BitCoin stories - Page 2

Bitcoin’s not a fad, it’s a waiting game
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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The Bitcoin's wild price swings have polarised people into evangelists and detractors - but why does the technology matter?

Cryptocurrency exchange says it lost $195m to hackers – but is it a scam?
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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BitGrail wasn't known to many until last week when it announced it had been hacked, but many experts believe all is not as it seems.

Crypto regulation will tame the 'wild west' of investment says Melbourne lawyer
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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With cryptocurrency regulation looming investors should welcome the changes rather than calling it quits, says one Australian tech lawyer.

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.

Nelson not-for-profit electricity provider accepting payment in Bitcoin
Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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"NextGen Energy is creating disruptive opportunities within the NZ electricity sector, and actively pursues the adoption of new technologies."

Rackspace, Bitcoin, Alibaba and the future of cloud
Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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"Alibaba’s growing presence was a key reason Rackspace acquired Datapipe, our closest competitor, earlier this year."

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 is more than a buzzword thrown around in banking circles; it’s the future of distributed security.

Startup making Bitcoin accessible to NZers raises $400k
Wed, 8th Nov 2017
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The startup plans to use the funding to continue driving growth in New Zealand while also expanding into the UK market.

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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The surge in bitcoin prices means that the cryptocurrency’s market valuation has now crossed $75bn.

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 is hoping to establish a regional fintech advantage in a fast-moving global environment.

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.

Cryptocurrency could spur significant developments in NZ property law
Mon, 8th May 2017
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The treatment of 'intangible property' is an area ripe for clarification, and cryptocurrency may well give rise to the case to test the boundaries.

New Bitcoin trading platform brings investment to 'everyday New Zealanders'
Wed, 29th Mar 2017
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"Bitcoin is a fairly new concept for most people, so we want to make it an accessible form of investment for everyday New Zealanders."

Trust in transformation: The Blockchain.NZ conference returns to Auckland this May
Tue, 7th Mar 2017
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The Blockchain.NZ is coming back to Auckland on May 8-11 to help New Zealand discover the true blockchain potential for business.

Can you ever be truly anonymous online?
Tue, 17th Jan 2017
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"Privacy issues have taken another shape completely over the past year."

Blockchain, a game-changing new technology
Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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"Banks and credit card companies realise their role as gate keepers and middle people in financial transactions is under threat."

Bitcoin tech company reveals plans for 'one of a kind' data center in China
Thu, 10th Nov 2016
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Bitcoin company Bitmain Technologies has announced plans for a 'one of a kind' data center in Xinjiang, China.

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?

Megaupload back and better than the original, claims Kim Dotcom
Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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"I can tell you that Megaupload and Bitcoin had sex. There is a pregnancy and I have a feeling that the baby will be such a joy."

Microsoft invests in blockchain technology
Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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Microsoft has partnered with R3, a consortium of financial institutions, to create a strategy to speed up use of blockchain technologies.