Articles by
Lachlan Keller
Lachlan is a journalist and producer at Forkast working from Melbourne, Australia. His work can be found in numerous magazines in Australia on topics ranging from culture to science. Lachlan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Macleay College in Australia.
October 2021
Australian Tax Office warns: taxpayers on the hook for crypto tax earnings
Officials are concerned that many investors may not be aware crypto trading is taxed in a similar way to share trading.
Bitcoin price crosses $50K, but market dominance continues falling
This is the second time the world’s largest cryptocurrency has hit the mark in recent months. Does that mean this price point is here to stay?
Axie Infinity revenue plunges, while AXS price breaks new ground
It’s been quite a run for the world’s leading play-to-earn game, but as its monthly revenue takes a hit, what’s in store for the future of the game?
Central and Southeast Asia among fastest-growing regions in global crypto adoption: Chainalysis
Much of the growth in the region is driven by strong grassroots adoption rates led by Vietnam, India and Pakistan, new data from Chainalysis shows
October 2021
Evergrande’s uncertainty rocks crypto market
Crypto investors and industry watchers are following closely the potential collapse of Chinese property giant Evergrande.
Boba network announces mainnet launch of layer 2 optimistic rollup
ETH 2.0 is expected to address transaction speeds and gas fees on the world’s number two blockchain, but a growing number of layer-2 protocols are looking to solve those issues today.
El Salvador’s Bitcoin adoption, one week on
It’s hot on Bitcoin Beach and the Twitterverse, but the new legal tender doesn’t have uptake elsewhere in the Central American country.
Solana crashes, SOL prices tumble as network scrambles to restart
SOL had been on a tear but is now losing ground. Is Solana a victim of its own success — or does the network have deeper problems?
Walmart, FTX and Animoca Brands hit by crypto misinformation
Scams and fake news have long dogged the crypto world. This week saw two major blockchain companies and a global retailer get swept up by hack rumors or hoaxes.
Altcoins have their day in the sun as market pulls back
A few altcoins managed to stand out coming into the working week as Solana’s tear comes to an end.
Cardano set for Alonzo launch, smart contracts and NFTs to come
Cardano’s Alonzo hard fork will bring smart contracts and NFT support to the world’s third-largest blockchain. What will it mean for the crypto market?
Markets shed 10-15%; experts say not to worry
Despite significant losses across the board, industry experts are not too concerned, seeing the plunge as normal market behavior.
El Salvador today becomes first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender
The Central American nation opens up the next chapter in the history of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency.
Fractional ownership of the Doge meme hits $400M valuation
What does it mean to own an NFT? Furthermore, what does it mean to own a billionth of an NFT? For Doge lovers, it might be a good investment, or barking mad.
Australian consumer protection body issues warning to crypto investors
The Securities and Investments Commission warned against investing in digital-asset financial products. Some say the warning lacks specifics.
September 2021
Ethereum network splits into two; update is urged
A network patch designed to fix a bug on the Geth network has led to the world’s second-largest blockchain splitting in two.
Coinbase partners with Mitsubishi UFG for entry to Japan
The largest cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S. has partnered with one of Japan’s largest banks to gain market entry. What does the move say about the Japanese market as the industry is rocked by yet another crypto exchange hack?
OpenSea dumps Pepe the Frog NFT series
Despite having verified it, and with investors already spending millions on the project, OpenSea has delisted the NFT series after being notified by its creator.