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Bitcoin surpasses $100,000 amid optimism for Trump's administration

Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency, has recently been experiencing significant turbulence, showcasing both drastic declines and remarkable surges in value.
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Crypto industry poised for major growth in 2025

Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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Adrian Przelozny forecasts a transformative 2025 for cryptocurrency, buoyed by pro-crypto US policies and growing institutional investment.
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Cybercriminals mirror Black Friday with dark market deals

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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Bitdefender has unveiled how cybercriminals mimic festive shopping habits, accessing dark markets for illicit goods, from fake IDs to narcotics.
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Bitcoin surpasses USD $100K, enters top seven assets

Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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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.
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IREN's Q1 FY25 results reveal shift in mining & AI focus

Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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IREN reported Q1 FY25 results, revealing USD $49.6 million in Bitcoin mining revenue and a net loss of USD $51.7 million amid expanding AI cloud services.
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Finfare Connect & ZBD team up for Bitcoin rewards

Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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Finfare Connect and ZBD have partnered to enable ZBD users to earn Bitcoin rewards through everyday transactions by linking payment accounts via the ZBD app.
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Bitcoin reaches a new all-time high, surpassing USD $75k

Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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Bitcoin has surged past USD $75,000, achieving a new all-time high as economic shifts and the launch of Spot Bitcoin ETFs drive its remarkable growth.
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Ripple launches RLUSD stablecoin with global partners

Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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Ripple has unveiled RLUSD, a USD stablecoin for enterprises, launching it with key partners like Uphold and Bitstamp to ensure global access.
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Unstoppable Domains launches MPC Wallet to enhance security

Fri, 31st May 2024
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Unstoppable Domains partners with Fireblocks to launch a Multi-Party Computation (MPC) Wallet, boosting security and ease for Web3 domain owners.
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Binance celebrates Bitcoin Pizza Day with giveaway

Mon, 20th May 2024
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Binance celebrates Bitcoin Pizza Day with a global pizza giveaway, events in 20+ countries, and community engagements, marking the historic BTC purchase.
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Aussie crypto investors positive ahead of Bitcoin halving event

Mon, 15th Apr 2024
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Amid an impending Bitcoin halving, more than 2,000 Australian crypto investors show optimism, fuelled by significant institutional investments and record-high Bitcoin pricing.
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Global investors anticipate impact of upcoming Bitcoin halving

Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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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.
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Australia's growing love for cryptocurrency shakes investment norms

Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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In Australia, around 4.5 million citizens now own cryptocurrency, led by brokerage and asset management firm Caleb and Brown.
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Bitcoin exceeds $72k mark, soaring to unprecedented high

Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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Bitcoin's value has soared past $72,000 for the first time ever, fueled by increased acceptance of the cryptocurrency by influential financial institutions and the anticipation of the upcoming halving event.
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ESET report exposes rise of AI attacks & Android spyware

Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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ESET's latest report highlights an environment riddled with significant security incidents, AI-themed attacks and Android spyware cases.
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Future of money could be shaped by Bitcoin and CBDCs

Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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Simon Angelo explores future of money, looking into impacts of Bitcoin, banks, BRICS nations and central bank digital currencies.
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Blockchain's Profound Impact on Automotive Industry

Wed, 31st May 2023
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Blockchain technology is revolutionizing the automotive industry, bringing transparency and efficiency. However, COVID-19 hindered its growth.
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Nvidia joins the list of brands favoured by fraudsters

Wed, 20th Jul 2022
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Scammers posing as Nvidia launched a fraudulent website for their 30th anniversary, offering a fake Bitcoin giveaway. The scammers used an incorrect logo color.
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Check Point Research reveals how hackers run token scams and 'Rug Pull' money - and how to avoid them

Tue, 25th Jan 2022
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Scammers are altering smart contracts to create fraudulent tokens and stealing money from unsuspecting individuals, warns Check Point Research.
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Bitcoin cyber attacks surge 200%

Tue, 29th Jun 2021
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Bitcoin-themed cyber attacks have increased by nearly 200% since October 2020, with phishing and email compromise attacks leading the surge.