Cryptocurrency stories - Page 6
‘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.
Adam Bates joins MultiversX as Chief Marketing Officer
Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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Adam Bates, former CMO of Cardano, joins MultiversX to enhance global marketing and boost awareness of its blockchain capabilities.
Ripple launches RLUSD stablecoin with global partners
Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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Ripple has unveiled RLUSD, a USD stablecoin for enterprises, launching it with key partners like Uphold and Bitstamp to ensure global access.
Ripple Custody update enhances security for digital assets
Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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Ripple has unveiled an update to its Custody platform, enhancing features for fintechs with improved security and real-time transaction monitoring.
Binance offers early access to Scroll for NZ users
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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Binance has launched early trading access for Scroll (SCR) in New Zealand, allowing users to earn tokens before their official spot listing.
Binance Australia reports 8% crypto market growth in Sept
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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Binance Australia's latest report reveals an 8% growth in the crypto market for September, buoyed by a Federal Reserve rate cut and rising Bitcoin prices.
Questions NOT to ask a crypto investor
Tue, 8th Oct 2024
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At social gatherings, crypto investors often face cringeworthy questions about their investments, revealing widespread misconceptions about the digital currency world.
Layer secures USD $6m to boost decentralised web tech
Tue, 8th Oct 2024
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software development
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Layer has raised USD $6 million in seed funding to enhance trust in internet software, spearheading advancements in decentralised application technology.
Binance NZ introduces Spot Copy Trading for flexibility
Mon, 7th Oct 2024
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Binance New Zealand has launched its Spot Copy Trading feature, enabling users to replicate trades from seasoned traders for enhanced strategy management.
Navigating enterprise-wide deployment of generative AI in banking
Mon, 7th Oct 2024
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Generative AI is revolutionising banking in Australia and New Zealand, with 79% of banks progressing beyond initial adoption stages to enhance operations.
Customer experience: The heart of sustainable growth
Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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Customer experience drives sustainable financial growth, risking AUD $87 billion if ignored. Digital banks leverage automation for seamless service.
Capgemini report: instant payments to hit 22% by 2028
Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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payment technologies
Capgemini Research predicts instant payments will hit 22% of non-cash transactions by 2028, driven by digital wallets, P2P and e-commerce growth.
‘How much crypto users buy’ is the wrong success metric for a crypto exchange
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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Easy Crypto reveals it returned NZD $2.7M to customers affected by fraud, shifting focus from trading volume to security and user protection in the crypto space.
Easy Crypto reveals $2.7m returned to fraud victims
Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
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Easy Crypto becomes the first exchange to disclose fraud refunds totalling $2.7M, stressing security as about 50% of Aussies & Kiwis show crypto interest.
Financial services face rising DDoS threats – Akamai
Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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Akamai’s latest report reveals financial services face escalating DDoS attacks, with politically motivated strikes and rampant brand impersonation and phishing threats.
Exclusive: G+D's Gabrielle Bugat discusses future innovations in ePayments
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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In an exclusive interview, Gabrielle Bugat, CEO of Giesecke+Devrient ePayments, discusses the dynamic future of payments, prioritising security, sustainability, and inclusivity.
Trustwave highlights critical cyber threats to financial services
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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Trustwave's latest reports unveil growing cryptocurrency and ransomware threats in financial services, highlight the urgency of combating phishing-as-a-service and insider threats.
Crypto market stabilises in September after August turbulence
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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Binance Australia's September report reveals stabilised crypto markets after August's 13.1% decline, with Bitcoin support around USD $60,000. TRX surged 19.5%.
Digital divide, AI concerns rise with 85% financial hardship jump
Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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Financial hardship among Australians has risen by 85%, with lower-income households struggling to engage with online government services.
IATA & Outpayce partner to enable global account payments
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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airlines
IATA and Outpayce have partnered to enable airlines to accept account-to-account payments globally, reducing processing costs and enhancing transaction security.
Australian businesses must adapt to payment trends: Worldpay
Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
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Australian consumers' payment preferences are evolving, with security and variety boosting revenue potential, says Worldpay's new report.