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Our Approach to Security: How Fireblocks Protects Digital Assets for Crypto-Backed Loans

When you take out a crypto-backed loan to borrow against your Bitcoin, ETH or XRP, your digital assets are held securely as security for the duration of your loan. Because protecting those assets is our highest priority, we built our operations on Fireblocks, a leading digital asset infrastructure platform used by financial institutions and digital asset businesses around the world.

07 Jul 20263min

How LVR Works With Crypto Loans

If you are considering a crypto-backed loan, understanding LVR is not optional; it is the single most important number governing your loan. It determines how much you can borrow, and whether your crypto security is healthy or unhealthy. This guide explains exactly how LVR works, what happens when crypto markets move, and how to keep your loan in a healthy position.

25 Jun 20265 min

Unblocking the Chain Podcast: Would you borrow against your Bitcoin?

In this episode of the Unblocking the Chain podcast, James Coombes, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Block Earner, sits down with Drew Bradford from Macropod and Michael Prendiville from JellyC, for a timely conversation on Bitcoin-backed lending and where crypto loans are heading in Australia.

22 Jun 20262min

The Travel Rule: what's changing from 1 July 2026

From 1 July 2026, a new set of Australian regulations known as the Travel Rule applies to Block Earner and every other crypto exchange operating in the country. It introduces an additional requirement when you send and receive crypto.

18 Jun 20265 min

Crypto-Backed Loans: The Alternative to Selling Your Bitcoin Before the 2027 CGT Changes

Selling Bitcoin after 1 July 2027 could mean a materially higher tax bill. We break down the new CGT rules and compare selling against borrowing against your holdings.

15 May 20265min

Block Earner Bulletin: Coinbase layoffs, budget day, BTC pump... What’s next?

So Coinbase is the latest Fortune 500 company to cite AI as the reason for laying off hundreds of employees. In the same announcement, they mentioned revenues were down 30+% resulting in a loss of ~US$400m. Call me silly but...

12 May 20263min

Block Earner Bulletin: Are we back?

Optimism is creeping back into crypto markets as both BTC and ETH break their months-long downtrend. The question remains, what has really changed?

22 Apr 20263min

Product Dispatch: Multi-Account Switching & Balance Reports

Welcome to the first Block Earner Product Dispatch - an update on the features, infrastructure upgrades, and product improvements we’ve shipped across the platform.

15 Apr 20263min

How Yen Used Her Bitcoin Loan to Bake Something Real

Yen had the vision, the passion, and the Bitcoin, she just needed a way to put it to work. Here's how a Block Earner Bitcoin-Backed Loan helped her open Yen's Gluten Free Bakery in Hobart.

10 Apr 20263min

Inside the 2026 HNW Crypto Roadshow: Bitcoin, Gold and Crypto-Backed Loans in Australia

Five cities. Hundreds of investors. Mission accomplished. After an incredible month on the road, we just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 High Net Worth Crypto Roadshow.

09 Apr 20263min

How Australians Are Securing AUD Using Crypto-Backed Loans

If you’re wondering how to use crypto beyond simply buying and holding, you’re not alone. Cryptocurrency has gone from a niche curiosity to a genuine part of how Australians manage their money - from paying for goods with digital tokens to building long-term investment portfolios.

23 Mar 20265min

Block Earner Bulletin: Gold, Silver & Bitcoin go out for dinner. You should come!

In an encouraging move, crypto has shown remarkable resilience during the latest wave of geopolitical turmoil. Traditional markets (led by the crazy oil movements, up almost double, and back down again) had one of their worst days in the last decade yesterday, while BTC/ETH showed strength and even gained some ground.

11 Mar 20263min

Block Earner Crypto-Backed Loans bagged three wins at the Finder Innovation Awards

Block Earner won big in the 2025 Finder Innovation Awards, taking home three gold awards and a highly commended title. It’s testament to the hard work of the company focused on making crypto-backed financial products easier, safer and useful for everyday Australians.

