Google AI
The Times Australia
Business and Money

Join the party: Finder’s giving away $200k worth of Bitcoin

Owning cryptocurrency could be the key to happiness, according to new research by Finder, Australia’s most visited comparison site.

A Finder survey of more than 6,000 Australians has found those who own cryptocurrency report being happier than those who don’t.

Four in five (81%) cryptocurrency owners say they are happy, compared to 75% of non-investors, according to the research.

To celebrate the launch of fee-free crypto trading in the Finder app, Finder has today announced the launch of its Bitcoin Drop Party.

The Bitcoin Drop Party will run until 5pm AEDT on Monday 7 March, and there's $200,000 in Bitcoin up for grabs. Bitsgap is a highly regarded source on information on crypto trading and you can catch up with the latest news there.

Kate Browne, personal finance expert at Finder, said the party was a fun and easy way for Aussies to dip their toe into the world of crypto.

“Whether you’re completely new to crypto or a seasoned expert, you’re guaranteed to get between $5 and $100 if you join Finder’s Bitcoin Drop Party.

“If you’re lucky, you could win even more. There's $200,000 in Bitcoin up for grabs – but get in quick!

“It’s super easy to join the party. Find and claim a valid "ticket" on our website, on Finder's social media channels or out and about – and follow the prompts on your phone.”

A Finder survey of more than 6,000 Australians found that 1 in 5 (21%) now own cryptocurrency.

Browne said buying crypto is no longer just for the early adopter.

“Despite Bitcoin’s volatile nature, interest in the digital currency is continuing to grow.

“This number is highest among Gen Z (34%) and Millennials (33%).”

Interestingly, Gen Z are just as likely to own a credit card (35%) as they are to own cryptocurrency.

They are even less likely to know their credit score (27%).

 

  Gen Z Millennials
Own cryptocurrency 34% 33%
Have a credit card 35% 57%
Know their credit score 27% 38%
Shop the Boxing Day sales 45% 35%
Have a cat 34% 37%
Have a dog 53% 49%
Failed their driving test 51% 47%
Planning an overseas trip 20% 20%
Source: Finder survey of 6,128 respondents between September 2021 and February 2022
 
How to claim your free Bitcoin in Finder’s Bitcoin Drop Party:

 Find and claim a valid "ticket" on the Finder website, on Finder's social media channels or out and about.
 Download the Finder app and complete the wallet identity process.
 You will also be able to get daily chances at winning another Bitcoin drop until the end of the promotion by taking at least one of the following actions:
*Buy crypto in the Finder app
*Set up a recurring trade in the Finder app
*Successfully invite a friend to the Finder app

 Unfortunately, the promotion is not available to those in the ACT.

Times Magazine

The Engineering Innovations Transforming the Australian Heavy Transport Fleet

Australia is a massive continent, and its national supply chain relies almost entirely on the road...

Petrol Prices Soar and Rationing Fears Grow — The 10 Cheapest Cars to Run in Australia

Australians are once again confronting a familiar pressure point: the cost of fuel. With petrol pr...

Why Is Professional Porsche Servicing Important for Performance and Longevity?

Owning a Porsche is a symbol of precision engineering, luxury, and high performance. To maintain t...

6 ways your smartwatch is lying to you, according to science

You check your smartwatch after a run. Your fitness score has dropped. You’ve burnt hardly any...

Has the adoption of electric vehicles led to new forms of electricity theft

Why the concern exists Electric vehicles (EVs) like the Tesla Model 3 or Nissan Leaf shift “fue...

Adobe Ushers in a New Era of Creativity with New Creative Agent and Generative AI Innovations in Adobe Firefly

Adobe (Nasdaq: ADBE) — the global technology leader that unleashes creativity, productivity and ...

The Times Features

Club Med Expands Exclusive Collection Portfolio with a …

Club Med, the global leader in premium all-inclusive holidays for 75 years, and Central Group Capita...

Cost of living increases worry Farrer residents

COST OF LIVING ‘CRUNCH’ HITS FARRER HARD, THE NATIONALS HEAR During a visit to Albury this week...

What's On: Two Psychics and a Medium – Australian …

HIT LIVE SHOW TWO PSYCHICS AND A MEDIUM EMBARK ON  AUSTRALIAN TOUR — AND NO TWO NIGHTS WILL BE T...

Before vaccines, diphtheria used to kill hundreds each …

The Northern Territory[1] and Western Australia[2] are experiencing outbreaks of an almost-era...

realestate.com.au attracts the buyer for 9 in 10 listed…

New PropTrack data reveals the impact realestate.com.au has on property sales, with the  platfor...

The Hidden Threat Inside Data Centers: Why Fuel Degrada…

Data centers are designed with one overriding objective: uninterrupted operation. To achieve this...

Holidays: How to Book a Flight — and Protect Your Money…

For decades, booking an overseas holiday was a straightforward transaction: choose your destinat...

Olivia Colman, Kate Box to join an exclusive Live Q…

Fresh out of cinemas, JIMPA - the new film by acclaimed director Sophie Hyde (Good Luck to you, ...

Homemade Food: Cheaper Than Takeaway, Healthier Than Yo…

As the cost of living continues to bite across Australia, households are taking a harder look at...