Digital currency stories - Page 2
Stablecoins, smart contracts and the rise of more intelligent cash
Mon, 30th Jun 2025
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Fintech firms are reshaping finance with programmable money, using stablecoins and smart contracts for faster, borderless, 24/7 value transfer globally.
Akamai tool disrupts cryptominer botnets, cutting USD $38K
Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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network security
Akamai unveiled a tool that disrupts cryptominer botnets, slashing malicious operators' earnings by USD $38,000 through innovative bad share tactics.
Are stablecoins the new superstars of crypto?
Wed, 21st May 2025
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payment technologies
Stablecoins, digital currencies pegged to stable assets like the US dollar, are emerging as dependable players reshaping the crypto and global finance landscape.
How the Orlando Magic are reinventing fandom with data and AI
Thu, 8th May 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
The Orlando Magic and SAS are revolutionising fandom by using data and AI to personalise experiences, boost ticket sales, and deepen fan engagement.
Is Bitcoin turning into the 'new boring' of investing?
Wed, 7th May 2025
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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.
Is the crypto bull run over?
Mon, 14th Apr 2025
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After a bullish surge, Bitcoin faces a sharp downturn as investors reel from new tariffs and recession fears, prompting speculation on the bull run's end.
Kiwis favour cryptocurrency for long-term investing in 2025
Mon, 17th Mar 2025
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A recent Binance New Zealand survey reveals 70% of Kiwis favour cryptocurrency as a long-term investment, eclipsing traditional assets like stocks and real estate.
Bitcoin surpasses USD $100K, enters top seven assets
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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Bitcoin has shattered the USD $100,000 barrier, reaching a market capitalisation of USD $2.03 trillion and joining the ranks of the world's top assets.
CoinFlip Wallet launches in Australia & New Zealand
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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cloud services
CoinFlip has launched its Wallet service in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing the ease of cryptocurrency transactions for users in the region.
Xalts boosts blockchain with Polygon for asset tokenisation
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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Xalts has announced an enhanced collaboration with Polygon to integrate its RWA Cloud platform, boosting blockchain applications for enterprises.
Questions NOT to ask a crypto investor
Tue, 8th Oct 2024
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At social gatherings, crypto investors often face cringeworthy questions about their investments, revealing widespread misconceptions about the digital currency world.
The lowdown on crypto ATMs and their place in the ecosystem
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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Crypto ATMs are growing globally, with the US leading at 82% of market share. As the ecosystem expands, here's what to know before using one.
Why are your grandma and little brother buying Bitcoin?
Mon, 12th Aug 2024
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Bitcoin's cross-generational allure skyrockets as both Boomers and Gen Alpha seek control and financial independence amid rising distrust in traditional investments.
Global investors anticipate impact of upcoming Bitcoin halving
Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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Investors worldwide are closely observing the coming Bitcoin 'halving', an anticipated event that will halve the miners' reward. This could possibly influence the cryptocurrency's economic impact by mimicking precious metal scarcity dynamics.
Australia's growing love for cryptocurrency shakes investment norms
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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blockchain
In Australia, around 4.5 million citizens now own cryptocurrency, led by brokerage and asset management firm Caleb and Brown.
How APAC CFOs can tackle currency risk in today's economy
Fri, 22nd Dec 2023
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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Join us as we uncover how CFOs in APAC can implement successful forex risk management strategies to gain stability in an uncertain environment.
Binance Japan and MUTB explore Issuing a stablecoin tied to fiat currencies
Thu, 28th Sep 2023
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Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking are pursuing a plan with Binance Japan to issue a new stablecoin tied to fiat.