Cryptocurrency stories - Page 2
‘Digital money’ was ushered in with the 2008 invention and 2009 launch of Bitcoin. While still the most popular and nominally valuable of them all, there are thousands of cryptocurrencies available in the market today. Cryptocurrencies are created with encryption algorithms and are intended as a store of value or a means of exchange, and are generally (but not always) based on blockchain technology. Blockchain is a distributed ledger enforced by a network of independent computers.
Ripple acquires Hidden Road for USD $1.25 billion deal
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Ripple has announced the acquisition of Hidden Road for USD $1.25 billion, making it the first crypto firm to manage a global multi-asset prime broker.
Calastone unveils blockchain fund distribution solution
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Calastone launches Tokenised Distribution, enabling asset managers to seamlessly tokenise funds for blockchain access, aiming for significant industry cost savings.
Still think of crypto as the ‘slots’ of the investment world? Think again
Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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Despite perceptions of crypto as risky gambling, long-term investing in Bitcoin and Ethereum can yield significant gains, rewarding patience over panic.
Trek enhances BOPIS with Gr4vy for seamless shopping
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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Trek has teamed up with Gr4vy to enhance its Buy-Online-Pickup-In-Store service, improving payment processing and real-time inventory for customers.
Revolut launches local EUR accounts for Australians
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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Revolut has unveiled local EUR accounts for Australian customers, streamlining payments and enhancing financial management for businesses and travellers.
Cybercriminals shift focus to mobiles & cryptocurrencies
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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A recent Kaspersky report reveals a staggering rise in mobile banking malware, with incidents soaring 3.6 times in 2024 amidst escalating phishing and crypto scams.
AI & data breaches drive rise in sextortion scams
Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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Sextortion scams are surging globally, with New Zealand reporting a staggering 137% increase in 2025, driven by AI and recent data breaches.
Bybit: when hackers target people, not systems
Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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Bybit suffered a major hack, exposing vulnerabilities from human error rather than blockchain flaws, as attackers manipulated staff to divert funds.
XUSD stablecoin expands to Binance, boosting global reach
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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StraitsX's XUSD stablecoin will debut on Binance, bolstering its presence in digital finance as it surges towards mainstream adoption and infrastructure innovations.
Swyftx acquires Easy Crypto, expands ANZ crypto presence
Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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Australian exchange Swyftx has acquired New Zealand's leading crypto platform, Easy Crypto, enhancing its presence in the trans-Tasman digital asset market.
Kiwis favour cryptocurrency for long-term investing in 2025
Mon, 17th Mar 2025
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A recent Binance New Zealand survey reveals 70% of Kiwis favour cryptocurrency as a long-term investment, eclipsing traditional assets like stocks and real estate.
Soneium aligns with LINE to boost web3 mini-app adoption
Fri, 14th Mar 2025
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Soneium and LINE are teaming up to introduce blockchain technology into LINE's mini-apps, aiming to boost web3 adoption among its 200 million users.
Binance secures USD $2 billion institutional backing by MGX
Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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Binance has secured its first institutional investment, a groundbreaking USD $2 billion from Abu Dhabi's MGX, marking a pivotal moment in cryptocurrency.
Decentralized Finance: Reimagining the future of financial systems
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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Decentralised Finance is poised to revolutionise financial systems globally, promoting transparency, inclusivity, and drastically reducing transaction costs.
Check Point & Cardano collaborate on blockchain security
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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Check Point Software Technologies has partnered with Cardano to enhance blockchain security, addressing rising cyber threats following significant industry hacks.
Crypto market shakes as US tariffs & hacks hit confidence
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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March saw a dramatic 20% drop in global crypto market cap, driven by trade tensions and a major exchange hack, with stablecoins hitting USD $224 billion.
NFTs aren't just art - they will shape your future
Mon, 10th Mar 2025
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NFTs are evolving beyond digital art, impacting sectors like music and finance, and offering unique opportunities for ownership in the digital future.
IWD 2025: Web3 aims at mass adoption, but it won’t happen without women
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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As the digital revolution gathers pace, women remain sidelined in the crypto landscape, threatening the mass adoption of web3 technologies.
SharedAffairs launches digital estate platform in the UK
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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SharedAffairs has launched a digital estate planning platform in the UK, aimed at simplifying the documentation of assets and final wishes during a £1 trillion wealth transition.
Exclusive: Cyber threats escalate as Australian organisations face sophisticated attacks
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Australian organisations face escalating cyber threats as ransomware groups adopt advanced tactics previously seen only in state-sponsored attacks.