Cryptocurrency stories - Page 16
‘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.
Norton finds deepfakes and crypto scams rising in Australia
Fri, 6th May 2022
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Norton says between January and March of this year, it thwarted more than 37,098,261 threats, the equivalent of around 403,241 threats per day.
Visa chooses NZ startup for APAC Accelerator Programme
Wed, 4th May 2022
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Visa has selected New Zealand payments startup Cymonz for the 2022 cohort of its Visa Accelerator Programme in Asia Pacific.
What is a DApp and why are they useful?
Wed, 4th May 2022
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DApps are an innovative way to make use of a blockchain's capabilities. But it can be tough to find a plain English definition of exactly what they are.
Workday helps Swyftx make the right people decisions
Wed, 27th Apr 2022
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Australian-owned and operated cryptocurrency exchange, Swyftx, uses Workday's Voice of the Employee platform to properly listen to employees.
Check Point discovers security flaw in major NFT marketplace
Thu, 21st Apr 2022
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Check Point Research has identified a security flaw in Rarible, an NFT marketplace with over two million active users.
Emirates to launch NFTs and experiences in the metaverse
Thu, 21st Apr 2022
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Emirates plans to launch NFTs and experiences in the metaverse, alongside repurposing its Expo 2020 site into a centre for innovation.
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.