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Megaupload back and better than the original, claims Kim Dotcom

Defying U.S. extradition efforts, Kim Dotcom teases a rejuvenated Megaupload, leveraging Bitcoin in its anticipated 2020 resurgence.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2016

Crypto

Retailers: say no to Semble

Wellington hair salon rejects new Semble contactless payment system, urges retailers to hold out for EFTPOS 2.0.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2015

Crypto

Your Invite: Bitcoin conference coming to NZ in Nov...

NZ hosts its first Bitcoin conference this Nov, aiming to catalyse adoption with top speakers. Queenstown to merge tech with adventure.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2014

Crypto

Cut, blow dry and Bitcoin for Wellington hair salon...

Wellington hair salon Mane Salon is now accepting the new virtual currency Bitcoin as a means of payment, becoming New Zealand's first hair salon to do so.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2014

Crypto

Kiwis get first taste of Bitcoin ATMs

The first Bitcoin ATM machines available to New Zealanders were unveiled this week, at an event in Auckland's CBD.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2014

Global Stories

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Blockchain, a game-changing new technology

Blockchain, the technology behind Bitcoin, is set to go mainstream and transform various aspects of everyday life, according to legal and banking experts.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2016

Hyperscale

Bitcoin tech company reveals plans for 'one of a kind' data center in China

Bitcoin company Bitmain Technologies has announced plans for a 'one of a kind' data center in Xinjiang, China.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Nov 2016

Crypto

Bitcoin & Blockchain: A better understanding

Undoubtedly you've been exposed to Bitcoin or Blockchain. It's apparently the future. But apart from the buzzword, what actually is it?.

By Greig Strafford • 4 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016

Crypto

Microsoft invests in blockchain technology

Microsoft has partnered with R3, a consortium of financial institutions, to create a strategy to speed up use of blockchain technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2016

EduTech

Sony Global Education looks to revolutionise education with blockchain tech

Sony Global Education develops blockchain technology for open sharing of academic records and aims to revolutionize education evaluation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2016

Unified Communications

Pay by Bitcoin at 2Talk

2Talk pioneers Bitcoin payments, catering to tech-savvy NZ clientele who favour digital currency convenience for their VOIP services.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2015

Malware

Trend Micro: Mobile threat no passing fad

Mobile threats are on the rise and users need to take precautions, says Trend Micro, with two million mobile malware/high-risk apps already detected this year.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Sep 2014

Crypto

Bitcoin... What exactly is it?

Discover Bitcoin: the groundbreaking digital currency enabling transactions without central banks, revolutionising wealth distribution since 2009.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2014

Unified Communications

NZ first as ISP offers Bitcoin for broadband deals...

Kiwi internet provider, Slingshot, now accepts Bitcoin as a payment option, becoming New Zealand's largest company to do so.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2014

Crypto

Aussies dig deep for first global bitcoin mining cloud service

Australia launches BitCoinCloudMining.com, making strides in global bitcoin mining without the hardware hassle.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 5th May 2014

Crypto

Gartner: CEO and CFO's should take note of Bitcoin...

For such organisations that understand their information assets need to be valued and managed as assets, using Bitcoin as the valuation method could h.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2014