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New Zealand crypto traders move to Bitcoin & stablecoins in Q1
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Binance NZ's Q1 2025 report reveals Kiwis shifting to stablecoins and blue-chip cryptos amid global market turmoil and a USD $1 trillion market loss.
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Rayls launches Enygma for private transactions on Ethereum
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Rayls launches Enygma, a compliance-ready privacy framework for Ethereum, enabling confidential transactions with optional auditor oversight and seamless integration.
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Cryptocurrency market declines 4.4% amid trade tensions
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The cryptocurrency market faced a 4.4% decline in March 2025, driven by U.S. trade tariffs and geopolitical tensions, leading to over USD $1 trillion in lost value.
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Calastone unveils blockchain fund distribution solution
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Calastone launches Tokenised Distribution, enabling asset managers to seamlessly tokenise funds for blockchain access, aiming for significant industry cost savings.
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Still think of crypto as the ‘slots’ of the investment world? Think again
Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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Despite perceptions of crypto as risky gambling, long-term investing in Bitcoin and Ethereum can yield significant gains, rewarding patience over panic.
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Bybit: when hackers target people, not systems
Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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Bybit suffered a major hack, exposing vulnerabilities from human error rather than blockchain flaws, as attackers manipulated staff to divert funds.
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XUSD stablecoin expands to Binance, boosting global reach
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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StraitsX's XUSD stablecoin will debut on Binance, bolstering its presence in digital finance as it surges towards mainstream adoption and infrastructure innovations.
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NFTs aren't just art - they will shape your future
Mon, 10th Mar 2025
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NFTs are evolving beyond digital art, impacting sectors like music and finance, and offering unique opportunities for ownership in the digital future.
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LayerZero partners with Rayls to enhance blockchain finance
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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Rayls has partnered with LayerZero to enhance cross-chain connectivity for financial institutions, aiming to integrate traditional finance with decentralised finance.
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Cryptocurrency adoption in Australia hits record high
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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A record 32.5% of Australians now own cryptocurrency, according to the 2025 IRCI, signalling a significant shift in the nation's digital asset landscape.
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WonderFi launches TRUMP coin with Coinsquare & Bitbuy
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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WonderFi Technologies has launched trading for the TRUMP coin via Coinsquare and Bitbuy ahead of Donald Trump's inaugural ceremony on January 17, 2025.
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Maori-led fund seeks $100 million with Ethereum focus
Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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A Maori-led fintech initiative in New Zealand aims to raise over $100 million in investment with the launch of the Quay Cove Ethereum Growth Fund.
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Ripple launches RLUSD stablecoin on major exchanges
Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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Ripple has launched its stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), on major exchanges, aiming to enhance global payments with regulatory compliance and transparency.
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Bitcoin reaches USD $100,000, joins top global assets list
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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Binance Australia's latest report reveals a 39.9% surge in crypto market capitalisation to USD $3.47 trillion, driven by investor optimism and Bitcoin hitting USD $100,000.
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Crypto industry poised for major growth in 2025
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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Adrian Przelozny forecasts a transformative 2025 for cryptocurrency, buoyed by pro-crypto US policies and growing institutional investment.
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Bugcrowd partners with Least Authority for security boost
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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Bugcrowd and Least Authority have partnered to enhance secure-by-design consultancy, offering continuous security testing for FinTech and Web3 products.
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Bitcoin hits all-time high, crypto market cap at USD $3T
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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Binance Australia's November report reveals Bitcoin's record highs and a surge in crypto market capitalisation to USD $3 trillion post-US election.
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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.
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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.
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Layer secures USD $6m to boost decentralised web tech
Tue, 8th Oct 2024
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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.