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FalconX launches leveraged DeFi prime brokerage on Hyperliquid

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FalconX rolls out up to 5x leveraged DeFi prime brokerage on Hyperliquid, unifying margin, risk and custody for institutional crypto traders.
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Bitdefender warns OpenClaw AI skills rife with malware

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Bitdefender says 17% of OpenClaw AI skills act maliciously, with crypto-focused tools spreading macOS infostealers into corporate networks.
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Black Friday scams soar as fake brand emails target shoppers globally

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Over half of Black Friday-themed spam emails are scams, with fraudsters impersonating brands like Amazon to steal personal data worldwide.
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Broader Facebook malvertising hits android with crypto-stealing RAT

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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A Facebook malvertising campaign is targeting Android users in the EU with Brokewell malware disguised as a fake TradingView app to steal crypto assets.
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Binance appoints SB Seker as new Head of Asia Pacific region

Mon, 1st Sep 2025
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Binance has named SB Seker as Head of Asia Pacific to lead strategic growth and regulatory cooperation across the region's dynamic crypto markets.
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Binance names Matt Poblocki General Manager for Australia & NZ

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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Binance has appointed fintech veteran Matt Poblocki as General Manager for Australia and New Zealand to drive growth in the region's digital asset market.
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Facebook ads scam uses celebrity faces to spread malware

Fri, 9th May 2025
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Facebook malvertising exploits images of stars like Elon Musk, promoting fake crypto brands to spread malware in Australia, New Zealand, and beyond.
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New Zealand crypto traders move to Bitcoin & stablecoins in Q1

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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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.
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Binance Australia partners Jack Robinson in landmark surf deal

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Binance Australia has become the first crypto exchange to sponsor pro surfer Jack Robinson, aiming to boost Aussie awareness of blockchain and digital assets.
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XUSD stablecoin expands to Binance, boosting global reach

Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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StraitsX's XUSD stablecoin will debut on Binance, bolstering its presence in digital finance as it surges towards mainstream adoption and infrastructure innovations.
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Binance secures USD $2 billion institutional backing by MGX

Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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Binance has secured its first institutional investment, a groundbreaking USD $2 billion from Abu Dhabi's MGX, marking a pivotal moment in cryptocurrency.
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Trintech achieves record sales & expands customer base

Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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Trintech has announced record sales bookings for fiscal year 2025, marked by a growing global customer base, including a new Fortune 50 client.
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Binance teams up with Gasly for fan-designed F1 helmet

Thu, 9th Jan 2025
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Binance has teamed up with Formula One driver Pierre Gasly for an exciting helmet design contest, allowing fans to win exclusive prizes ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.
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Bitcoin surpasses USD $100K, enters top seven assets

Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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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.
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Kiwis rush to cryptocurrency trading amid Bitcoin surge

Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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Interest in cryptocurrency trading is surging in New Zealand, with Bitcoin reaching an all-time high of USD $90,000, boosting trading activity significantly.
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Bitcoin reaches a new all-time high, surpassing USD $75k

Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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Bitcoin has surged past USD $75,000, achieving a new all-time high as economic shifts and the launch of Spot Bitcoin ETFs drive its remarkable growth.
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Binance offers early access to Scroll for NZ users

Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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Binance has launched early trading access for Scroll (SCR) in New Zealand, allowing users to earn tokens before their official spot listing.
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Binance NZ introduces Spot Copy Trading for flexibility

Mon, 7th Oct 2024
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Binance New Zealand has launched its Spot Copy Trading feature, enabling users to replicate trades from seasoned traders for enhanced strategy management.
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Binance launches token unlock & vesting schedule feature

Mon, 16th Sep 2024
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Binance introduces an innovative Token Unlock and Vesting Schedule feature, integrating CoinMarketCap data directly into its platform to enhance user trading strategies.
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Crypto market plummets 20% amid global financial downturn

Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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The cryptocurrency market plummets nearly 20%, dropping to USD $1.76 trillion, as Bitcoin and Ethereum face double-digit declines.