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Opinion
Onchain: Sell in May
May 20, 2026
And go away, so they say. Yet, not all of us heed that advice, do we? Story One Clarity is coming…now what? If you spent any time on CT last week, it’d have been impossible for you to miss all those posts saying: For the longest...
Crypto News & Analysis
Australia's 2026 Tax Changes: What do Crypto Investors Need to Know?
May 18, 2026
The new Federal Budget introduces several changes for Australian investors. Here's what’s shifting and how it will impact cryptocurrency investors.
On/Offchain
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Opinion
Onchain: Lawsuits everywhere
May 6, 2026
Outside of hacks, the common theme of crypto these days seems to be a preference for relying on the legal system to sort one’s...
Company & Product
PayPal deposits and withdrawals are now available for Australian customers
April 29, 2026
Australian customers can now deposit and withdraw Australian dollars using PayPal. If you’re already a PayPal user, you can fund your...
Opinion
Onchain: Metacrisis
April 22, 2026
It’s just one crisis after another these days, from the exploits threatening DeFi to the existential threat of being overtaken by the...
Community
Spot the Crypto Scam: Top 4 Survey Fails
September 4, 2024
Here, we reveal the top four questions on the quiz that tripped up even the most scam-savvy of participants.
What's a Loyalty Points Scam? What's an Impersonation Scam?
August 30, 2024
Scams are everywhere, and there are many different types. As scams are always changing quickly, the tactics and strategies used by...
Think You Can Spot a Scam? Take the Quiz and Win an iPad!
August 28, 2024
The theme for Scams Awareness Week is to share your story and to mark the occasion we’re giving Australian customers the chance to win a...
Be Scam Aware: Do Your Own Research
August 27, 2024
A solid piece of advice is that you should always be doing your own research (DYOR) before becoming involved with any financial...
New Crypto Scams to be Aware of in 2025
August 26, 2024
Crypto scams happen every day as scammers get more sophisticated in their methods. A common scam that is rising in prominence is the...
Ten top CoinJar blog reads in 2023
December 28, 2023
As we bid farewell to another year in crypto, here are ten headlines from your most read posts on the CoinJar blog. Not limited to...
Company & Product
CoinJar Wins Gold and Silver at 2026 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards for AI Innovation
February 12, 2026
Australia's longest-running cryptocurrency exchange recognised for excellence in artificial intelligence and fintech innovation. We're...
CoinJar Unlocks European Expansion with MiCA Authorisation
January 21, 2026
CoinJar has just become a crypto asset gateway for Europe, having received full authorisation from the Central Bank of Ireland as a...
Goodbye 2025: CoinJar's Year of Global Growth and Innovation
December 30, 2025
2025 saw CoinJar push into new regions and launch major product upgrades. Here's a preview of what lies ahead.
CoinJar Named Digital Currency Exchange of the Year at The Blockies 2025
December 18, 2025
We are proud to announce that CoinJar has been awarded Digital Currency Exchange of the Year at The Blockies 2025, Australia's premier...
Introducing CoinJar AI
December 9, 2025
A portfolio and market assistant built into CoinJar We are pleased to introduce CoinJar AI in the US and Australia. CoinJar AI...
CoinJar Exchange Now Offers PDF Account Statements
September 11, 2025
You can now get account statements in PDF format for your activity on CoinJar Exchange.
Crypto News & Analysis
Big Money Moves Into XRP: Will There be Price Growth?
October 23, 2025
Someone, somewhere is inhaling one billion dollars worth of XRP. Will this help the XRP price rise? Or will the price lay low like...
Japanese Banks Plan to Hold Bitcoin: Will BTC Prices Rise?
October 22, 2025
Will Japanese institutional demand drive up the price of cryptocurrencies? Or will it be a non-event, exiled to live in Nope Land?
Fear & Greed Index Hits Extreme Fear: Why?
October 17, 2025
The Crypto Fear and Greed Index has hit “extreme fear”. What are the underlying causes of this and will the needle stay there?
Weekend Crypto Meltdown: What Happened and Why
October 13, 2025
Crypto had a record-breaking volatility party on the weekend and we were all invited. What led to this and where are we at now?
Bitcoin Outperformed Gold over Ten Years: Here’s Why
October 9, 2025
Code or gold: Why has Bitcoin outperformed gold over the past ten years, when gold was considered to be the ultimate safe harbour?
Mixed Crypto ETF Approved, It’s Almost Like They're Copying us
October 7, 2025
The SEC has approved spot ETFs containing a mixed bag of crypto. Will this put upward price pressure on the cryptocurrencies in the mix?
Guides & How-Tos
$2,000 to Invest? Check Out This Sample Crypto Portfolio
October 23, 2025
So you've done your dry run buying 20 bucks worth of Bitcoin. Now that you trust the process, what are some ideas for your next move?
Multichain at CoinJar: Faster and Cheaper USDC Transfers on Solana
September 11, 2024
Sometimes, it can be inefficient and costly to do USDC transfers on the Ethereum network. Lucky for you, CoinJar now offers USDC...
What's a Loyalty Points Scam? What's an Impersonation Scam?
August 30, 2024
Scams are everywhere, and there are many different types. As scams are always changing quickly, the tactics and strategies used by...
Be Scam Aware: Do Your Own Research
August 27, 2024
A solid piece of advice is that you should always be doing your own research (DYOR) before becoming involved with any financial...
New Crypto Scams to be Aware of in 2025
August 26, 2024
Crypto scams happen every day as scammers get more sophisticated in their methods. A common scam that is rising in prominence is the...
Top 3 Answers that CoinJar Customers Got Wrong in the Scam Awareness Quiz
December 11, 2023
For the end of Scams Awareness Week, we're reviewing the quiz results and the top 3 questions on the quiz that tripped up even the most...
Opinion
Onchain: It's a clown's world
April 8, 2026
Used to be a man's world, but these days, I think clowns is more appropriate. If only all of us didn't have to bear the...
Onchain: Entropy
March 24, 2026
The world seems quite chaotic these days, and so does crypto, which is increasingly turning to agents to become the next billion users....
Onchain: Is it all gambling now?
March 11, 2026
All the major political events these days are but another reason to bet some money. Even AI agents are betting on crypto these...
Onchain: In bad taste
February 25, 2026
ICYMI, the tech bros have once again discovered taste, so get ready to be lectured by dudes who think it's acceptable to live with one...
Onchain: The selling continues
February 11, 2026
Until morale improves, or so I hope. Story One L2s are pointless Tweets the guy who advocated for them as part of the Ethereum...
Onchain: Lots of things on sale
January 28, 2026
Story One Crypto Social for Sale Been an interesting time to observe what happens to the still-standing crypto social...