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Planet blockchain

Tomicah Tillemann on the potential of blockchain and how it can help New Zealand (listen)

Dr. Tomicah Tillemann, director of the Bretton Woods II programme at New America, chats about what blockchain is exactly, why people should care, and how New Zealand businesses of all sizes can use it to better compete in global markets.

Minds on money

Second time's the charm: Kiwibank FinTech Accelerator returns to Wellington

By Ben Mack

The second edition of the Kiwibank FinTech Accelerator is kicking off on Monday, February 12. Let’s meet the teams who may change the way Aotearoa thinks about money.

Planet blockchain

Meet Lina, the blockchain-powered platform poised to disrupt the online ratings and review industry

By Ben Mack

A group of New Zealanders are leading a global team in launching the world’s first blockchain platform for the online ratings and review industry. Will the venture be a perfect 10 in terms of financial success?

Idealog + Kordia

RedShield and the battle to keep the cybercriminals at bay

By Ben Mack

Local tech success story RedShield, an innovative web application shielding service which Kordia offers as part of its cybersecurity portfolio, is helping businesses fight back against cybercriminals and online threats. CEO and co-founder Andy Prow talks to Ben Mack about the growing number of global cyber-attacks, the need for constant vigilance and the threat New Zealand businesses face.

Techweek AKL

Baffled by blockchain? Then this conference is for you

By Ben Mack

Australasia's largest blockchain and cryptocurrency event ever is coming to Auckland next week. And the whole idea is to make it accessible for everyone.

Bitcoin

Bitcoin instead of KiwiSaver? This company thinks you should consider it

By Ben Mack

The world’s first bitcoin savings platform is looking to expand. And one of its directors is so confident in the crypto-currency, she’s investing in bitcoin instead of KiwiSaver.

Techweek AKL

Blockchain: the end of bureaucracy or a new tool for the incumbents?

By David Hall

What do you get when you take the currency out of bitcoin? A revolution or business as usual? David Hall reports from Ethereum.nz.

Techweek AKL

Block(chain) party: Ethereum comes to Techweek

By Henry Oliver

Next week, Techweek AKL hosts Ethereum NZ, New Zealand’s first blockchain and smart contract conference. We talk to conference organiser and early adopter Mark Pascall about bitcoin, blockchain, Ethereum and what we’re supposed to do with it all.

Bitcoin

Did this Australian genius invent Bitcoin? (UPDATE: Looks like it!)

By Henry Oliver

In the last day or so, two publications have posted separate investigations into the real identity of the mysterious inventor of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto (or should we say “Satoshi Nakamoto”). We break down the various evidence for those that don’t want to read through the leaked emails, cached websites and tax department documents.