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NFTs aren't just art - they will shape your future
Gaming

NFTs aren't just art - they will shape your future

NFTs are evolving beyond digital art, impacting sectors like music and finance, and offering unique opportunities for ownership in the digital future.

By Janine Grainger • 7 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025
Maori-led fund seeks $100 million with Ethereum focus
Crypto

Maori-led fund seeks $100 million with Ethereum focus

A Maori-led fintech initiative in New Zealand aims to raise over $100 million in investment with the launch of the Quay Cove Ethereum Growth Fund.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024
Questions NOT to ask a crypto investor
Crypto

Questions NOT to ask a crypto investor

At social gatherings, crypto investors often face cringeworthy questions about their investments, revealing widespread misconceptions about the digital currency world.

By Janine Grainger • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024

Global Stories

Cryptocurrency market declines 4.4% amid trade tensions
Crypto

Cryptocurrency market declines 4.4% amid trade tensions

The cryptocurrency market faced a 4.4% decline in March 2025, driven by U.S. trade tariffs and geopolitical tensions, leading to over USD $1 trillion in lost value.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
Calastone unveils blockchain fund distribution solution
Crypto

Calastone unveils blockchain fund distribution solution

Calastone launches Tokenised Distribution, enabling asset managers to seamlessly tokenise funds for blockchain access, aiming for significant industry cost savings.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
Still think of crypto as the 'slots' of the investment world? Think again
Crypto

Still think of crypto as the 'slots' of the investment world? Think again

Despite perceptions of crypto as risky gambling, long-term investing in Bitcoin and Ethereum can yield significant gains, rewarding patience over panic.

By Paul Quickenden • 5 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
Bybit: when hackers target people, not systems
Multi-factor authentication

Bybit: when hackers target people, not systems

Bybit suffered a major hack, exposing vulnerabilities from human error rather than blockchain flaws, as attackers manipulated staff to divert funds.

By Janine Grainger • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025
XUSD stablecoin expands to Binance, boosting global reach
Network Infrastructure

XUSD stablecoin expands to Binance, boosting global reach

StraitsX's XUSD stablecoin will debut on Binance, bolstering its presence in digital finance as it surges towards mainstream adoption and infrastructure innovations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
LayerZero partners with Rayls to enhance blockchain finance
Crypto

LayerZero partners with Rayls to enhance blockchain finance

Rayls has partnered with LayerZero to enhance cross-chain connectivity for financial institutions, aiming to integrate traditional finance with decentralised finance.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
WonderFi launches TRUMP coin with Coinsquare & Bitbuy
Crypto

WonderFi launches TRUMP coin with Coinsquare & Bitbuy

WonderFi Technologies has launched trading for the TRUMP coin via Coinsquare and Bitbuy ahead of Donald Trump's inaugural ceremony on January 17, 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Ripple launches RLUSD stablecoin on major exchanges
Crypto

Ripple launches RLUSD stablecoin on major exchanges

Ripple has launched its stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), on major exchanges, aiming to enhance global payments with regulatory compliance and transparency.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024
Bitcoin reaches USD $100,000, joins top global assets list
Crypto

Bitcoin reaches USD $100,000, joins top global assets list

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.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Crypto industry poised for major growth in 2025
Crypto

Crypto industry poised for major growth in 2025

Adrian Przelozny forecasts a transformative 2025 for cryptocurrency, buoyed by pro-crypto US policies and growing institutional investment.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Bugcrowd partners with Least Authority for security boost
DevOps

Bugcrowd partners with Least Authority for security boost

Bugcrowd and Least Authority have partnered to enhance secure-by-design consultancy, offering continuous security testing for FinTech and Web3 products.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Ripple launches RLUSD stablecoin with global partners
Crypto

Ripple launches RLUSD stablecoin with global partners

Ripple has unveiled RLUSD, a USD stablecoin for enterprises, launching it with key partners like Uphold and Bitstamp to ensure global access.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
Layer secures USD $6m to boost decentralised web tech
Crypto

Layer secures USD $6m to boost decentralised web tech

Layer has raised USD $6 million in seed funding to enhance trust in internet software, spearheading advancements in decentralised application technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Bitcoin hits all-time high, crypto market cap at USD $3T
Crypto

Bitcoin hits all-time high, crypto market cap at USD $3T

Binance Australia's November report reveals Bitcoin's record highs and a surge in crypto market capitalisation to USD $3 trillion post-US election.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024