Cryptocurrency stories - Page 17
‘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.
NFTs set to further immerse Australian Cricket fans
Thu, 14th Apr 2022
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Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketers' Association have signed a deal with Rario and BlockTrust to connect cricket fans globally with NFTs.
Everything you need to know about the Open Metaverse
Wed, 13th Apr 2022
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A dive into the the true Metaverse that will give back users control of their own content, identity, data and avatar.
CryptoRom Bitcoin swindlers – what to look out for
Thu, 31st Mar 2022
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Surge in crypto scams and investment frauds in Australia, particularly dating scams, raises concerns as ASIC reports doubling of financial scams in 2021.
Visa launches program to help SMBs navigate NFTs and crypto
Thu, 31st Mar 2022
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Visa has launched a one-year immersion program designed to bring together a global cohort of entrepreneurs interested in building their business with NFTs.
Three eCommerce trends set to dominate in 2022
Wed, 30th Mar 2022
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Australia's digital commerce sales surged by over AUD$54bn in 2020 and are predicted to hit AUD$60bn in 2021, according to GlobalData.
Malicious cryptocurrency scheme targets Android and iOS users
Mon, 28th Mar 2022
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Researchers have discovered a sophisticated malicious cryptocurrency scheme that targets mobile devices running Android or iOS.
Crypto scam targets dating app users on iPhone and Android
Fri, 18th Mar 2022
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A new international cryptocurrency trading scam called CryptoRom targets iPhone and Android users through popular dating apps.
FIS says Australians paying with digital wallets by 2025
Tue, 15th Mar 2022
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A new report from FIS says digital wallets will become the dominant way Australians will pay from as early as 2025.
Bitcoin ATMs becoming more mainstream, increasing by 4,200% worldwide
Fri, 11th Mar 2022
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Bankless Times has recently carried out research that highlights an increase of 4200% in global Bitcoin ATMs in the past six years.
When implementing eCommerce cryptocurrency payments, think safety first
Fri, 11th Mar 2022
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One in four businesses plan to accept cryptocurrency in 2022, but it comes with risks. Sift offers solutions to ensure secure transactions.
Study shows Australians prioritise protection over convenience
Wed, 16th Feb 2022
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A recent study by McAfee has identified the shifts in needs, attitudes, and actions that will impact Australia in 2022.
The wild west of cryptocurrency fraud & How Kiwis are getting stung
Fri, 11th Feb 2022
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Cryptopia went from launch to managing funds for 1.4 million investors to a significant data breach and its inevitable death - all in just five years.
New research reveals concerns on Metaverse and NFTs
Wed, 9th Feb 2022
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It's been hard to escape NFTs and the Metaverse over the past year. But does the public really trust these new virtual innovations?.
ESET Research releases T3 2021 Threat Report summarising key cybersecurity research
Wed, 9th Feb 2022
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The latest ESET Threat Report reveals key insights into external attack vectors, email threats, and the impact of cryptocurrency exchange rates.
Lost Socks NFT’s to start minting mid February
Sun, 6th Feb 2022
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Following the success of many recent Non-fungible tokens, a odd new entrant is launching this month with a focus on your laundry.
It’s time for digital marketers to dip their toes in Web 3.0
Fri, 4th Feb 2022
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Web 3.0, the next generation of the internet, is set to revolutionize digital marketing and give power back to users.
Cybercriminals laundered $8.6 billion worth of cryptocurrency in 2021 - report
Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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Chainalysis is releasing its latest money laundering report analysing money laundering activity from the previous year.
2021 a year to remember for blockchain industry - report
Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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Blockchain application research firm Huobi Research Institute has released its Global Blockchain Industry Overview and Trends 2021-2022 Annual Report.
Check Point Research reveals how hackers run token scams and 'Rug Pull' money - and how to avoid them
Tue, 25th Jan 2022
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Scammers are altering smart contracts to create fraudulent tokens and stealing money from unsuspecting individuals, warns Check Point Research.
Cryptocurrency trading in NZ below world average, but signs show increased awareness
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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New Zealand's cryptocurrency usage rate is below the global average, with only 9% of Kiwi adults owning cryptocurrency, finds a new study by Finder.