The Orange Brick Road Podcast

Send us Fan Mail 99.99% of cyberattacks target YOUR device — not the bank, not the exchange. In this episode, Brandon sits down with Graeme Speak (Founder of BankVault Cybersecurity, creator of VanishingPoint) to break down how infostealers work, why 30,000+ Aussie banking passwords ended up on the dark web, and how a cloud-based "invisible" login can make you unhackable — even if your d...

Send us Fan Mail G'day network 👋 New blog article up on Orange Brick Road — and this one's a genuine wake-up call. I sat down with Graeme Speak , founder of BankVault Cybersecurity and creator of VanishingPoint , for the podcast — and what he shared changed how I think about my own device security. The stat that stuck with me: 99.99% of cyberattacks target end-user devices , not banks o...

Send us Fan Mail Step into the future of crypto security with this exclusive interview from the Orange Brick Road Podcast, featuring Graeme Speak from VanishingPoint Crypto Wallet Security. In this episode, we unpack how VanishingPoint makes you effectively invisible to hackers and surveillance – even on compromised devices and unsecured networks. VanishingPoint runs as a pure web solution in your...

Send us Fan Mail That's a wrap on our crypto tax and SMSF webinar. 🧡 We were joined by Kaylene from MWA Crypto Tax Specialists, who spends her days untangling exactly the kind of crypto tax mess most Australians don't realise they're creating until tax time rolls around. We got into what the ATO actually expects you to track, the spots where people most commonly get caught out, and...

Send us Fan Mail Are you paying more tax on your crypto than you should be? Or holding crypto in your own name without realising the risks?   Orange Brick Road is teaming up with Kaylene from MWA Crypto Tax Specialists for a powerful free live webinar — and you are invited.   📅 Sunday 30 August 2026 🕒 3:00 PM Perth Time (AWST) 💻 Online via Zoom 💰 Completely FREE ⏱️ 30 min presentation + 30 min...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Brandon from Orange Brick Road shares a short promo for the upcoming Complete Crypto Webinar — a free live online event on Sunday 16 August 2026 at 3pm Perth time covering crypto for all levels.   Register free: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_415DFXxRS-abZ2TETwEqYg   Visit orangebrickroad.com.au or book a free 15-minute call at http://calendly.com/bran...

Send us Fan Mail Learn practical strategies for building, managing, and protecting your crypto portfolio, with expert insights and a live Q&A. Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/r-aBGPJPQW-gSA3Rdy2JNw After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email with information about joining the meeting. #Crypto #Webinar #ZoomMeeting #CryptoAustralia #Bitcoin #Ethereum #Investing...

Send us Fan Mail  Crypto doesn't have to feel like a maze. At Orange Brick Road, we help everyday Australians make sense of it all — from your first coin right through to your whole portfolio. Consulting, portfolio setup, tax and SMSF structuring, licensed crypto loans, and more, explained in plain English. No jargon. No hype. Just straight guidance from a local team who gets it.  Book your f...

Send us Fan Mail Three crypto exchanges shut down this month. The Fed just made its rate decision. And the Fear and Greed Index is sitting at 29 — Fear. This is Phase 4. The accumulation zone. The phase where the best positions in crypto history have been built. This week's edition of The Block covers everything 👇 Top 5 gainers and losers with full breakdowns  Bitcoin decoupling from AI stoc...

Send us Fan Mail Full breakdown: Everything Orange Brick Road does for your crypto journey — consulting, portfolio setup, exchanges, brokers, trading, AI copy trading, loans, security, licensed custody, bookkeeping, tax, SMSF & trust, estate planning, real world assets, and scam recovery. No jargon. No nonsense. Just straight-up crypto education from Perth, Australia. CTA: Book your free 15-mi...

Send us Fan Mail Wall Street lost $800B. Bitcoin fell less than 1%. Thread 🧵👇 1/ The Magnificent Seven shed $797B on Thursday — their worst day since April 2025. Nasdaq down 1.9%. S&P down 1.2%. Trigger: AI spending fears after Alphabet and Tesla earnings disappointed. 2/ Bitcoin held near $65,000. Down less than 1% on a day the AI trade had its worst session in 15 months. Is this the decoup...

Send us Fan Mail Wall Street just had its WORST day in over a year. And Bitcoin barely flinched. $800 billion wiped from US tech stocks in a single session. The Magnificent Seven collapsed nearly 5%. The Nasdaq fell almost 2%. Bitcoin? Down less than 1%. Holding near $65,000. This is potentially the most important signal we have seen all cycle — and we break it all down in the latest edition of Th...

