Cryptocurrencies

It’s a lucrative presidency: Donald Trump with sons Eric and Don Jr.

Billionaires

The controversial deal feeding the Trump family’s biggest money-maker

The Trump family’s foray into crypto has been lucrative, but has attracted a lot of scrutiny. One agreement in particular stands out.

5 days ago
Olga Kharif and Tom Maloney

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The original Birkin bag created by Hermes in 1984 was sold last July at auction for $15.3 million.

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Federal budget

The tax change coming for Birkin bags, fancy watches and crypto

Tuesday’s budget will change the capital gains tax. While most people are focused on property and shares, the tax also applies to more exotic assets.

May 10, 2026
Shane Wright

Crypto billionaire Justin Sun has had a falling out with the Trumps.

Eric Trump

The 35-year-old billionaire who has fallen out with the Trumps

Justin Sun was one of the biggest backers of one of the Trump family’s crypto projects before their relationship soured.

April 23, 2026
Olga Kharif

Jason Titman became Swyftx’s executive chairman and CEO in mid-2024.

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Technology

Major Australian crypto company CEO out, jobs cut as bitcoin rout bites

Swyftx, which has sponsored the Brisbane Lions, NRL and Big Bash League, is facing a major slump in bitcoin prices despite the Trump family’s enthusiasm for crypto.

April 9, 2026
David Swan and John Buckley

Opinion
Middle East at war

The Trump administration is a kleptocracy. That alone offers hope for an end to the Iran war

The US president and his associates have significant financial investments in pro-US Gulf states, and these may be ruined in an Iranian retaliatory campaign.

April 1, 2026
Clinton Fernandes

Cryptocurrency has been mined in many strange places: a school district, a professional e-sports team, but this week it appeared ina new and troubling place.

Analysis
AI

The curious case of the AI bot that went rogue and started mining crypto

Cryptocurrency has been mined in many strange places, like a school district and professional e-sports team. Now it’s appeared in a new, troubling place.