Cryptocurrency stories
‘Digital money’ was ushered in with the 2008 invention and 2009 launch of Bitcoin. While still the most popular and nominally valuable of them all, there are thousands of cryptocurrencies available in the market today. Cryptocurrencies are created with encryption algorithms and are intended as a store of value or a means of exchange, and are generally (but not always) based on blockchain technology. Blockchain is a distributed ledger enforced by a network of independent computers.
Stablecoins, smart contracts and the rise of more intelligent cash
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Fintech firms are reshaping finance with programmable money, using stablecoins and smart contracts for faster, borderless, 24/7 value transfer globally.
Ecommpay wins award for innovative secure payouts solution
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Ecommpay has won the Best Consumer Payments System at the PayTech Awards for its innovative payout solution enhancing secure payments to cards and wallets.
Kraken unveils Krak global app with phased Australian rollout ahead
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Kraken has launched its Krak app, a global money management platform for crypto and fiat assets, with a phased rollout planned for Australia soon.
Zama reaches unicorn status with USD $57 million funding round
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Zama secures USD $57 million in Series B funding, reaching unicorn status with a valuation exceeding USD $1 billion and advancing blockchain privacy tech.
Token Recovery appoints Scott Pounder to lead global operations
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Scott Pounder, former London police detective and cybercrime expert, joins Token Recovery to lead global operations in digital asset recovery.
Digital payments have flipped the script for Australian consumers
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Digital payments in Australia now dominate eCommerce, rising from 34% in 2014 to 66% in 2024, reshaping consumer habits and financial services.
Akamai tool disrupts cryptominer botnets, cutting USD $38K
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Akamai unveiled a tool that disrupts cryptominer botnets, slashing malicious operators' earnings by USD $38,000 through innovative bad share tactics.
Sumsub unveils 'The Beast 2.0' to combat digital fraud in APAC
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Sumsub launches 'The Beast 2.0' to fight a 121% surge in digital identity fraud across APAC, promoting secure digital access and inclusion in fintech and crypto sectors.
Sumsub adds advanced device intelligence to boost fraud defence
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Sumsub enhances fraud defence by integrating Fingerprint's device intelligence, offering real-time threat detection without complicating genuine user access.
Southeast Asia startups shine at AppWorks Demo Day in Singapore
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At AppWorks Demo Day in Singapore, 18 startups showcased AI, Web3 and deep tech innovations, highlighting Southeast Asia's rising influence in tech innovation.
Paynt acquires E-xact to boost North American payment growth
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Paynt acquires Canadian payments firm E-xact to boost North American growth, targeting a further US acquisition by late 2025.
CloudTech raises AUD $14 million to launch digital asset custody
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CloudTech Group raises AUD $14 million, largely in Bitcoin and USDT, to launch institutional digital asset custody and expand its blockchain platform.
UK & European finance teams accelerate automation to combat fraud
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UK and European finance teams boost automation adoption, with 81% increasing use to combat fraud and ease regulatory burdens, says survey.
Bitcoin reaches all-time high of USD $112,000 on ETF inflows
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Bitcoin soared to a record USD $112,000 in May, driven by USD $5.25 billion ETF inflows and rising corporate cryptocurrency holdings worldwide.
European finance teams boost automation to tackle compliance
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Eighty-one per cent of European finance teams have increased automation to tackle regulatory pressures, boosting compliance and enabling strategic business roles.
Bitcoin breaks the rules - but that might just be the point
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Bitcoin defies traditional market rules, hitting new highs as investors embrace it for risk-adjusted returns and portfolio diversification.
Visa unveils AI-driven commerce & payments push in Asia
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Visa launches AI-powered solutions and partnerships across Asia Pacific, aiming to transform digital commerce with secure, seamless payments and new innovations.
Experts warn of surge in Google, Apple, Microsoft breaches
Fri, 30th May 2025
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Experts warn of a rise in Chrome extension attacks and a breach exposing 184 million stolen log-ins, highlighting urgent cybersecurity risks worldwide.
Xero introduces Tap to Pay on iPhone for NZ small businesses
Thu, 29th May 2025
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Xero has launched Tap to Pay on iPhone in New Zealand, enabling small businesses to accept contactless payments via the Xero app without extra hardware.
US charges Russian in Qakbot cybercrime, seizes USD $24m
Wed, 28th May 2025
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The US has charged Russian Rustam Gallyamov for running the Qakbot malware network, seizing USD $24m in cryptocurrency from cybercrime activities.