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The NFT Revolution: Worthless Fad Or Web3's Future?
Tuesday, 17 October 2023, 9:35 am | Easy Crypto
In March 2021, crypto entrepreneur Sina Estavi made headlines globally when he spent $2.9m on a non-fungible token (NFT) of the first tweet from the former Twitter boss Jack Dorsey. Fast forward to 2023 and The Guardian and other platforms are reporting ... More >>
How Crypto Rebels Are Thriving On The Edge Of The Market Abyss
Thursday, 28 September 2023, 2:58 pm | Easy Crypto
Janine Grainger - Co-Founder and CEO, Easy Crypto The catch cry of innovation is: rise when the market falls. Smart crypto companies are using what some have called Bitcoin’s “longest bear market” in history to implement a two-speed approach ... More >>
Crypto Isn’t (yet) Accessible For All
Tuesday, 19 September 2023, 10:13 am | Easy Crypto
Janine Grainger - Co-Founder and CEO, Easy Crypto We intrinsically know that crypto investment and participation should be for everyone, but just how realistic is this? Crypto has been positioned as a groundbreaking financial innovation, promising financial ... More >>
Easy Crypto Launches The World’s First Reo Māori Cryptocurrency Platform
Thursday, 14 September 2023, 5:09 pm | Easy Crypto
Easy Crypto has announced that it is launching the world’s first cryptocurrency platform to be translated into te reo Māori in time for Māori Language week / Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (11 - 17 September). In partnership with Māori software translation ... More >>
Could Your Bitcoin Soon Be As Green As Your Dollar Bill?
Monday, 4 September 2023, 7:23 pm | Easy Crypto
Janine Grainger - Co-Founder and CEO, Easy Crypto Given a societal shift towards more sustainable business practices in recent years, the environmental impact of crypto - in particular Bitcoin - has sparked intense debates. Critics often point ... More >>
There's A (crypto) Solution For That!
Tuesday, 22 August 2023, 12:34 pm | Easy Crypto
Janine Grainger - Co-Founder and CEO, Easy Crypto <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2308/a600b534f6f548f81ff8.jpeg" width="720" height="405"> In a world where technological advancements continually reshape the way we live, it's no surprise that traditional ... More >>
Will A ‘Bitcoin Halving’ Turn Crypto Into ‘digital Gold’?
Wednesday, 9 August 2023, 10:01 am | Easy Crypto
"In the world of crypto, few events generate as much excitement and hype as a ‘Bitcoin halving’ which takes place approximately every four years and captivates both seasoned and new investors alike. But what exactly is a Bitcoin halving, and ... More >>
Employment Hero & Akahu Partner To Ignite Rise Of Open Finance In New Zealand
Monday, 10 July 2023, 12:03 pm | Employment Hero
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND: July 7, 2023 - Employment Hero - HR, payroll and employee engagement platform - has today partnered with Akahu , a New Zealand-run open finance platform, to allow accountants, bookkeepers, payroll bureaus and business owners ... More >>
Blackpearl Group Capital Round Exceeds Target
Monday, 26 June 2023, 2:15 pm | Blackpearl Group
Data technology company Blackpearl Group (BPG) is pleased to announce the successful closure of its capital raise. The private placement was over-subscribed, raising approximately NZ$2.2 million, with each ordinary share in BPG priced at $0.42. BPG ... More >>
We Incorrectly Assume Living Sustainably Is Too Expensive
Wednesday, 14 June 2023, 11:24 am | Cogo
New data has found that 48% of people think that sustainable living is too expensive. However, data suggests that people are willing to make sustainable choices when shown both the environmental impact together with the financial savings. The findings are ... More >>
How Blockchain Is Paving The Way For A Better Future
Monday, 12 June 2023, 12:31 pm | Easy Crypto
Janine Grainger - Co-Founder and CEO, Easy Crypto <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2306/cd189a5fdaf234f73d3f.jpeg" width="480" height="720"> What comes to mind when you think of ‘the blockchain’? If you equate ‘the blockchain’ with crypto - you’re ... More >>
It’s Time That ‘Financial Literacy’ Includes Crypto Basics!
Tuesday, 16 May 2023, 11:25 am | Easy Crypto
Janine Grainger - Co-Founder and CEO, Easy Crypto If you know the difference between a ‘Growth’ vs a ‘Conservative’ fund; or between investing in a fund vs individual shares, you probably pride yourself on being financially savvy. Well done! My next ... More >>
Easy Crypto Appoints ONZM Mitchell Pham To Its Global Board
Wednesday, 10 May 2023, 2:12 pm | Easy Crypto
Kiwi cryptocurrency platform, Easy Crypto, has announced the appointment of Khoa Dang (Mitchell) Pham to its board. For over two decades, Mitchell has worked to create a more equitable, sustainable and prosperous future through tech for good. He was ... More >>
Skool Loop Says Cyclone Gabrielle Highlights The Importance Of Effective Communication Around Emergencies
Monday, 20 February 2023, 6:58 am | Launch PR
Locally developed school communication app Skool Loop is calling on NZ schools to invest in tech that enables better communication in a crisis situation. Its App , which allows schools to centralise communication in one place, has seen over 500 More >>
New Survey Suggests ‘Crypto Winter’ Hasn't Negatively Affected Investor Sentiment
Tuesday, 29 November 2022, 7:21 pm | Easy Crypto
Kiwi cryptocurrency platform, Easy Crypto, has released insights from a survey it conducted of 1,000 local Cryptocurrency (Crypto) investors - and the results reveal buoyant investor sentiment, even against a backdrop of what market analysts have ... More >>
Technology Acquisition Company Intends To List On NZX
Thursday, 24 November 2022, 12:25 pm | Blackpearl Group
Blackpearl Group (BPG) a technology acquisition company intends to list on the NZX. Blackpearl Group is a technology company that builds, acquires, and markets data-driven cloud services, consisting of a suite of productivity and demand generation applications ... More >>
Easy Crypto Selects Stripe To Power Payments
Wednesday, 20 July 2022, 3:22 pm | Easy Crypto
Stripe, a financial infrastructure platform for businesses, today announced that the leading cryptocurrency exchange Easy Crypto has selected Stripe to power payments for its account holders. The New Zealand-based exchange was founded in 2017 with ... More >>
Alimetry Raises $16.3 Million To Launch Wearable Diagnostic Device For The Gut
Wednesday, 2 March 2022, 12:47 pm | Alimetry Ltd
Alimetry, a digital healthcare and medical device start-up, announced today it has closed a NZ$16.3 Million financing round led by New Zealand largest venture capital investor Movac. Existing investor partners IP Group, Matū Karihi, and UniServices ... More >>
Crypto Comes Of Age – Survey Suggests Cryptocurrency Nearly As Popular As Investment Property With Kiwi Investors
Wednesday, 2 March 2022, 11:56 am | Easy Crypto
Kiwi cryptocurrency platform, Easy Crypto, has today released insights from a survey it conducted of 1,000 New Zealanders, analysing evolving attitudes towards the burgeoning investment category. The survey highlights cryptocurrency’s rapid ascent to becoming ... More >>
Institutional Funds Accelerate Growth Of NZ Cryptocurrency Firm
Wednesday, 6 October 2021, 11:59 am | Easy Crypto
New Zealand firm Easy Crypto announced today it has closed a $17m funding round, led by sovereign-backed Nuance Connected Capital. This Series A is understood to be the largest first funding round completed by any New Zealand firm, with no prior ... More >>
