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What happens when the global banking system ‘goes down’?
5 days ago
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When a US cyber security firm’s update knocked out key global banking systems, many turned to crypto, demonstrating its unique resilience and potential.
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Why 'trust us, we’re an exchange!' simply isn’t good enough
Last week
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Trust is paramount in the crypto world. Exchanges must earn it through robust security, user education, and transparency to ensure a safe investment environment.
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Why investors are swapping lawns for ledgers
Last month
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blockchain
With home ownership out of reach for many, almost 60% of Kiwis see crypto as a more accessible investment than real estate, reflecting global trends.
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Kiwis turn to crypto over home ownership for financial freedom
Last month
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New research by Protocol Theory and Easy Crypto shows growing interest among New Zealanders in cryptocurrencies as an alternative to traditional home ownership, with nearly half considering investing.
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Why obsessing over crypto headlines is a dangerous investment habit
Mon, 13th May 2024
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cryptocurrency
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investment
Janine Grainger discusses the dangers of an excessive focus on sensational crypto headlines, stressing the importance of understanding broad market dynamics for astute investment.
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Easy Crypto founder advises calm approach in volatile Bitcoin market
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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bitcoin
Easy Crypto's Janine Grainger illuminates post-halving Bitcoin pricing in the wake of unprecedented highs, warning new investors against hasty decisions amid a volatile market.
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Easy crypto on Crypto taxes: Ignorance is never bliss!
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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As crypto trading gains momentum, with colossal drops and staggering climbs, many traders forget about ensuing tax requirements, wrongly assuming it to be outside conventional financial regulations.
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The future of crypto wallets - do we really need seed phrases?
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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cybersecurity
Crypto wallets evolution questions the sustainability of seed phrases amidst a surge in digital theft, as industry innovators contemplate safer alternatives.
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Stablecoins: Clarifying myths and highlighting superpowers
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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investment
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Stablecoins, an innovative class of cryptocurrency, combine the advantages of digital security and rapid transactions, despite myths and misunderstandings.
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Easy Crypto debuts NZD-backed all-in-one wallet, stablecoin
Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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Easy Crypto, New Zealand's largest non-custodial crypto exchange, debuts NZD-backed stablecoin, NZDD, and an all-in-one wallet.
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Easy Crypto appoints ONZM Mitchell Pham to its Board
Wed, 10th May 2023
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New Zealand-based cryptocurrency platform, Easy Crypto, has appointed officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, Khoa Dang Pham, to its board.
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SMX strengthens team with new CTO
Thu, 16th Feb 2023
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Cybersecurity email specialist SMX hires Mark Bailey as CTO to lead growing engineering team, bringing over 20 years of experience to the company.
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Brother-sister duo build crypto investment platform
Mon, 5th Nov 2018
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A brother and sister team is behind one of New Zealand’s newest cryptocurrency exchange platforms designed for everyday investors.