25 Dec 20253min

What the Australian Crypto Convention revealed about the next phase of digital assets

The recent Australian Crypto Convention in Sydney has become a useful gauge of how Australians are thinking about digital assets. This year’s conference offered a clear signal: the market is maturing in ways that are practical, data-driven and grounded in real use-cases.

17 Dec 20253min

Opening a Block Earner Business Account: From Treasury to OTC to Business Loans

This guide explains who can open a Business Account, what you can do with it, and how companies across Australia are using Block Earner today.

27 Nov 20255min

Block Earner Bulletin: Sleeping with one eye open

From overflowing theatres to lines at our booth, it's clear lending is trending and we’re so grateful for the support you showed us. Thank you!

27 Nov 20253min

Bitcoin’s adolescence: From silk road to government treasuries

Bitcoin is entering adolescence - and adolescence is always messy. The world's original digital asset is shedding its renegade hoodie, trying on a suit and tie, and figuring out who it wants to be. Gone are the days when Bitcoin was dismissed as fringe, anarchic internet money.

23 Nov 20255min

Block Earner Bulletin: Yo-Yos were cool in the 90s

It’s up to you to decide, but this Yo-yo like period can be exhausting and shake out many retail traders, so we like to stay patient and stay informed during times like this.

12 Nov 20253min

Block Earner Bulletin: All Roads Lead To Rome

The infamous 4-year cycle is due to close any day now, signalling the beginning of the next bear market. But if everybody knows a cycle is due to end… is it still a cycle?

28 Oct 20253min

Block Earner Bulletin: Jimmy Kimmel is back and so is the bull market

Markets have been unstable, mainly given the geopolitical situation with NATO countries facing increasing pressure from Russia. But we’re here to talk crypto, not politics.

30 Sep 20253min

Block Earner Bulletin: "Follow the money"

Does the guy on Twitter calling the end of the bull market or the company with 1000+ analysts and a bigger reputation than Jesus himself, have more to lose?

04 Sep 20253min

Block Earner Bulletin: Birthday Boy Vitalik

10 years since the founding of Ethereum. The platform that moved crypto-assets from store of wealth to utility and pioneered the decentralised finance movement.

31 Jul 20253min

Block Earner Bulletin: Well well well... Guess who’s back

As we get further into the pro-crypto Trump administration we’re noticing interesting data points appear. Notably, the BTC price is correlating extremely closely with M2 money supply minus 80 days

16 Jul 20253min

Block Earner Bulletin: You sure you can’t live in a Bitcoin?

Block Earner wins back-to-back excellence in blockchain/crypto. The housing federation has issued official guidance that crypto holdings be included in the assets of borrowers - previously completely ignored.

03 Jul 20253min

A New Dawn for Home Buyers: Launching Australia’s First Bitcoin-Backed Home Loan

A major milestone — not just for Block Earner, but for the future of home ownership in Australia. We officially launched the waitlist for Australia’s first Bitcoin-Backed Home Loan, with a packed event in Sydney attended by nearly 100 people.

30 Jun 20252min

Block Earner Bulletin: The new gold standard

It's encouraging to see the crypto market demonstrate resilience during these testing times, we’re keeping an eye on global money supply too and how that has affected crypto markets in the past.

18 Jun 20253min

How to Apply for a Crypto-Backed Loan: The Best Crypto Loans in Australia

In this article we answer the question: How do I borrow AUD using crypto? We’ll walk you through how crypto loans work in Australia, what you’ll need to apply, and what to watch out for.

10 Jun 20253min

Block Earner Bulletin: BTC - The quiet achiever

Bitcoin continues to make headlines, recently reaching a new all-time high of US$111,717 on May 22. This surge briefly positioned Bitcoin ahead of Amazon in value, think of that for a second… How many times have you used Amazon? Multiply that across the world. Markets value Bitcoin as a more valuable asset than Amazon’s entire network…that is significant.

05 Jun 20253min

Real People, Real Results: How Aussies Are Using Crypto-Backed Loans

From growing businesses and buying property to paying off debt or even booking that holiday, the home of Australia’s crypto-backed loans, Block Earner is helping Aussie crypto holders bring crypto back to life.

