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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

Global Stories

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

Stories from Other Regions

Crypto market shakes as US tariffs & hacks hit confidence
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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