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Minds on money
Second time's the charm: Kiwibank FinTech Accelerator returns to Wellington
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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!)
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.
Explainer
Blockchain: Forget Bitcoin, here comes the real thing
Our publisher-at-large visited IBM in NYC. His first of three reports is on block chain, the bitcoin byproduct that could change everything.
