About BlockWise
A CPD-accredited online course that gives you a rigorous, evidence-based grounding in Bitcoin, so you can navigate client questions with confidence.
Founded by Michael Paige and Thomas Mullett. Based across Australia and New Zealand.
What guides our teaching
01 · Evidence
Look beyond the headline. Understand the assumptions and limitations behind the research and claims. Informed investment decisions come from assessing the evidence with scrutiny.
02 · Perspective
Bitcoin’s volatility, custody risks and regulatory uncertainty sit alongside its sound monetary properties and potential use cases. We teach both sides of that ledger, not just the case for it.
03 · Professional scope
Education supports your judgement. It does not replace your obligations or extend your professional authorisations.
The people behind BlockWise
Co-founder & Principal · Australia
Michael brings a decade of equity-market experience spanning associate adviser, equity analyst and content leadership roles.
Previously Head of Content at Simply Wall St, he led the team behind its weekly Market Insights newsletter. He brings that editorial discipline to BlockWise: making complex market concepts understandable while preserving their nuance.
Co-founder & Technical Lead · New Zealand
Thomas brings a decade of operational leadership and fintech experience, including leading APAC customer-support operations at Exodus.
His work connects technical understanding with practical customer experience. At BlockWise, his focus includes Bitcoin infrastructure, digital-asset custody and the operational questions that accompany them.
Bitcoin for Financial Advisers
Explore a structured, self-paced course for Australian financial advisers, with six modules and 5.0 FAAA-accredited CPD hours.
Accreditation no. 36157 · Foundation learning rating
BlockWise provides general education and consulting. We do not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence or a New Zealand financial advice provider licence. Course enrolment does not include private consulting.