Cryptocurrency stories - Page 19
‘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.
MailGuard warns against extortion phishing emails
Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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MailGuard has highlighted dangerous email scams following its interception of a large run of extortion phishing emails that demand a ransom payment in bitcoin.
Can we protect against cryptocurrency theft?
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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Once cryptocurrency is stolen, there is no refund like there is with a bank or credit card company, and governments offer no protection for users.
Scammers using Bitcoin, sextortion to take advantage of Coronavirus fears
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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As people's fear and desire to do something about COVID-19 is dominating the news, it is also being exploited in every way by online criminals.
How has blockchain impacted the trading market?
Wed, 12th Feb 2020
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Blockchain technology is revolutionising the trading market, enhancing security, speed, and reducing costs, with major banks like HSBC leading the way.
AsianWallets teams up with Japan's Globepay an Trysee
Wed, 1st Jan 2020
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The three parties will provide local payment services and exclusive benefits for members, targeting Southeast Asian tourists traveling Japan.
ZCoin launches new crowdfunding system to decentralise funding
Sun, 29th Dec 2019
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Zcoin has launched its Zcoin Crowdfunding System (ZCS) as a key step in decentralising funding and decision making of projects.
Programmable money will redraw the map of international trade
Tue, 12th Nov 2019
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Those who control the most widely used currencies also control a great deal of the global economy, and it is time for New Zealand to get in the game.
Samsung and Finder launch Aussie first with new credit card search feature
Fri, 8th Nov 2019
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Samsung and Finder launch Promoted Cards for Samsung Pay, offering tailored credit card deals to Aussie users.
ESET discovers campaign stealing bitcoins from darknet users
Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
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ESET researchers have discovered a trojanised Tor Browser that cybercriminals use to steal bitcoins from darknet market buyers.
NZ-based Brave New Coin launches crypto management platform
Mon, 7th Oct 2019
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The cryptocurrency management platform designed to help investors make more informed decisions when purchasing digital assets.
Cryptocurrency conundrum: Reserve Bank & IR fumble in the dark
Mon, 26th Aug 2019
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Whether it's cryptocurrency salaries or a central digital currency, no agency is quite sure how to tackle this upcoming payment trend.
Five ways attackers can create havoc in smart homes
Fri, 23rd Aug 2019
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Attack motives include burglaries, cyber stalking, botnet creation, cryptocurrency mining hubs, theft of personal information or financial information.
UK tax agency proves crypto is the future of money
Fri, 16th Aug 2019
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UK tax authority HMRC's efforts to tax cryptocurrencies show that they are the future of money, says CEO of deVere Group.
Thales launches new Gemalto Digital ID wallet
Wed, 31st Jul 2019
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Digital ID wallet is designed to only share with third parties information that the citizen is willing to share.
Curtin Uni launches cryptocurrency-based PhD scholarship fund
Mon, 29th Jul 2019
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Curtin University in Australia has launched a pioneering cryptocurrency-based PhD scholarship fund, backed by New Zealand's blockchain studio Centrality.
Facebook's Libra proves cryptocurrencies are now mainstream
Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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Facebook's cryptocurrency plans signify that cryptocurrencies are now mainstream, according to the CEO of deVere Group.
NZ needs to tackle predicted Libra onslaught - BlockchainNZ
Wed, 3rd Jul 2019
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National blockchain group urges PM to adopt more dynamic attitude towards blockchain tech's potential impact on the NZ economy.
Facebook jumps on the cryptocurrency bandwagon
Wed, 19th Jun 2019
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Facebook plans to launch its cryptocurrency, Libra, and digital wallet, Calibra, in 2020, aiming to revolutionise financial access in developing countries.
Students raise the investment stakes in trading challenge
Wed, 29th May 2019
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For the first time, teams were allowed to trade on cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Cardano, and Ethereum as well as more traditional investments.
Fake apps on Google Play scamming users out of cryptocurrency
Thu, 23rd May 2019
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Fake cryptocurrency apps on Google Play have been discovered to be phishing and scamming users out of cryptocurrency, according to a new report from ESET.