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Check Point discovers security flaw in major NFT marketplace
EduTech

Check Point discovers security flaw in major NFT marketplace

Check Point Research has identified a security flaw in Rarible, an NFT marketplace with over two million active users.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2022
Emirates to launch NFTs and experiences in the metaverse
Crypto

Emirates to launch NFTs and experiences in the metaverse

Emirates plans to launch NFTs and experiences in the metaverse, alongside repurposing its Expo 2020 site into a centre for innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2022
Visa launches program to help SMBs navigate NFTs and crypto
Crypto

Visa launches program to help SMBs navigate NFTs and crypto

Visa has launched a one-year immersion program designed to bring together a global cohort of entrepreneurs interested in building their business with NFTs.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2022
Accenture provides the key to navigating the metaverse
Quantum Computing

Accenture provides the key to navigating the metaverse

The metaverse is expanding rapidly and Accenture's latest report highlights key points for companies to find success in this emerging climate.

By Mitchell Hageman • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
Metaverse to disrupt channel strategy for retailers
AR, VR & Metaverse

Metaverse to disrupt channel strategy for retailers

Retailers will have to combine a physical footprint with their virtual reality stores, paying for physical and virtual real estate.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Mar 2022
2021 a year to remember for blockchain industry - report
Crypto

2021 a year to remember for blockchain industry - report

Blockchain application research firm Huobi Research Institute has released its Global Blockchain Industry Overview and Trends 2021-2022 Annual Report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jan 2022
Rationalising blockchain's increased focus on enterprise
Crypto

Rationalising blockchain's increased focus on enterprise

Blockchain companies have started to rebrand and refocus on enterprise to showcase why blockchain is more than just bitcoin.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Lab Eleven appoints Ben Wylie & Yamen Sader as Founders
Blockchain

Lab Eleven appoints Ben Wylie & Yamen Sader as Founders

Ben Wylie and Yamen Sader, former founders of Sixtree, have left their senior positions at a Big Four consultancy to create Lab Eleven.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Jun 2022
NFTs set to further immerse Australian Cricket fans
Crypto

NFTs set to further immerse Australian Cricket fans

Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketers' Association have signed a deal with Rario and BlockTrust to connect cricket fans globally with NFTs.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Apr 2022
Aquariux appoints Kelvin Chia as CEO
Migration

Aquariux appoints Kelvin Chia as CEO

Capital markets tech firm Aquariux appoints Kelvin Chia as CEO. The company received SGD $3m pre-seed investment to expand its team and services.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Apr 2022
Only 22% of Australians trust AI implementation - study
Internet of Things

Only 22% of Australians trust AI implementation - study

The Accenture Technology Vision 2022 report found that 22% of Australian consumers and 35% globally trust how organisations are implementing AI.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Mar 2022