Cryptocurrency stories - Page 20
‘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.
New ACS report reveals challenges ahead for blockchain
Tue, 21st May 2019
#
data analytics
#
blockchain
#
martech
A new ACS report highlights significant technical, legal, and educational hurdles blockchain must overcome to achieve mainstream success beyond cryptocurrency.
Chch crypto exchange Cryptopia facing liquidation
Wed, 15th May 2019
#
blockchain
#
cryptocurrency
#
cryptopia
Cryptopia, a Christchurch-based cryptocurrency exchange, is set for liquidation after failing to recover from a USD $20 million hack in 2019.
How to avoid becoming a cryptojacking victim - Bitglass
Tue, 14th May 2019
#
mfa
#
blockchain
#
iaas
Large-scale cryptojacking is a lucrative business due to the popularity and value of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Another cryptocurrency exchange breached, but at least investors are safe
Thu, 9th May 2019
#
blockchain
#
breach prevention
#
ai security
Binance has been hacked, losing 7000 Bitcoin (USD $41 million) from its BTC hot wallet. Customer funds remain safe, covered by its Secure Asset Fund.
Microsoft says NZ reasonably cyber secure, but don't get complacent
Tue, 7th May 2019
#
malware
#
ransomware
#
blockchain
Microsoft's latest report heralds New Zealand as the least cyber-threatened in Asia Pacific, but warns against complacency in light of ongoing risks.
Soon you could earn cryptocurrency as you drive
Mon, 6th May 2019
#
blockchain
#
smart home
#
cartech
Jaguar Land Rover is testing 'smart wallet' tech that could let drivers earn cryptocurrency by reporting road conditions, with rewards like coffee and parking.
Death by cryptocurrency: Could $190m be lost forever?
Tue, 5th Feb 2019
#
blockchain
#
email security
#
cybersecurity
Exit scam, or just plain bad luck? Investors in one of Canada’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges will be pondering that very question.
Rationalising blockchain’s increased focus on enterprise
Mon, 4th Feb 2019
#
blockchain
#
cryptocurrency
#
web3
Blockchain companies have started to rebrand and refocus on enterprise to showcase why blockchain is more than just bitcoin.
New report uncovers US$1.7b cryptocurrency cybercrime market
Thu, 31st Jan 2019
#
blockchain
#
email security
#
cybersecurity
There was a staggering rise in criminal activity within the cryptocurrency market last year, despite the decline in the market.
Cryptomining affected 37% of businesses last year
Fri, 25th Jan 2019
#
malware
#
ddos
#
blockchain
A Check Point report reveals 37% of global businesses suffered cryptomining attacks in 2018, highlighting a surge in stealthy cybercrime techniques.
Malwarebytes reveals APAC countries most targeted by malware
Thu, 24th Jan 2019
#
malware
#
blockchain
#
cybersecurity
The report identifies increases in backdoors, cryptocurrency miners, and the use of exploits against their endpoints.
Police making progress into Cryptopia breach
Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
#
blockchain
#
breach prevention
#
cybersecurity
New Zealand Police are progressing well in their probe into the Cryptopia breach, aiming to uncover the origins of the stolen US$3-16 million in cryptocurrency.
Updated: Chch crypto-exchange Cryptopia suffers breach
Thu, 17th Jan 2019
#
blockchain
#
breach prevention
#
cybersecurity
Cryptopia has reportedly experienced a security breach that has taken the entire platform offline – and resulted in ‘significant losses’.
How enterprise tech will evolve in 2019
Wed, 5th Dec 2018
#
blockchain
#
iot
#
industrial iot
DataArt forecasts a technology revolution in 2019, predicting leaps in open banking, personalised retail, blockchain, and IoT, reshaping industry landscapes.
Brother-sister duo build crypto investment platform
Mon, 5th Nov 2018
#
blockchain
#
defi
#
investment
A brother and sister team is behind one of New Zealand’s newest cryptocurrency exchange platforms designed for everyday investors.
Callaghan Innovation places bets in local crypto startup
Wed, 31st Oct 2018
#
blockchain
#
defi
#
callaghan innovation
Callaghan Innovation has placed $330,000 into a local cryptocurrency savings and trading startup now called Vimba.
Cryptopia: The Kiwi exchange riding the crypto boom
Fri, 5th Oct 2018
#
blockchain
#
cryptocurrency
#
cryptopia
New Zealand cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia celebrates signing up two million users and expanding globally in just three years.
All aboard the blockchain train: Academic says NZ needs to catch up fast
Fri, 28th Sep 2018
#
blockchain
#
martech
#
commerce systems
New Zealand is lagging in blockchain and cryptocurrency adoption, says a University of Auckland academic, urging swift action to remain competitive.
Diginex and Symbioses deploy decentralised supercomputing network
Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
#
datacentre infrastructure
#
hyperscale
#
blockchain
Diginex will provide up to 2,500 nodes at its Switzerland data centre to perform optimised cryptocurrency mining on the Symbioses network.
Digital natives love the blockchain because they trust it
Wed, 22nd Aug 2018
#
blockchain
#
healthtech
#
defi
The younger ‘digital native’ generation may turn out to be blockchain’s driving force in years to come, argues Dentacoin's Donika Kraeva.