We've all seen the ransomware headlines - not a day goes by that a threat actor group doesn't post a cryptocurrency ransom following successful deployment of malware to a business' networks.But is the currency finally now mainstream? Recently CBA in Australia, started accepting and managing cryptocurrency (it struck strategic commercial relationships with regulated crypto exchanges and custodians).Visa is working through its Circle partnership to offer the currency, and Paypal is now live with Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, and Litecoin.Could we see regulators move to tighten the use and flow of the currency further?https://economictimes.indiatimes.c

A few years in the making, now Australia's Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) is live with Synfini - its distributed ledger technology (DLT) as-a-service platform.The premise is to offer multi-party services through the platform including automated consent management and data sovereignty with each party permissioned on the ledger according to specific security and privacy requirements.Could this regtech/ fintech innovation see more applications of distributed ledger technology and faster business workflows? Already KPMG is building onto the platform the NSW government building assurance solution (Broadridge)https://www.zdnet.com/article/asxs-blockchain-based-chess-replacement-pushed-to-april-2023/image credit : Hoyes

How can 3D spatial tech help architects create brilliant buildings?LARKI supplies exceptionally detailed 3D laser scans (LiDAR) and existing condition architectural models (BIM) via a fully online platform.  This accelerates architectural design and planning permissions and saves costs. Compared with traditional 2D surveys, 3D surveys are up to: 300,000x better resolution; 8x cheaper; and 700x faster to receive.Uniquely, LARKI aggregates 3D point clouds captured from 3D laser scanners on planes, cars, drones and tripods and then rapidly converts these to 3D architectural models and drawings. Architects get precise existing condition models downloaded in minutes.https://larki.com.au/Photo: Simon Cookes

Hotly debated in dedicated Facebook and Instagram groups, amongst self-appointed schooner carrying experts, the art of carrying 4-schooners has long been pursued by the small-handed living amongst us.Trays, they say, are simply not an option.Some chosen, prodigiously metacarpalled few enjoy this heady and rarified skill, alone.Until now.In a laudable effort to democratise the schooner carrying world, Ogilvy Sydney, in partnership with Merivale and Lion, has solved one of the truly significant problems in the world.Introducing the Super-schooner.A set of 4 schooner sized glasses that fit neatly together into one super schooner.You're welcome

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Compostable stretch kitchen wrap business Great Wrap has launched its Australian-made compostable catering wrap for businesses across the country. Made from food waste, Great Wrap initially launched a domestic Compostable Cling Wrap, but now provides a solution for commercial waste challenges that is suitable for restaurants, grocers, delis, bakers and more. The company also takes pre-orders for for pallet wrap.An easy solution for businesses to eliminate single-use plastics.https://www.innovationaus.com/great-wrap-launches-compostable-catering-wrap/?