Global Stories

Bitcoin exceeds $72k mark, soaring to unprecedented high

Bitcoin's value has soared past $72,000 for the first time ever, fueled by increased acceptance of the cryptocurrency by influential financial institutions and the anticipation of the upcoming halving event.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2024

Robotics

NVIDIA to host first physical GTC conference in five years

NVIDIA prepares to reignite its flagship GTC 2024 conference at San Jose Convention Center, expecting over 300,000 attendees for the behemoth tech event after an absence of five years.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2024

Software-as-a-Service

Versa Networks appoints Dan Maier as CMO

Versa Networks, a unified secure access service edge (SASE) provider, has hired Dan Maier as its new Chief Marketing Officer.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Mar 2023

Data Analytics

BlackRock and Snowflake enter partnership, look to serve investment management market

BlackRock and Snowflake partner to deliver a next-generation investment management solution with the launch of Aladdin Data Cloud.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Fintech

Trustly reports robust growth with US$58 billion in transactions

Trustly's 2023 annual report reveals a 79% surge in transactions, totaling US$58 billion, and a 51% rise in operating profit, driven by its expanded presence and strategic acquisitions in Europe.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024

Fintech

PPRO secures €85m funding to boost local payment services

With €85m in new funding, PPRO seeks to capitalise on growth opportunities in key markets and broaden its local payment services. It is backed by leading investors, including PayPal Ventures and J.P. Morgan.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024

Crypto

Bitcoin peaks at record high against NZD ahead of halving event

Bitcoin hits an all-time high against the NZD, nearing a similar historic landmark in USD, amid burgeoning global interest in the cryptosphere.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024

Crypto

Kiwi crypto investors trade NZD $4.6 billion in first year on Binance

Kiwi crypto investors traded NZD $4.6bn in digital assets in the first year on Binance New Zealand, the largest local exchange.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Dec 2023

Unified Communications

Fortune 500 companies in Japan, China & South Korea most vulnerable to attacks

Fortune 500 firms in Japan, China, and South Korea are highly susceptible to cyber attacks, according to KomodoSec's Peta.AI Cybersecurity Exposure Site.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017