Cryptocurrency stories - Page 13
‘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.
SC Ventures exits stake in Metaco, the Swiss tech firm
Fri, 26th May 2023
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risk & compliance
SC Ventures was an early investor in Metaco’s vision for institutions to operate digital assets in a safe and compliant ecosystem.
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Easy Crypto appoints ONZM Mitchell Pham to its Board
Wed, 10th May 2023
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New Zealand-based cryptocurrency platform, Easy Crypto, has appointed officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, Khoa Dang Pham, to its board.
Google Cloud and Polygon to develop Web3 products and dApps
Tue, 2nd May 2023
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datacentre infrastructure
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public cloud
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blockchain
Polygon Labs and Google Cloud join forces to provide developers with tools and enterprise infrastructure to accelerate growth on Polygon protocols.
Binance launches a new tool integrated with ChatGPT
Wed, 26th Apr 2023
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cryptocurrency
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Binance has launched Binance Sensei, a new AI tool housed on the Binance Academy platform and integrated with ChatGPT.
Cryptocurrency-related phishing attacks up by 40% - report
Thu, 13th Apr 2023
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malware
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blockchain
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phishing
In 2022 the number of cryptocurrency-related phishing attacks prevented by Kaspersky anti-phishing systems increased by 40% compared to the previous year.
New clipper malware steals cryptocurrencies via fake Tor Browser
Thu, 6th Apr 2023
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malware
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blockchain
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cybersecurity
An ongoing disruptive cryptocurrency theft campaign affecting more than 15,000 users across 52 countries has ben discovered by Kaspersky.
Wright Vigar partner with crypto tax calculation software in UK first
Fri, 31st Mar 2023
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blockchain
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
UK accountancy firm Wright Vigar has partnered with crypto tax software Recap to provide secure, tax calculations on clients' crypto portfolios.
How Web 2.5 is leading companies into the next era
Wed, 29th Mar 2023
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blockchain
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telstra ventures
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cryptocurrency
The emergence of Web 2.5, powered by blockchain technology, is changing the way we interact and creating new opportunities for companies and investors.
Consumers embrace alternative payment methods as costs bite
Tue, 28th Mar 2023
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blockchain
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martech
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commerce systems
UK consumers are embracing alternative payment offerings including digital wallets to better manage their finances amidst the cost of living crisis.
Early access now available for Ping Identity’s PingOne Neo
Tue, 21st Mar 2023
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blockchain
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physical security
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passwordless
Ping Identity is offering early access to PingOne neo, the company's multi-standards decentralised identity management solution.
Trojanised WhatsApp and Telegram applications stealing crypto funds
Mon, 20th Mar 2023
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blockchain
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cybersecurity
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whatsapp
Rhreat actors are going after victims’ cryptocurrency funds using trojanised Telegram and WhatsApp applications.
UK's Payments Association enters digital currency conversation
Fri, 17th Mar 2023
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blockchain
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martech
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commerce systems
The Payments Association, the UK-based association, has set out seven clear conclusions to help steer the debate in the UK's future for digital currencies.
Imperva uncovers vulnerabilities in NFT marketplace OpenSea
Tue, 14th Mar 2023
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blockchain
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phishing
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email security
Imperva threat team has uncovered recently that NFT marketplace OpenSea is affected by a vulnerability that reveals users' identities.
SMX strengthens team with new CTO
Thu, 16th Feb 2023
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blockchain
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email security
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defi
Cybersecurity email specialist SMX hires Mark Bailey as CTO to lead growing engineering team, bringing over 20 years of experience to the company.
Web 3.0 Blockchain Market projected to have CAGR of 44.9%
Wed, 25th Jan 2023
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blockchain
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cryptocurrency
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web 3.0
Future Market Insights have projected that the Web 3.0 Blockchain market will grow to an estimated valuation of USD $116.51 billion by 2033.
OKX unveils new API key security protection features
Fri, 6th Jan 2023
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blockchain
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api
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cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency platform OKX has announced comprehensive API key security protection features, further enhancing user protection against external threats.
Nearly half of Aussies plan to invest in crypto in 2023
Fri, 6th Jan 2023
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blockchain
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defi
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bitcoin
Despite three-quarters of Australians still being confused about crypto, 47 percent are still considering investing in cryptocurrencies in 2023.
Forrester research reveals new metaverse outlook
Mon, 5th Dec 2022
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blockchain
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ar, vr & metaverse
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cryptocurrency
Forrester's report reveals the need for businesses to develop a strategy for the metaverse, as consumer demand remains low and familiarity is limited.
Digilantism expected to rise in 2023 - cybersecurity report
Wed, 30th Nov 2022
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blockchain
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Securing digital assets and cryptocurrency will be a key focus, and the cost of compliance may reach breaking point for many organisations.
Corpay partners World Baseball Softball Confederation
Thu, 24th Nov 2022
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blockchain
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martech
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commerce systems
Corpay Cross-Border will provide World Baseball Softball Confederation access to cross-border payments and currency risk management solutions.