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US charges Russian in Qakbot cybercrime, seizes USD $24m
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The US has charged Russian Rustam Gallyamov for running the Qakbot malware network, seizing USD $24m in cryptocurrency from cybercrime activities.
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Bitcoin soars above USD$110,724, sets new all-time record
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Bitcoin hits a new record above USD$110,724, boosting its market valuation past USD$2.15 trillion on the 15th anniversary of Bitcoin Pizza Day.
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Are stablecoins the new superstars of crypto?
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Stablecoins, digital currencies pegged to stable assets like the US dollar, are emerging as dependable players reshaping the crypto and global finance landscape.
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Building Institutional Trust in a Decentralized World
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A JP Morgan survey reveals 71% of institutional traders avoid crypto, citing readiness concerns despite growing momentum in blockchain adoption.
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Nakamoto & KindlyMD merge with USD $710 million Bitcoin plan
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Nakamoto Holdings merges with KindlyMD, raising USD $710 million to launch a Bitcoin treasury, aiming to integrate Bitcoin into global capital markets.
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Bitcoin dominance hits four-year high as crypto market rebounds
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The crypto market saw a 9.9% rise in April, with Bitcoin hitting a four-year dominance high at 63%, amid economic uncertainty and cautious investing.
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Is Bitcoin turning into the ‘new boring’ of investing?
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Bitcoin's recent steady rise contrasts with falling stock indices, suggesting it may be evolving into a mature, safe-haven asset amid global market turmoil.
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New Zealand crypto traders move to Bitcoin & stablecoins in Q1
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Binance NZ's Q1 2025 report reveals Kiwis shifting to stablecoins and blue-chip cryptos amid global market turmoil and a USD $1 trillion market loss.
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Is the crypto bull run over?
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After a bullish surge, Bitcoin faces a sharp downturn as investors reel from new tariffs and recession fears, prompting speculation on the bull run's end.
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Cryptocurrency market declines 4.4% amid trade tensions
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The cryptocurrency market faced a 4.4% decline in March 2025, driven by U.S. trade tariffs and geopolitical tensions, leading to over USD $1 trillion in lost value.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Meme coins: boom, bust and billion-dollar gambles
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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The launch of the $Trump meme coin saw an astonishing market peak of over USD $14.5 billion, only to crash 66% shortly thereafter, leaving many traders devastated.
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Cryptocurrency adoption in Australia hits record high
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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A record 32.5% of Australians now own cryptocurrency, according to the 2025 IRCI, signalling a significant shift in the nation's digital asset landscape.
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Gen's report reveals surge in cyber threats for Q4 2024
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Gen's Q4 2024 Threat Report reveals a staggering 2.55 billion cyber threats were blocked, with 321 threats emerging every second, highlighting alarming trends in online fraud.
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Prenetics unveils DNA-based identity with blockchain tie-up
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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Prenetics has teamed up with Humanity Protocol to launch a blockchain-based identity verification service via its CircleDNA platform, enhancing secure digital interactions.
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Bitfi introduces ApeShift for instant Bitcoin transactions
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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Bitfi has launched ApeShift, a platform enabling instant Bitcoin payments on the base layer, aiming to overcome high fees and slow confirmations.
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WonderFi launches TRUMP coin with Coinsquare & Bitbuy
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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WonderFi Technologies has launched trading for the TRUMP coin via Coinsquare and Bitbuy ahead of Donald Trump's inaugural ceremony on January 17, 2025.