The future of cryptocurrencies The future of cryptocurrencies
Although Mr Sammartino considers bitcoin, ethereum and the wider cryptocurrency market is in a bubble, he believes they are the future of payment systems.
"People are starting to realise, within the financial and governmental community, that cryptocurrencies are not going to go away, and they are going to be a staple of our modern economy."
The Australian Government shares some of that sentiment, given its new stance on financial technology and innovation.
"The Government will encourage the exploration of blockchain technology, including through a study and pilot testing by the CSIRO's Data61," it noted in the latest federal budget.The future of cryptocurrencies
Although Mr Sammartino considers bitcoin, ethereum and the wider cryptocurrency market is in a bubble, he believes they are the future of payment systems.
"People are starting to realise, within the financial and governmental community, that cryptocurrencies are not going to go away, and they are going to be a staple of our modern economy."
The Australian Government shares some of that sentiment, given its new stance on financial technology and innovation.
"The Government will encourage the exploration of blockchain technology, including through a study and pilot testing by the CSIRO's Data61," it noted in the latest federal budget.