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this year I stand to make $200 million more than Elon Musk

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

Elon Musk, the chief executive of Tesla, recently announced his company had bought US$1.5 billion (almost A$2 billion) of Bitcoin. The announcement led to a flurry of enthusiasm and a quick surge in price for the controversial cryptocurrency.

This price bump has been good news for Musk in the short term. At one point, Tesla’s Bitcoin...

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A Guide to What a Physiotherapy Centre Can Do For You
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New AR tech helping to solve field service skills crisis

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For Midsize Companies, Global Payroll Systems Matter More to Business-Security Than You Think

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GEO and the AI search shift reshaping Australian and New Zealand business visibility

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Fraud Prevention and security crucial as identity crime hits record highs in Australia

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this year I stand to make $200 million more than Elon Musk

What Role Does Office Space Play in Talent Attraction?

Ageing industrial infrastructure is risking Australia’s export economy – and now industry has the answer

The $600 Billion Wake-up Call: New Splunk Research Reveals Downtime is a Systemic Business Crisis

The AI alibi: when technology becomes the cover story

The Hays Salary Guide FY26/27: Australian professionals feel secure but increasingly dissatisfied, creating a growing retention risk

Why investors shouldn’t panic during geopolitical shocks

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

NEW SOUTH WALES ABORIGINAL LAND COUNCIL LODGE COMPLAINT WITH THE AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ON CROWN LANDS BILL

How Businesses can Respond to Shifting Customer Demands

A Guide to What a Physiotherapy Centre Can Do For You

Must-Buy Watches For Quartz Lovers In 2021

The 95 Per Cent Failure Rate Is Not An AI Problem

New AR tech helping to solve field service skills crisis

For Midsize Companies, Global Payroll Systems Matter More to Business-Security Than You Think

GEO and the AI search shift reshaping Australian and New Zealand business visibility

Why self-service is reshaping fleet management for modern businesses

Fraud Prevention and security crucial as identity crime hits record highs in Australia

Why PandaDoc CPQ should be your secret weapon for pricing optimization

The risks of underinvesting in CX

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