Currencies stories - Page 12
Security, analytics and customer service top priorities for CFOs
Thu, 26th Dec 2019
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crm
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data analytics
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martech
A new Protiviti survey reveals CFOs are prioritising security, analytics, and customer service, reflecting a shift towards a strategic focus in finance.
Kaspersky: Malware variety grows by 13.7% in 2019 due to web skimmers
Fri, 20th Dec 2019
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malware
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
Kaspersky's web antivirus solution detected an 8th increase in unique malicious objects in 2019, driven by a surge in web skimmers.
Programmable money will redraw the map of international trade
Tue, 12th Nov 2019
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fintech
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blockchain
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cryptocurrency
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.
Korean-speaking threat groups strike close to home
Tue, 5th Nov 2019
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky warns of Korean-speaking cyber threat groups like Lazarus and BlueNoroff targeting financial institutions and cryptocurrency exchanges in SE Asia.
ESET breaks down attacks targeting gamers and IT manufacturers
Tue, 15th Oct 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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coinminer
The Winnti Group is known for its espionage capability and targeted attacks, although financial motivations cannot be excluded.
Social media a growing business risk across Asia Pacific
Fri, 4th Oct 2019
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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social media
Organisations now face an even wider risk landscape, as they seek to tackle emerging digital threats and deal with complex reputational and regulatory issues.
Blockchain revenues to near US$10B despite 2018 crypto winter
Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
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blockchain
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venture capital
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market research
This year blockchain is starting to find its feet as innovators find the use-cases that suit the specific areas in which it can provide value.
Cryptocurrency conundrum: Reserve Bank & IR fumble in the dark
Mon, 26th Aug 2019
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blockchain
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facebook
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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.
AlphaCert & Refinitiv bring data to better investment decisions
Fri, 23rd Aug 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
AlphaCert and Refinitiv are now offering new data management solutions to New Zealand and Australian investment management sectors.
UK tax agency proves crypto is the future of money
Fri, 16th Aug 2019
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blockchain
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martech
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commerce systems
UK tax authority HMRC's efforts to tax cryptocurrencies show that they are the future of money, says CEO of deVere Group.
New app helps Kiwi investors go global
Thu, 8th Aug 2019
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fintech
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apps
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investment
Tiger Brokers, the fintech Kiwi company, has launched an app designed to help Kiwi investors test global equities markets and build global portfolios.
430,000 people hit with financial malware
Mon, 5th Aug 2019
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malware
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email security
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky reports a 7% rise in financial malware, affecting 430,000 users in H1 2019, with 30.9% targeting corporate users, double from 2018.
Penta Security releases fin-tech crypto node service
Mon, 5th Aug 2019
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ddos
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fintech
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cloud security
The PALLET Node Service reduces the time to build the node and provides management services for corporations that are expanding into blockchain.
Curtin Uni launches cryptocurrency-based PhD scholarship fund
Mon, 29th Jul 2019
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blockchain
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data science
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cybersecurity
Curtin University in Australia has launched a pioneering cryptocurrency-based PhD scholarship fund, backed by New Zealand's blockchain studio Centrality.
Credorax to adopt Cisco's data center networking technology
Tue, 23rd Jul 2019
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
Credorax partners with Cisco to enhance its data center network, boosting capacity, lowering latency, and improving service assurance for merchants.
Facebook's Libra proves cryptocurrencies are now mainstream
Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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blockchain
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facebook
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cryptocurrency
Facebook's cryptocurrency plans signify that cryptocurrencies are now mainstream, according to the CEO of deVere Group.
Fintech the new normal, survey finds
Thu, 4th Jul 2019
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fintech
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financial systems
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digitisation
A global survey by deVere Group reveals 55% of banking and financial services customers now use fintech, underscoring rapid digitalisation in finance.
Students raise the investment stakes in trading challenge
Wed, 29th May 2019
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blockchain
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auckland university
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cryptocurrency
For the first time, teams were allowed to trade on cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Cardano, and Ethereum as well as more traditional investments.
Fake apps on Google Play scamming users out of cryptocurrency
Thu, 23rd May 2019
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blockchain
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phishing
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email security
Fake cryptocurrency apps on Google Play have been discovered to be phishing and scamming users out of cryptocurrency, according to a new report from ESET.
Chch crypto exchange Cryptopia facing liquidation
Wed, 15th May 2019
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blockchain
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cryptocurrency
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cryptopia
Cryptopia, a Christchurch-based cryptocurrency exchange, is set for liquidation after failing to recover from a USD $20 million hack in 2019.