BitCoin stories - Page 5
Bitcoin tech company reveals plans for 'one of a kind' data center in China
Thu, 10th Nov 2016
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Bitcoin company Bitmain Technologies has announced plans for a 'one of a kind' data center in Xinjiang, China.
Bitcoin & Blockchain: A better understanding
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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Undoubtedly you’ve been exposed to Bitcoin or Blockchain. It’s apparently the future. But apart from the buzzword, what actually is it?.
Megaupload back and better than the original, claims Kim Dotcom
Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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Defying U.S. extradition efforts, Kim Dotcom teases a rejuvenated Megaupload, leveraging Bitcoin in its anticipated 2020 resurgence.
Microsoft invests in blockchain technology
Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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Microsoft has partnered with R3, a consortium of financial institutions, to create a strategy to speed up use of blockchain technologies.
Sony Global Education looks to revolutionise education with blockchain tech
Tue, 1st Mar 2016
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Sony Global Education develops blockchain technology for open sharing of academic records and aims to revolutionize education evaluation.
Retailers: say no to Semble
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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Wellington hair salon rejects new Semble contactless payment system, urges retailers to hold out for EFTPOS 2.0.
Pay by Bitcoin at 2Talk
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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2Talk pioneers Bitcoin payments, catering to tech-savvy NZ clientele who favour digital currency convenience for their VOIP services.
Your Invite: Bitcoin conference coming to NZ in Nov...
Fri, 19th Sep 2014
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NZ hosts its first Bitcoin conference this Nov, aiming to catalyse adoption with top speakers. Queenstown to merge tech with adventure.
Trend Micro: Mobile threat no passing fad
Wed, 3rd Sep 2014
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Mobile threats are on the rise and users need to take precautions, says Trend Micro, with two million mobile malware/high-risk apps already detected this year.
Bitcoin... What exactly is it?
Thu, 17th Jul 2014
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Discover Bitcoin: the groundbreaking digital currency enabling transactions without central banks, revolutionising wealth distribution since 2009.
NZ first as ISP offers Bitcoin for broadband deals...
Thu, 10th Jul 2014
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Kiwi internet provider, Slingshot, now accepts Bitcoin as a payment option, becoming New Zealand's largest company to do so.
Aussies dig deep for first global bitcoin mining cloud service
Mon, 5th May 2014
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Australia launches BitCoinCloudMining.com, making strides in global bitcoin mining without the hardware hassle.
Gartner: CEO and CFO’s should take note of Bitcoin...
Tue, 15th Apr 2014
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For such organisations that understand their information assets need to be valued and managed as assets, using Bitcoin as the valuation method could h.
Cut, blow dry and Bitcoin for Wellington hair salon...
Thu, 10th Apr 2014
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Wellington hair salon Mane Salon is now accepting the new virtual currency Bitcoin as a means of payment, becoming New Zealand’s first hair salon to do so.
Kiwis get first taste of Bitcoin ATMs
Fri, 4th Apr 2014
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The first Bitcoin ATM machines available to New Zealanders were unveiled this week, at an event in Auckland's CBD.
Microsoft beats Google by adding Bitcoin conversion first
Tue, 11th Feb 2014
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Microsoft has added Bitcoin conversion to its Bing currency conversion tool, which now supports over 50 currencies.
Bitcoin accepted by local Telco
Fri, 7th Feb 2014
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Local telco 2Talk has bucked the trend and become the first telecommunications company in New Zealand to accept Bitcoin as a method of payment.
What is Bitcoin telling us about Internet innovation?
Mon, 27th Jan 2014
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Bitcoin's rise challenges the status quo, suggesting vast untapped internet innovation potential beyond traditional financial models.
A day in history as online retailer accepts Bitcoin currency
Thu, 23rd Jan 2014
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US discount retailer Overstock.com has become the first major online shopping site to accept Bitcoin as payment.
Mass Bitcoin theft
Thu, 16th Jun 2011
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An unconfirmed theft of a substantial amount of BitCoins reiterates the volatility of the internet currency's infant state.