Digital currency stories - Page 2
High Court to clarify legal definitions for digital assets
Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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australian securities and investments commission
Australia's High Court grants ASIC special leave to appeal over legal definitions of Block Earner's discontinued digital asset product, with costs ordered against ASIC.
Nutanix named a Challenger in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for containers
Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
Nutanix has been named a Challenger in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Container Management after launching its Nutanix Kubernetes Platform last year.
Block Earner offers first Bitcoin-backed home loan in Australia
Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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Block Earner launches Australia's first Bitcoin-backed home loan, letting investors use Bitcoin as security for deposit finance without selling their crypto.
Zerocap & Pier Two launch staking for institutional investors
Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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crypto
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defi
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ethereum
Zerocap teams up with Pier Two to offer institutional clients non-custodial staking of ETH, SOL, and more, yielding up to 11% while retaining asset control.
Akamai tool disrupts cryptominer botnets, cutting USD $38K
Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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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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crypto
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blockchain
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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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crypto
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defi
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bitcoin
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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crypto
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blockchain
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defi
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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crypto
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blockchain
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defi
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.
Cryptocurrency adoption in Australia hits record high
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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blockchain
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defi
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.
Ripple launches RLUSD stablecoin on major exchanges
Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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blockchain
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defi
Ripple has launched its stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), on major exchanges, aiming to enhance global payments with regulatory compliance and transparency.
Bitcoin surpasses USD $100K, enters top seven assets
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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crypto
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blockchain
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defi
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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crypto
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blockchain
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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.
Rachel Conlan to keynote at AusCryptoCon in Sydney
Mon, 28th Oct 2024
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blockchain
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youtube
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binance
Rachel Conlan, Global CMO at Binance, will headline AusCryptoCon in Sydney, welcoming 10,000 crypto enthusiasts.
Xalts boosts blockchain with Polygon for asset tokenisation
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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uc
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fintech
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blockchain
Xalts has announced an enhanced collaboration with Polygon to integrate its RWA Cloud platform, boosting blockchain applications for enterprises.
Easy Crypto launches new wallet for Australian investors
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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crypto
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blockchain
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defi
Easy Crypto debuts a new wallet for Australian investors, simplifying crypto trading and storage for beginners with advanced security features.
Global investors anticipate impact of upcoming Bitcoin halving
Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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crypto
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blockchain
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defi
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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data protection
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crypto
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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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erp
Join us as we uncover how CFOs in APAC can implement successful forex risk management strategies to gain stability in an uncertain environment.