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Tesla's Bitcoin about-face is a warning for cryptocurrencies that ignore climate change

Written by John Hawkins, Senior Lecturer, Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society and NATSEM, University of Canberra

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Over the weekend, Tesla chief executive Elon Musk suggested his company could sell off its Bitcoin holdings, sending the cryptocurrency plummeting.

It followed Musk’s announcement earlier this month that his company would no longer accept Bitcoin in payment for its electric cars, due to the fossil fuels needed to create the...

Job scams create hiring risk for Australian businesses
Job scams are no longer the obvious, poorly written emails many Australians were once taught to ignore. Today, they are polis…
NZ-India free trade deal: were early fears about immigration and investment justified?
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With a shrinking population, China needs new drivers of growth. Consumer spending has yet to fill the gap
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Chinese companies are increasingly taking on foreign governments. It’s not just the Port of Darwin
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Sold out Sunshine Coast Showcase in Sydney signals strong demand for business events in the region
Qualified buyers linked to more than 12,000 delegates and $45 million in economic impact attended the reimagined Sunshine C…
‘Just looping you in’: why letting AI write our emails might actually create more work
fStop Images - Epoxydude/GettyI hope this article finds you well.Did that make you cringe, ever so slightly? In the decades s…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

A Practical Buyer’s Guide to Inspecting Older Queenslander Homes
Queenslander homes have a certain pull. High ceilings, timber details, wide verandas, and that unmistakable character you do not get from newer builds. But charm can sometimes mask complexity. Buying…

Understanding the Scope of a Comprehensive Building Inspection
Buying your first home can be both thrilling and a bit terrifying, especially when it comes to understanding the exact condition of your potential new property. Did you know that…
How a Project Manager Reports to Stakeholders
Project managers must keep essential project stakeholders up-to-date by producing and disseminating reports with processed data. Avoid overwhelming stakeholders with too many details in your report by writing in accessible language…
5 Reasons to Adopt the Motorhome Lifestyle When You Retire
There will come a time when you have to leave the workforce behind in favour of a more comfortable life, regardless of how important and effective you are at your…

“Time is running out to get Payday ready,” Brighter Super urges

Superannuation fund Brighter Super is encouraging business owners to prepare now for Payday Super, ahead of the new laws taking effect from 1 July...

PayNuts Unveils Expanded Integrated Solutions and Refreshed Brand to Support Australian SMEs

PayNuts, one of Australia’s fastest-growing payment service providers, has unveiled a refreshed brand identity and an expanded suite of integrated b...

BizCover Brings Australia’s First AI-Based Insurance Quotes to ChatGPT

Australian small business owners can now receive and compare business insurance quotes directly inside ChatGPT, in a move that signals a major shi...

VistaPrint Research Reveals Australian Small Businesses Face a Succession Cliff

With only 16% of retiring small businesses having a succession plan, tens of thousands risk closure as one in three owners nears retirement. Ne...

Corporate volunteering grows up: how companies are shifting to meaningful, community-led impact

As workplaces settle into the new year and look for ways to strengthen culture, capability and connection, experts say corporate volunteering is e...

The Rise of Mobile-First Venues

Global Hospitality Platform, Tabit, Reveals Five Ways to Maximise Benefits of Mobile-First Systems As Australian hospitality venues grapple with...

Tesla's Bitcoin about-face is a warning for cryptocurrencies that ignore climate change

Job scams create hiring risk for Australian businesses

NZ-India free trade deal: were early fears about immigration and investment justified?

With a shrinking population, China needs new drivers of growth. Consumer spending has yet to fill the gap

Chinese companies are increasingly taking on foreign governments. It’s not just the Port of Darwin

Sold out Sunshine Coast Showcase in Sydney signals strong demand for business events in the region

‘Just looping you in’: why letting AI write our emails might actually create more work

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

A Practical Buyer’s Guide to Inspecting Older Queenslander Homes

Understanding the Scope of a Comprehensive Building Inspection

How a Project Manager Reports to Stakeholders

5 Reasons to Adopt the Motorhome Lifestyle When You Retire

“Time is running out to get Payday ready,” Brighter Super urges

PayNuts Unveils Expanded Integrated Solutions and Refreshed Brand to Support Australian SMEs

BizCover Brings Australia’s First AI-Based Insurance Quotes to ChatGPT

VistaPrint Research Reveals Australian Small Businesses Face a Succession Cliff

Corporate volunteering grows up: how companies are shifting to meaningful, community-led impact

The Rise of Mobile-First Venues

The risks of underinvesting in CX

Why Your Business Is Being Left In the Economic Dust: Nimble Risk Management During Uncertainty

How Contiki is Redefining Travel for Young Adventurers