21 May 20255min

Block Earner Bulletin: Ships were built to sail

Bitcoin touched yet another all-time high this week, this time in terms of Market Cap (USD). The big orange coin crossed US$2.12 trillion making it the 5th most valuable asset on Earth. Surpassing Amazon. The noise about bull markets starting and ending is exactly that, noise.

21 May 20253min

Block Earner Bulletin: Fasten seatbelts for takeoff

BTC continues to climb out of the Turbulent Trump Tariff Tirade. Bullish momentum around the world seems to be fueled by a likely loosening of fiscal policy to avoid a US recession (money printers are already back online) and a global sigh of relief that a lot of the US threats throughout April ended up being empty.

07 May 20253min

Inside the High Net Worth Crypto Roadshow

Thank You, Australia – Let’s recap the highlights on the Roadshow with Block Earner & Collective Shift

30 Apr 20253min

Block Earner Bulletin: He came in like a wrecking ball

One week it’s a tariff, next it’s Greenland, today it’s SEC Chair Jerome Powell. In the face of mounting criticism, Trump has walked back his threat (like many of his other threats) of firing Jerome Powell. This was causing significant uncertainty around the world and adding a lot of fuel to the USA recession fears.

23 Apr 20253min

Block Earner Bulletin: Ok but seriously, is this time different?

Tariffs, global uncertainty over recession, geopolitical environments remain unpredictable… all very real economic factors that no doubt will have an effect on asset prices across the board. Even gold (boomer bitcoin) fell sharply recently, investors genuinely feel cash is a safer investment than the oldest and most valuable precious metal of all time.

08 Apr 20253min

Block Earner Bulletin: Our favourite colour is GREEN

Crypto prices rebounding after the $TRUMP uncertainty begins to subside. His stance on tariffs seems to be softening, rate cuts looking more likely than ever and unemployment’s on the right track. There’s optimism in the air.

26 Mar 20253min

Block Earner Bulletin: Bitcoin is dead

Bitcoin is officially dead, you’ve probably read it before but this time is different.

13 Mar 20253min

Block Earner Bulletin: Bitcoin flat, gold up & political memecoin drama

Another wild week in the markets. The latest drama comes in the wake of Trump's memecoin (TRUMP), which is currently down ~77% from its all-time high in late January. So, what is the latest drama?

27 Feb 20253min

Block Earner Bulletin: One step forward, two steps back?

I am starting to feel like we got the Temu version of Trump. We were promised a strategic reserve, a pro-crypto cabinet and a government agency literally named after a memecoin (DOGE). Instead we got tariffs and interest rates on hold…

06 Feb 20253min

Block Earner Bulletin: Craziest move of the century?

I’m sorry, truly. But Donald Pump is the most newsworthy thing in the market right now. The short version is that via X he announced a memecoin launch ($TRUMP) that skyrocketed to a market cap in excess of $80bn, yes you read that right.

22 Jan 20253min

Block Earner vs. Ledn: What’s the Best Crypto-Backed Loan Option for Australian Crypto Holders?

In this blog, we’ll break down how Block Earner compares to Ledn across the areas that matter most to Australian users—so you can choose the right lending partner for your needs.

01 Nov 20245min

Crypto Tax in Australia: What You Need to Know

The ATO views crypto assets as property for tax purposes, not as currency. This means that every time you sell, trade, or use cryptocurrency, it could trigger a taxable event. It's important to stay on top of these obligations to avoid any surprises come tax time.

10 Oct 20245min

Crypto-Backed Loans In Australia: How They Work & What You Need To Know

As cryptocurrency becomes increasingly integrated into mainstream finance, investors are exploring innovative ways to unlock value from their digital assets. One option gaining popularity is Crypto-backed Loans.

02 Oct 20243min

How to Transfer Crypto from OKX to Block Earner

Move your crypto to Block Earner in just a few steps — so you can sell to AUD, borrow cash, or diversify your portfolio.

