Cryptocurrency stories - Page 16
‘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.
Study shows Australians prioritise protection over convenience
Wed, 16th Feb 2022
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e-learning
A recent study by McAfee has identified the shifts in needs, attitudes, and actions that will impact Australia in 2022.
The wild west of cryptocurrency fraud & How Kiwis are getting stung
Fri, 11th Feb 2022
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email security
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cybersecurity
Cryptopia went from launch to managing funds for 1.4 million investors to a significant data breach and its inevitable death - all in just five years.
New research reveals concerns on Metaverse and NFTs
Wed, 9th Feb 2022
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It's been hard to escape NFTs and the Metaverse over the past year. But does the public really trust these new virtual innovations?.
ESET Research releases T3 2021 Threat Report summarising key cybersecurity research
Wed, 9th Feb 2022
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The latest ESET Threat Report reveals key insights into external attack vectors, email threats, and the impact of cryptocurrency exchange rates.
Lost Socks NFT’s to start minting mid February
Sun, 6th Feb 2022
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defi
Following the success of many recent Non-fungible tokens, a odd new entrant is launching this month with a focus on your laundry.
It’s time for digital marketers to dip their toes in Web 3.0
Fri, 4th Feb 2022
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data analytics
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blockchain
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martech
Web 3.0, the next generation of the internet, is set to revolutionize digital marketing and give power back to users.
Cybercriminals laundered $8.6 billion worth of cryptocurrency in 2021 - report
Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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Chainalysis is releasing its latest money laundering report analysing money laundering activity from the previous year.
2021 a year to remember for blockchain industry - report
Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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defi
Blockchain application research firm Huobi Research Institute has released its Global Blockchain Industry Overview and Trends 2021-2022 Annual Report.
Check Point Research reveals how hackers run token scams and 'Rug Pull' money - and how to avoid them
Tue, 25th Jan 2022
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blockchain
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phishing
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email security
Scammers are altering smart contracts to create fraudulent tokens and stealing money from unsuspecting individuals, warns Check Point Research.
Cryptocurrency trading in NZ below world average, but signs show increased awareness
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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blockchain
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investment
New Zealand's cryptocurrency usage rate is below the global average, with only 9% of Kiwi adults owning cryptocurrency, finds a new study by Finder.
Major cryptocurrency losses for SMBs from BlueNoroff threat actor
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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blockchain
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky experts uncover APT attacks by BlueNoroff, resulting in major cryptocurrency losses for small and medium-sized companies worldwide.
WorldRemit MD reveals top digital money transfer trends for 2022
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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blockchain
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mobile wallet
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Digital money transfer numbers are expected to grow in Australia and worldwide, according to WorldRemit's APAC managing director.
Salesforce announces new innovations across the APAC market
Mon, 17th Jan 2022
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data analytics
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blockchain
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martech
Salesforce has announced a string of new innovations and partnerships to help expand its reach across the APAC market.
Advanced scams, data breaches, crypto and NFT attacks to shape cyberthreat landscape in 2022
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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blockchain
2022 cyber security trends include a decrease in targeted ransomware attacks, advanced scams, more data breaches, and attacks on cryptocurrency/NFT industries.
Kaspersky lists 5 cyber threats to watch for in 2022
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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blockchain
Global privacy company Kaspersky has highlighted some of the most significant cyber threats New Zealand consumers and businesses should be prepared for in 2022.
Risk and reward: Report reveals what risks businesses should look out for in 2022
Wed, 12th Jan 2022
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fintech
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blockchain
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risk & compliance
New report reveals challenges, opportunities and emerging risks for businesses in 2022 and highlights the importance of collaboration.
Ability to access and share data may drive more cybercrime in 2022 - security firm
Mon, 10th Jan 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
Enabling data to move more easily between organisations will undoubtedly lead to more crime, says a cybersecurity firm.
More countries to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender in 2022 - expert
Thu, 6th Jan 2022
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blockchain
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economics
Bitcoin to become legal tender in three more countries in 2022, predicts deVere Group CEO, following El Salvador's lead.
Bitcoin's in a slump but expert says ignore the crypto deniers to build long term wealth
Tue, 4th Jan 2022
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data analytics
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blockchain
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planning
Bitcoin set for worst monthly performance since May as CEO of deVere Group urges investors to ignore crypto skeptics.
Gaming company Polemos to enable the monetisation of NFT gaming assets from blockchain games.
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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cryptocurrency
Gaming company Polemos aims to create the first GameFi platform allowing users to monetise NFT gaming assets from blockchain games.