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Trend Micro: Mobile threat no passing fad
Malware

Trend Micro: Mobile threat no passing fad

Mobile threats are on the rise and users need to take precautions, says Trend Micro, with two million mobile malware/high-risk apps already detected this year.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Sep 2014
Bitcoin... What exactly is it?
Crypto

Bitcoin... What exactly is it?

Discover Bitcoin: the groundbreaking digital currency enabling transactions without central banks, revolutionising wealth distribution since 2009.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2014
NZ first as ISP offers Bitcoin for broadband deals...
Unified Communications

NZ first as ISP offers Bitcoin for broadband deals...

Kiwi internet provider, Slingshot, now accepts Bitcoin as a payment option, becoming New Zealand's largest company to do so.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2014
Aussies dig deep for first global bitcoin mining cloud service
Crypto

Aussies dig deep for first global bitcoin mining cloud service

Australia launches BitCoinCloudMining.com, making strides in global bitcoin mining without the hardware hassle.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 5th May 2014
Gartner: CEO and CFO's should take note of Bitcoin...
Crypto

Gartner: CEO and CFO's should take note of Bitcoin...

For such organisations that understand their information assets need to be valued and managed as assets, using Bitcoin as the valuation method could h.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2014
Microsoft beats Google by adding Bitcoin conversion first
Gaming

Microsoft beats Google by adding Bitcoin conversion first

Microsoft has added Bitcoin conversion to its Bing currency conversion tool, which now supports over 50 currencies.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2014
Bitcoin accepted by local Telco
Unified Communications

Bitcoin accepted by local Telco

Local telco 2Talk has bucked the trend and become the first telecommunications company in New Zealand to accept Bitcoin as a method of payment.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2014
What is Bitcoin telling us about Internet innovation?
Unified Communications

What is Bitcoin telling us about Internet innovation?

Bitcoin's rise challenges the status quo, suggesting vast untapped internet innovation potential beyond traditional financial models.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2014
A day in history as online retailer accepts Bitcoin currency
Gaming

A day in history as online retailer accepts Bitcoin currency

US discount retailer Overstock.com has become the first major online shopping site to accept Bitcoin as payment.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2014
Mass Bitcoin theft
Crypto

Mass Bitcoin theft

An unconfirmed theft of a substantial amount of BitCoins reiterates the volatility of the internet currency's infant state.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 16th Jun 2011

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Your Invite: Bitcoin conference coming to NZ in Nov...
Crypto

Your Invite: Bitcoin conference coming to NZ in Nov...

NZ hosts its first Bitcoin conference this Nov, aiming to catalyse adoption with top speakers. Queenstown to merge tech with adventure.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2014
Cut, blow dry and Bitcoin for Wellington hair salon...
Crypto

Cut, blow dry and Bitcoin for Wellington hair salon...

Wellington hair salon Mane Salon is now accepting the new virtual currency Bitcoin as a means of payment, becoming New Zealand's first hair salon to do so.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2014
Kiwis get first taste of Bitcoin ATMs
Crypto

Kiwis get first taste of Bitcoin ATMs

The first Bitcoin ATM machines available to New Zealanders were unveiled this week, at an event in Auckland's CBD.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2014