01 Oct 20243min

Fed Rate Cuts & Altcoin Whispers

Block Earner Bulletin

25 Sep 20242min

Is Now The Perfect Time To Buy?!

Block Earner Bulletin

12 Sep 20242min

Big Swings, SEC Signals, and What Comes Next

Block Earner Bulletin

29 Aug 20242min

Crypto Craziness Clarified + BE Lands Huge Partnership

Block Earner Bulletin

15 Aug 20242min

Is 2024 the Year Crypto Takes Over?! + USDC and USDT-backed Loans

Block Earner Bulletin

01 Aug 20242min

Crypto Comeback: Market Soars as Buyers Scoop Up Discounted BTC

Block Earner Bulletin

18 Jul 20242min

How to Buy & Sell Crypto via OTC in Australia

Block Earner offers an Over-The-Counter (OTC) trading desk — a fast, private, and professional service designed for Australians who want better execution for Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and 350+ supported cryptocurrencies.

01 Jul 20243min

$GME To The Moon + Block Earner Wins 2024 Lending Innovation of the Year

Block Earner Bulletin

06 Jun 20242min

How to Buy Solana in Australia Using Block Earner

Block Earner makes it easy to buy Solana with Australian dollars (AUD). As a trusted crypto exchange for Australians, you can deposit AUD directly from your bank or transfer crypto from another wallet.

12 Jan 20243min

How to Sign Up to Block Earner

Signing up to Block Earner is easy and takes just a few minutes.

01 Sep 20233min

How to Transfer Crypto from Coinspot to Block Earner

Move your crypto to Block Earner in just a few steps — so you can sell to AUD, borrow cash, or diversify your portfolio.

07 May 20233min

Our commitment to your peace of mind

At Block Earner, we understand the importance of trust and work tirelessly to create an environment where every user feels secure and confident on our platform.

04 May 20233min

Block Earner is a ‘Finnies 2023’ finalist — Australia’s most prestigious Fintech Awards

This year we have been recognised again for ‘Excellence in Crypto and Digital Currencies’ and added a new badge of honour for ‘Excellence in Establishing Global Market Presence’ following our successful launch in Turkey late last year.

17 Apr 20233min

Celebrating ‘Innovation and technology for gender equality' at Block Earner #IWD

We asked some of our incredible team to share what this means to them by reflecting on their own experiences as women that are reshaping the future of finance.

08 Mar 20233min

How to Transfer Crypto from Binance to Block Earner

Move your crypto to Block Earner in just a few steps — so you can sell to AUD, borrow cash, or diversify your portfolio.

01 Dec 20223min

Our Corporate Treasury Management: How Crypto Could Help your Business

Australian businesses now have more options to efficiently deploy capital, mitigate forex risks and invest in their future.

18 Oct 20222min

How to Transfer Crypto from Coinbase to Block Earner

Move your crypto to Block Earner in just a few steps — so you can sell to AUD, borrow cash, or diversify your portfolio.

30 Sep 20223min

How to Buy Ethereum in Australia Using Block Earner

Block Earner makes it easy to buy Ethereum with Australian dollars (AUD). As a trusted crypto exchange for Australians, you can deposit AUD directly from your bank or transfer crypto from another wallet.

02 Sep 20223min

How to Buy Bitcoin in Australia Using Block Earner

Block Earner makes it easy to buy Bitcoin with Australian dollars (AUD). As a trusted crypto exchange for Australians, you can deposit AUD directly from your bank or transfer crypto from another wallet.

01 Sep 20223min

How to Buy XRP in Australia Using Block Earner

Block Earner makes it easy to buy XRP with Australian dollars (AUD). As a trusted crypto exchange for Australians, you can deposit AUD directly from your bank or transfer crypto from another wallet.

31 Jul 20223min

How to Transfer Crypto from Crypto.com to Block Earner

Move your crypto to Block Earner in just a few steps — so you can sell to AUD, borrow cash, or diversify your portfolio.

01 Jul 20223min

Welcome to Block Earner

The 21st Century has been marked by times of massive upheaval. Political, social and financial stresses ...

13 Dec 20213min