Cryptocurrency stories - Page 11
‘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.
ESET report exposes rise of AI attacks & Android spyware
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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ESET's latest report highlights an environment riddled with significant security incidents, AI-themed attacks and Android spyware cases.
Mobile banking malware threat surges globally, says Zimperium report
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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Global mobile banking malware threats significantly rise, with 1,800 banking apps targeted in 2023, says Zimperium report.
AI and sustainability amongst key fintech trends for 2024
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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Lanistar Chief Executive Officer, Jeremy Baber, spotlights AI, Gen Z adoption, and sustainability as 2024's major fintech trends.
Kiwi crypto investors trade NZD $4.6 billion in first year on Binance
Tue, 19th Dec 2023
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Kiwi crypto investors traded NZD $4.6bn in digital assets in the first year on Binance New Zealand, the largest local exchange.
AI to customise cyber threats, predicts cybersecurity firm Gen
Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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Gen predicts AI will customise and escalate cyber threats by 2024, making cybersecurity a daily life necessity.
North Korea's illicit cryptocurrency theft fuels weapons program
Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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North Korea's state-sponsored cyberattacks are amassing billions in stolen cryptocurrency, funding up to half of the nation's missile program.
Block Earner launches crypto-backed loans amid rising costs
Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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Block Earner introduces crypto-back loans to alleviate rising living costs for Australians, leveraging blockchain technology.
Cybercriminals wary of AI usage in operations – Sophos
Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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Cybersecurity firm Sophos uncovers that despite recognising AI's potential, cybercriminals remain cautious about its integration in operations.
Surge in counterfeit app risk as cybercrime exploits rising digital consumption
Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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Cybercrime surge sees a 32% rise in counterfeit applications on app stores in 2023, posing a serious threat to user safety.
Rising cybersecurity threats push shift from passwords to passkeys
Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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As cyber threats intensify, passkeys are replacing passwords as the prime defence against phishing attacks, says Yubico.
Easy Crypto debuts NZD-backed all-in-one wallet, stablecoin
Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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Easy Crypto, New Zealand's largest non-custodial crypto exchange, debuts NZD-backed stablecoin, NZDD, and an all-in-one wallet.
Future of money could be shaped by Bitcoin and CBDCs
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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Simon Angelo explores future of money, looking into impacts of Bitcoin, banks, BRICS nations and central bank digital currencies.
TRAVLR launches advanced ecommerce offering to transform digital travel market
Mon, 20th Nov 2023
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Australian tech firm TRAVLR launches a market-changing ecommerce offering to enhance the digital travel industry.
Kiwi crypto investors more confident in finances, says Binance study
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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Kiwi crypto investors display increased financial confidence, with half making their own investment decisions, reveals Binance study.
Monash University and CSIRO create quantum-secure online transaction algorithm
Wed, 15th Nov 2023
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CSIRO, in association with Monash University, creates 'LaV', a quantum-secure algorithm enhancing online transactions.
Sanoh resigns from Cassava Network to launch fintech Mansa Finance
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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Former Cassava Network CEO, Mouloukou Sanoh, launches Mansa Finance, intending to address Africa's SME credit issues.
iDenfy teams up with CocaBit to ensure swift onboarding of crypto users
Mon, 30th Oct 2023
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iDenfy and Lithuanian cryptocurrency exchange platform, CocaBit, collaborate to enhance crypto trading experiences through AI-powered ID verification.
eToro partners with Index Coop to launch Web3 portfolio
Fri, 20th Oct 2023
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eToro has partnered with Index Coop, a decentralised autonomous organisation, to launch a new crypto Smart Portfolio that will offer exposure to Web3.
Sweat Economy launches ecosystem in the United States
Wed, 18th Oct 2023
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Sweat Economy, the Web3 ecosystem, has expanded into the United States to an expected 140 million users and eight new countries.
Why open banking is leading the way in payment authorisation rates
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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By incorporating open banking with a customer-centric approach, the payment landscape is rapidly transforming, forcing businesses to adapt or get left behind.