Cryptocurrency stories
‘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.
US charges Russian in Qakbot cybercrime, seizes USD $24m
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The US has charged Russian Rustam Gallyamov for running the Qakbot malware network, seizing USD $24m in cryptocurrency from cybercrime activities.
Bitcoin soars above USD$110,724, sets new all-time record
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Bitcoin hits a new record above USD$110,724, boosting its market valuation past USD$2.15 trillion on the 15th anniversary of Bitcoin Pizza Day.
Are stablecoins the new superstars of crypto?
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Stablecoins, digital currencies pegged to stable assets like the US dollar, are emerging as dependable players reshaping the crypto and global finance landscape.
Building Institutional Trust in a Decentralized World
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A JP Morgan survey reveals 71% of institutional traders avoid crypto, citing readiness concerns despite growing momentum in blockchain adoption.
Stripe unveils AI payments model & stablecoin accounts amid growth
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Stripe unveils AI-powered payments model and stablecoin accounts, enhancing fraud detection and global money management in 101 countries.
Coinbase offers USD $20 million bounty after insider data breach
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Coinbase says a data breach affected around 1% of users, with cybercriminals demanding a USD $20 million ransom, which was firmly rejected by the firm.
Nakamoto & KindlyMD merge with USD $710 million Bitcoin plan
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Nakamoto Holdings merges with KindlyMD, raising USD $710 million to launch a Bitcoin treasury, aiming to integrate Bitcoin into global capital markets.
Asian social trends reshape UK social media & influencer scene
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Asian social media trends like live shopping and user-generated content are rapidly reshaping the UK influencer scene, Kolsquare reports.
Kumail Nanjiani to headline Datadog DASH conference in New York
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Kumail Nanjiani will headline Datadog’s DASH conference in New York, speaking on creativity under pressure on 10-11 June 2025.
Facebook ads scam uses celebrity faces to spread malware
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Facebook malvertising exploits images of stars like Elon Musk, promoting fake crypto brands to spread malware in Australia, New Zealand, and beyond.
Bitcoin dominance hits four-year high as crypto market rebounds
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The crypto market saw a 9.9% rise in April, with Bitcoin hitting a four-year dominance high at 63%, amid economic uncertainty and cautious investing.
Live AI interpretation bridges language gap at Consensus 2025
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Interprefy enhanced multilingual communication at CoinDesk Consensus 2025 in Hong Kong with AI-driven captions and live English-Mandarin interpretation for 500+ attendees.
Is Bitcoin turning into the ‘new boring’ of investing?
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Bitcoin's recent steady rise contrasts with falling stock indices, suggesting it may be evolving into a mature, safe-haven asset amid global market turmoil.
Revolut reports record profits in Australia & globally for 2024
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Revolut reported record 2024 results with AUD $4.4m net profit in Australia and USD $1.0bn globally, driven by surging customers and revenues.
FinTech Australia unveils 2025 Finnie Awards finalists list
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FinTech Australia has announced the 2025 Finnie Awards finalists, marking its 10th anniversary with a record 348 entries across diverse fintech sectors.
New Zealand crypto traders move to Bitcoin & stablecoins in Q1
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Binance NZ's Q1 2025 report reveals Kiwis shifting to stablecoins and blue-chip cryptos amid global market turmoil and a USD $1 trillion market loss.
Rayls launches Enygma for private transactions on Ethereum
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Rayls launches Enygma, a compliance-ready privacy framework for Ethereum, enabling confidential transactions with optional auditor oversight and seamless integration.
Binance Australia partners Jack Robinson in landmark surf deal
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Binance Australia has become the first crypto exchange to sponsor pro surfer Jack Robinson, aiming to boost Aussie awareness of blockchain and digital assets.
Visa launches AI-assisted shopping with security focus
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Visa has launched Intelligent Commerce, partnering with AI leaders to enable secure, AI-assisted shopping and payments tailored to user preferences.
Organisations increasingly refuse ransom demands, says DBIR report
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The Verizon DBIR reveals ransomware remains prevalent in 44% of breaches, yet 64% of firms now refuse to pay ransoms amid evolving cyberthreat tactics.