Send us Fan Mail The tide is turning in crypto — and this week's episode of The Block breaks down exactly what's happening, what it means, and what you should be watching right now. In this episode, Orange Brick Road founder Brandon covers everything in the latest edition of The Block — your free weekly crypto newsletter — including today's top gainers and losers, the Fear and Greed...

Send us Fan Mail The smartest money in crypto is accumulating right now — are you paying attention? This week's The Block newsletter breaks it all down 👇  ✅ Whale accumulation signal  ✅ SOL up 17%  ✅ Robinhood's new blockchain  ✅ Where we are in the cycle Subscribe free — link in bio 🔗  👉 https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/PikXq7c0lOfU1aKYog2c 🌐 www.orangebrickroad.com.a...

Send us Fan Mail  Stop Guessing Crypto: A Clear Plan for Australians  New video now live Learn how Orange Brick Road helps Australians navigate crypto with more confidence — from Bitcoin basics and market cycles to tokenisation, tax awareness, and practical portfolio strategy. If you want clearer guidance in a fast-moving market, this is for you. Listen now and take the next step: Visit orangebric...

Send us Fan Mail Real World Tokenisation is no longer theoretical — it’s happening right now, and Australia is part of the story. I’m joined by an incredible panel of industry leaders to unpack how tokenised real estate and on-chain finance are being built, adopted, and scaled in the real world. Hosted by Brandon Bartlett https://www.orangebrickroad.com.au Featuring:Julia Buchholz – CMO, Blocksqua...

Send us Fan Mail Bank vs. Bitcoin. The illusion of central bank independence has shattered. With Australian inflation surging and the U.S. Fed Chair openly admitting that political pressure is compromising their neutrality, the fragility of the fiat system has never been more apparent. We are watching a structural shift. While traditional institutions struggle with unsustainable debt and political...

Send us Fan Mail What looked like a problem in one part of the stack quickly turned into a much bigger risk across DeFi. That’s the reality of bridges, collateral, liquid staking and composable protocols: when one layer fails, the ripple effects can be huge. In my latest article, I break down: What happened in the Aave exploit Why DeFi protocols keep getting exposed Real examples of how these fail...

Send us Fan Mail The SEC and CFTC have just flipped the script on crypto regulation in 2026. For the first time, sixteen major cryptocurrencies – including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and XRP – are officially treated as digital commodities, not securities. That means clearer rules, less “are my coins in trouble?” noise, and a stronger case for crypto in portfolios, SMSFs and institutional money. It...

Send us Fan Mail Get expert insights, Aussie market updates, and the week’s biggest blockchain news — straight to your inbox. Don’t just watch the market — understand it. 👉 Join the Crypto Newsletter from @OrangeBrickRoad today! 📨 Subscribe now: https://orangebrickroad.eo.page/news #CryptoNews #BlockchainAustralia #Bitcoin #Ethereum #DeFi #CryptoTrends #Newsletter #CryptoEducation #CryptoInvesti...

Send us Fan Mail This week, the New York Times has a new angle: maybe Bitcoin’s creator is Adam Back, the cypherpunk behind Hashcash and CEO of Blockstream. It’s a great headline. But just like every Satoshi story before it, there’s still no cryptographic proof . No signed message, no coins moved from Satoshi‑era wallets. In my latest article, I break down why Adam Back is in the frame, run throug...

Send us Fan Mail 60 second crypto news bought to you by www.orangebrickroad.com.au Crypto markets are lining up at some key levels right now. In my latest breakdown, I cover: Bitcoin back above its moving averages but still stuck in a range Ethereum grinding higher into resistance as we head into its next big upgrade cycle Majors like BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE and ADA coiling between clear support and r...

Send us Fan Mail Ethereum’s Glamsterdam Upgrade: The 2026 Scalability Shock Investors Aren’t Pricing In Read Full article Bog, https://orangebrickroad.com.au/ethereums-glamsterdam-upgrade-can-junes-next-eth-rally/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ethereums-glamsterdam-upgrade-could-june-throughput-shock-bartlett-sp3sc Ethereum’s biggest upgrade since The Merge is getting closer – and almos...

Send us Fan Mail Bitcoin has just posted one of its weakest first quarters in years, and a lot of investors are asking the same question: is this the start of another crypto winter, or are we actually closer to a bottom than it feels? In my latest Orange Brick Road content, I break down what’s really driving this drawdown, where the most interesting growth is actually happening — in stablecoins, t...

Send us Fan Mail Crypto isn’t just about charts this week – it’s about war, regulation, and where the big money is actually moving. In my latest breakdown, I cover: How the Iran conflict and elevated oil prices are pushing markets into risk‑off mode and putting pressure on Bitcoin Why new US bills like the Digital Asset PARITY Act, UK sanctions, and Canada’s proposed ban on crypto political donati...