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Bitcoin reaches all-time high of USD $112,000 on ETF inflows
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Bitcoin reaches all-time high of USD $112,000 on ETF inflows

Bitcoin soared to a record USD $112,000 in May, driven by USD $5.25 billion ETF inflows and rising corporate cryptocurrency holdings worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Crypto market shakes as US tariffs & hacks hit confidence
Crypto

Crypto market shakes as US tariffs & hacks hit confidence

March saw a dramatic 20% drop in global crypto market cap, driven by trade tensions and a major exchange hack, with stablecoins hitting USD $224 billion.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Cryptocurrency adoption in Australia hits record high
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Cryptocurrency adoption in Australia hits record high

A record 32.5% of Australians now own cryptocurrency, according to the 2025 IRCI, signalling a significant shift in the nation's digital asset landscape.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025

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Are stablecoins the new superstars of crypto?
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Are stablecoins the new superstars of crypto?

Stablecoins, digital currencies pegged to stable assets like the US dollar, are emerging as dependable players reshaping the crypto and global finance landscape.

By Paul Quickenden • 6 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Building institutional trust in a decentralized world
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Building institutional trust in a decentralized world

A JP Morgan survey reveals 71% of institutional traders avoid crypto, citing readiness concerns despite growing momentum in blockchain adoption.

By Jeff Mahony • 5 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Bitcoin dominance hits four-year high as crypto market rebounds
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Bitcoin dominance hits four-year high as crypto market rebounds

The crypto market saw a 9.9% rise in April, with Bitcoin hitting a four-year dominance high at 63%, amid economic uncertainty and cautious investing.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025
Is Bitcoin turning into the 'new boring' of investing?
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Is Bitcoin turning into the 'new boring' of investing?

Bitcoin's recent steady rise contrasts with falling stock indices, suggesting it may be evolving into a mature, safe-haven asset amid global market turmoil.

By Paul Quickenden • 4 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Is the crypto bull run over?
Crypto

Is the crypto bull run over?

After a bullish surge, Bitcoin faces a sharp downturn as investors reel from new tariffs and recession fears, prompting speculation on the bull run's end.

By Paul Quickenden • 7 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2025
Cryptocurrency market declines 4.4% amid trade tensions
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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
Still think of crypto as the 'slots' of the investment world? Think again
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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
AI & data breaches drive rise in sextortion scams
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AI & data breaches drive rise in sextortion scams

Sextortion scams are surging globally, with New Zealand reporting a staggering 137% increase in 2025, driven by AI and recent data breaches.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
Kiwis favour cryptocurrency for long-term investing in 2025
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Kiwis favour cryptocurrency for long-term investing in 2025

A recent Binance New Zealand survey reveals 70% of Kiwis favour cryptocurrency as a long-term investment, eclipsing traditional assets like stocks and real estate.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025
Gen's report reveals surge in cyber threats for Q4 2024
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Gen's report reveals surge in cyber threats for Q4 2024

Gen's Q4 2024 Threat Report reveals a staggering 2.55 billion cyber threats were blocked, with 321 threats emerging every second, highlighting alarming trends in online fraud.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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US charges Russian in Qakbot cybercrime, seizes USD $24m
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US charges Russian in Qakbot cybercrime, seizes USD $24m

The US has charged Russian Rustam Gallyamov for running the Qakbot malware network, seizing USD $24m in cryptocurrency from cybercrime activities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Nakamoto & KindlyMD merge with USD $710 million Bitcoin plan
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Nakamoto & KindlyMD merge with USD $710 million Bitcoin plan

Nakamoto Holdings merges with KindlyMD, raising USD $710 million to launch a Bitcoin treasury, aiming to integrate Bitcoin into global capital markets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
New Zealand crypto traders move to Bitcoin & stablecoins in Q1
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New Zealand crypto traders move to Bitcoin & stablecoins in Q1

Binance NZ's Q1 2025 report reveals Kiwis shifting to stablecoins and blue-chip cryptos amid global market turmoil and a USD $1 trillion market loss.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
Meme coins: boom, bust and billion-dollar gambles
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Meme coins: boom, bust and billion-dollar gambles

The launch of the $Trump meme coin saw an astonishing market peak of over USD $14.5 billion, only to crash 66% shortly thereafter, leaving many traders devastated.

By Easy Crypto • 6 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025