Cryptocurrency stories - Page 19
‘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.
Origin’s decentralised commerce platform hits Google Cloud Marketplace
Mon, 17th Aug 2020
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The Dshop eCommerce platform is available on the Google Cloud Marketplace allowing merchants to deploy their own decentralised eCommerce store.
Unprecedented Twitter bitcoin scam targets Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Apple
Thu, 16th Jul 2020
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Twitter accounts of Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and Apple were hacked in an unprecedented bitcoin scam, amassing BTC worth more than USD $100,000.
Frost & Sullivan: The four biggest opportunities in blockchain
Thu, 21st May 2020
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All industry verticals will eventually be impacted to some degree, says F&S, but four areas are likely to see the biggest changes.
How an investigation into sextortion led to discovery of a criminal underworld
Fri, 24th Apr 2020
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An investigation into sextortion by Sophos uncovered a criminal underworld where funds, totalling USD $500,000, supported a range of illicit activities.
MailGuard warns against extortion phishing emails
Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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MailGuard has highlighted dangerous email scams following its interception of a large run of extortion phishing emails that demand a ransom payment in bitcoin.
Can we protect against cryptocurrency theft?
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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Once cryptocurrency is stolen, there is no refund like there is with a bank or credit card company, and governments offer no protection for users.
Scammers using Bitcoin, sextortion to take advantage of Coronavirus fears
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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As people's fear and desire to do something about COVID-19 is dominating the news, it is also being exploited in every way by online criminals.
How has blockchain impacted the trading market?
Wed, 12th Feb 2020
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Blockchain technology is revolutionising the trading market, enhancing security, speed, and reducing costs, with major banks like HSBC leading the way.
AsianWallets teams up with Japan's Globepay an Trysee
Wed, 1st Jan 2020
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The three parties will provide local payment services and exclusive benefits for members, targeting Southeast Asian tourists traveling Japan.
ZCoin launches new crowdfunding system to decentralise funding
Sun, 29th Dec 2019
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Zcoin has launched its Zcoin Crowdfunding System (ZCS) as a key step in decentralising funding and decision making of projects.
Programmable money will redraw the map of international trade
Tue, 12th Nov 2019
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Those who control the most widely used currencies also control a great deal of the global economy, and it is time for New Zealand to get in the game.
Samsung and Finder launch Aussie first with new credit card search feature
Fri, 8th Nov 2019
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Samsung and Finder launch Promoted Cards for Samsung Pay, offering tailored credit card deals to Aussie users.
ESET discovers campaign stealing bitcoins from darknet users
Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
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ESET researchers have discovered a trojanised Tor Browser that cybercriminals use to steal bitcoins from darknet market buyers.
NZ-based Brave New Coin launches crypto management platform
Mon, 7th Oct 2019
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The cryptocurrency management platform designed to help investors make more informed decisions when purchasing digital assets.
Cryptocurrency conundrum: Reserve Bank & IR fumble in the dark
Mon, 26th Aug 2019
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Whether it's cryptocurrency salaries or a central digital currency, no agency is quite sure how to tackle this upcoming payment trend.
Five ways attackers can create havoc in smart homes
Fri, 23rd Aug 2019
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Attack motives include burglaries, cyber stalking, botnet creation, cryptocurrency mining hubs, theft of personal information or financial information.
UK tax agency proves crypto is the future of money
Fri, 16th Aug 2019
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UK tax authority HMRC's efforts to tax cryptocurrencies show that they are the future of money, says CEO of deVere Group.
Thales launches new Gemalto Digital ID wallet
Wed, 31st Jul 2019
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Digital ID wallet is designed to only share with third parties information that the citizen is willing to share.
Curtin Uni launches cryptocurrency-based PhD scholarship fund
Mon, 29th Jul 2019
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Curtin University in Australia has launched a pioneering cryptocurrency-based PhD scholarship fund, backed by New Zealand's blockchain studio Centrality.
Facebook's Libra proves cryptocurrencies are now mainstream
Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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Facebook's cryptocurrency plans signify that cryptocurrencies are now mainstream, according to the CEO of deVere Group.