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Why your money buys less every year — and how to fight back
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Why your money buys less every year — and how to fight back

As inflation erodes purchasing power, experts advise investing in assets that outpace price rises to safeguard your finances against currency debasement.

By Paul Quickenden • 9 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024

Global Stories

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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
Crypto

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
Malware

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
Prenetics unveils DNA-based identity with blockchain tie-up
Crypto

Prenetics unveils DNA-based identity with blockchain tie-up

Prenetics has teamed up with Humanity Protocol to launch a blockchain-based identity verification service via its CircleDNA platform, enhancing secure digital interactions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Bitfi introduces ApeShift for instant Bitcoin transactions
Gaming

Bitfi introduces ApeShift for instant Bitcoin transactions

Bitfi has launched ApeShift, a platform enabling instant Bitcoin payments on the base layer, aiming to overcome high fees and slow confirmations.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 7th 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
Cryptocurrency investments rise in anticipation of Trump era
Crypto

Cryptocurrency investments rise in anticipation of Trump era

Cryptocurrency investments are surging globally as investors anticipate Donald Trump's inauguration, coinciding with a bullish outlook on digital assets.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Bitcoin: What's Trump got to do with it?
Crypto

Bitcoin: What's Trump got to do with it?

Ripple's £5 million donation to Donald Trump's inaugural fund, alongside significant backing from crypto firms, highlights a strategic shift in US politics.

By Janine Grainger • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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
Bitcoin surpasses $100,000 amid optimism for Trump's administration
Crypto

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

Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency, has recently been experiencing significant turbulence, showcasing both drastic declines and remarkable surges in value.

By Shannon Williams • 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
Cybercriminals mirror Black Friday with dark market deals
Crypto

Cybercriminals mirror Black Friday with dark market deals

Bitdefender has unveiled how cybercriminals mimic festive shopping habits, accessing dark markets for illicit goods, from fake IDs to narcotics.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
Bitcoin surpasses USD $100K, enters top seven assets
Crypto

Bitcoin surpasses USD $100K, enters top seven assets

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.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024

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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
Bitcoin ranked 7th largest global asset in 2024 report
Crypto

Bitcoin ranked 7th largest global asset in 2024 report

In its January Monthly Markets Insights, Binance Australia reported Bitcoin's rise to the 7th largest global asset, signalling strong growth in the crypto market.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025
DigitalX raises USD $15.4m with placement & rights issue
Crypto

DigitalX raises USD $15.4m with placement & rights issue

DigitalX has raised USD $10.3 million and plans a rights issue to secure another USD $5.09 million, amid strong investor backing ahead of a key meeting.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024