BitCoin stories - Page 3
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.
Crypto market shakes as US tariffs & hacks hit confidence
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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March saw a dramatic 20% drop in global crypto market cap, driven by trade tensions and a major exchange hack, with stablecoins hitting USD $224 billion.
Cryptocurrency adoption in Australia hits record high
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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A record 32.5% of Australians now own cryptocurrency, according to the 2025 IRCI, signalling a significant shift in the nation's digital asset landscape.
Gen's report reveals surge in cyber threats for Q4 2024
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Gen's Q4 2024 Threat Report reveals a staggering 2.55 billion cyber threats were blocked, with 321 threats emerging every second, highlighting alarming trends in online fraud.
Prenetics unveils DNA-based identity with blockchain tie-up
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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Prenetics has teamed up with Humanity Protocol to launch a blockchain-based identity verification service via its CircleDNA platform, enhancing secure digital interactions.
Bitfi introduces ApeShift for instant Bitcoin transactions
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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Bitfi has launched ApeShift, a platform enabling instant Bitcoin payments on the base layer, aiming to overcome high fees and slow confirmations.
Bitcoin: What's Trump got to do with it?
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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Ripple's £5 million donation to Donald Trump's inaugural fund, alongside significant backing from crypto firms, highlights a strategic shift in US politics.
Bitcoin ranked 7th largest global asset in 2024 report
Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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In its January Monthly Markets Insights, Binance Australia reported Bitcoin's rise to the 7th largest global asset, signalling strong growth in the crypto market.
DigitalX raises USD $15.4m with placement & rights issue
Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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DigitalX has raised USD $10.3 million and plans a rights issue to secure another USD $5.09 million, amid strong investor backing ahead of a key meeting.
Bitcoin reaches USD $100,000, joins top global assets list
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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Binance Australia's latest report reveals a 39.9% surge in crypto market capitalisation to USD $3.47 trillion, driven by investor optimism and Bitcoin hitting USD $100,000.
Bitcoin surpasses $100,000 amid optimism for Trump's administration
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency, has recently been experiencing significant turbulence, showcasing both drastic declines and remarkable surges in value.
Crypto industry poised for major growth in 2025
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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Adrian Przelozny forecasts a transformative 2025 for cryptocurrency, buoyed by pro-crypto US policies and growing institutional investment.
Cybercriminals mirror Black Friday with dark market deals
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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Bitdefender has unveiled how cybercriminals mimic festive shopping habits, accessing dark markets for illicit goods, from fake IDs to narcotics.
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.
IREN's Q1 FY25 results reveal shift in mining & AI focus
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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IREN reported Q1 FY25 results, revealing USD $49.6 million in Bitcoin mining revenue and a net loss of USD $51.7 million amid expanding AI cloud services.
Bitcoin hits all-time high, crypto market cap at USD $3T
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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Binance Australia's November report reveals Bitcoin's record highs and a surge in crypto market capitalisation to USD $3 trillion post-US election.
Bitcoin reaches a new all-time high, surpassing USD $75k
Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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Bitcoin has surged past USD $75,000, achieving a new all-time high as economic shifts and the launch of Spot Bitcoin ETFs drive its remarkable growth.
Ripple launches RLUSD stablecoin with global partners
Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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Ripple has unveiled RLUSD, a USD stablecoin for enterprises, launching it with key partners like Uphold and Bitstamp to ensure global access.
Binance Australia reports 8% crypto market growth in Sept
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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Binance Australia's latest report reveals an 8% growth in the crypto market for September, buoyed by a Federal Reserve rate cut and rising Bitcoin prices.
Easy Crypto reveals $2.7m returned to fraud victims
Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
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Easy Crypto becomes the first exchange to disclose fraud refunds totalling $2.7M, stressing security as about 50% of Aussies & Kiwis show crypto interest.