally catching up—making crypto tax simpler, smarter, and better integrated with advisers. But with EOFY pressure mounting, investors still need to stay sharp.

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Crypto investors face pressure to understand tax obligations

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2 weeks ago

May 2, 2025

Nathan Langridge

From Memecoins to lost wallets, here’s what the tax office wants you to know

As tax season nears, crypto investors face growing pressure to understand their obligations.

From high-risk memecoin trades to DeFi protocols and even stolen assets, the ATO is paying attention. Patrick McGimpsey from Crypto Tax Calculator says it’s more important than ever to track every transaction and leverage tax strategies like loss harvesting before the EOFY deadline hits.

Crypto

Trump, stablecoins and shifting global power in crypto

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2 weeks ago

May 2, 2025

Nathan Langridge

As elections loom and regulation tightens, crypto braces for its next revolution

From the return of the Trump administration, the growth of Stablecoins and Australia’s shifting regulatory tone, is the world entering a new phase for digital assets?

Analysts say Stablecoins could become a key part of U.S. economic strategy, while Australia’s evolving policy landscape presents both opportunity and uncertainty. According to Jamie Coutts of Real Vision, the convergence of political shifts and tech adoption could push digital assets into a transformative new phase.