This New Zealand Artist Sees the Blockchain Differently
Simon Denny, an artist from New Zealand, is taking blockchain technology to a different level with his geeky art being displayed at the Petzel Gallery in New York City on September 8- October 22. Denny’s art exhibit features distributed ledger technology, the Risk board game, and Pokémon. Blockchains, Risk, Pokémon & Blythe Masters. It may seem....
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Virtual currency and blockchain technology are expanding, but they remain elusive subjects to much of the public at large. When new concepts emerge, it isn’t unusual for artists to find ways to help people conceptualize them. The fact that modern artists are exploring blockchain signifies the level of cultural significance it has achieved. Galleries Present Blockchain. Petzel Gallery in New York City is presenting an exhibition of works by Berlin-based New Zealand artist Simon Denny entitled, “Blockchain Future States,” running from Sept. 8 through Oct. 22. A similar exhibition,....
After the demise of one of its flagship exchanges, New Zealand has this week welcomed the launch of a new service, BitPrime. The move comes just six weeks after bitNZ, an exchange operating in New Zealand since 2011, was forced to close after its bank refused to serve it any longer. “Bitcoin is a fairly new concept for most people, so we want to make it an accessible form of investment for everyday New Zealanders,” BitPrime CEO Geoffery Palmer said in an accompanying press release Tuesday. “With interest rates being so low investors are looking for better returns in different asset....
Binance has officially launched a cryptocurrency exchange in New Zealand after successfully registering with the country’s financial regulator. “We see significant value in having a serious New Zealand presence,” said Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ).
Binance Launches Crypto Trading Platform in New Zealand
Global crypto exchange Binance announced Friday that it has successfully registered as a financial service provider with the New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). The crypto exchange also announced the official launch of....
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) of New Zealand has requested that crypto companies in the country hand over their customers’ personal details, cryptocurrency asset values as well as the type of asset held. According to a September 28 report by Radio New Zealand, the tax agency says it wants to improve its understanding of the digital asset industry “so we can work out how best to help taxpayers meet their income tax obligations.” New Zealand firms might not have legal grounds to refuse the request, says the report. In the island nation, virtual currencies are treated....
Extortion for Bitcoin has become more and more common within the United States, with families, businesses and even police departments under attack. Anywhere from a couple of bitcoins to one hundred or more are demanded. The problem has been domestic, but now other major Bitcoin markets like Australia and New Zealand are feeling the effects of those desperate enough for Bitcoin that they turn to a life of crime. A scourge of DOS attacks has hit the region, according to ZDNet. Extortion in Australia by an Unknown Group. The identity of the group or its participants is unknown at this time,....