BitCoin stories - Page 6
Hacker steals US$440K in 'easily avoidable' digital currency breach
Fri, 26th Jan 2018
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A hacker hijacked Black Wallet to steal around $440,000 from Bitcoin rival Stellar Lumen - High Tech Bridge's CEO says it was simple to prevent.
Rackspace, Bitcoin, Alibaba and the future of cloud
Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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Alibaba's Asian cloud sales soar; Changes in how we consume cloud; Rise of managed security service providers; Blockchain's potential beyond cryptocurrency.
LogRhythm divulges eight key predictions for cybersecurity in 2018
Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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The predictions for the new year include both good news and bad news, like the biggest data breach settlement of all time and increased awareness.
More than the money: The future potential of blockchain
Fri, 1st Dec 2017
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Blockchain technology, while commonly linked with cryptocurrency, holds vast potential beyond digital coins, poised to revolutionise multiple industries.
How Bitcoin's blockchain is aiding cybersecurity
Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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Bitcoin defies a unique set of security concerns through innovations and structures which are influencing how cybersecurity will face new threats.
Is bitcoin the new alternative investment or a bubble ready to burst?
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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Bitcoin's market valuation has surged past USD $75bn, stirring debate on its potential as a modern asset or a looming bubble.
Innovation or irrelevance: The price of digital disruption
Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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Amazon is just the latest guise of the combined business threats of innovation and competition in the marketplace.
Blockchain an inspiring tech for enterprises, but it's attracting hackers too
Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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As blockchain and Bitcoin rocket in value and becomes mainstream across the world, both ISACA and Proofpoint have published advisories.
Australian budget reaffirms commitment to fintech industry
Wed, 10th May 2017
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Australia's budget boosts fintech with open data and sandbox expansion, driving growth and consumer benefits, says FinTech Australia CEO.
NZ government should rein banks in and encourage competition in cryptocurrency trading – expert
Tue, 9th May 2017
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Andreas Antonopoulos says the NZ government needs to get its act together to reap the gains of cryptocurrency, citing Singapore as an example.
Can you ever be truly anonymous online?
Tue, 17th Jan 2017
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Online anonymity is elusive; NordVPN's guide reveals how Bitcoin, encrypted emails, and VPNs could beef up your privacy.
Bitcoin & Blockchain: A better understanding
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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Undoubtedly you've been exposed to Bitcoin or Blockchain. It's apparently the future. But apart from the buzzword, what actually is it?.
Sony Global Education looks to revolutionise education with blockchain tech
Tue, 1st Mar 2016
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Sony Global Education develops blockchain technology for open sharing of academic records and aims to revolutionize education evaluation.
Trend Micro: Mobile threat no passing fad
Wed, 3rd Sep 2014
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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.
Bitcoin... What exactly is it?
Thu, 17th Jul 2014
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Discover Bitcoin: the groundbreaking digital currency enabling transactions without central banks, revolutionising wealth distribution since 2009.
NZ first as ISP offers Bitcoin for broadband deals...
Thu, 10th Jul 2014
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Kiwi internet provider, Slingshot, now accepts Bitcoin as a payment option, becoming New Zealand's largest company to do so.
Aussies dig deep for first global bitcoin mining cloud service
Mon, 5th May 2014
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Australia launches BitCoinCloudMining.com, making strides in global bitcoin mining without the hardware hassle.
Gartner: CEO and CFO's should take note of Bitcoin...
Tue, 15th Apr 2014
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For such organisations that understand their information assets need to be valued and managed as assets, using Bitcoin as the valuation method could h.
Microsoft beats Google by adding Bitcoin conversion first
Tue, 11th Feb 2014
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Microsoft has added Bitcoin conversion to its Bing currency conversion tool, which now supports over 50 currencies.
Bitcoin accepted by local Telco
Fri, 7th Feb 2014
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Local telco 2Talk has bucked the trend and become the first telecommunications company in New Zealand to accept Bitcoin as a method of payment.