Australia
Gemini Bows with the Launch of Crypto Exchange in Australia
The Gemini cryptocurrency exchange announced Wednesday that it will officially open its doors to customers in Australia. The fifth international …
Commonwealth Bank Develops the Blockchain Market to Increase Biodiversity
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has jointly developed a blockchain market that, it says, could support sustainable development and reward …
Scammer Taunts Couple Who Lost Thousands in Bitcoin Fraud
An Australian couple lost over AU$20,000 (US$14,000) in a bitcoin scam, and were even taunted by the perpetrator over their …
IBM, Top Australian Banks to Pilot Blockchain for Retail Lease Bank Guarantees
A consortium of Australia-based financial services companies have teamed up with IBM and shopping center operator Scentre Group to launch …
‘Don’t Hold Your Breath:’ Australia’s Central Bank Chief Bearish On Libra
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Chief, Philip Lowe, declared himself to be profoundly skeptical on the impact of Facebook’s …
Australia to Crack Down on Crypto Tax Avoidance Schemes
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) may soon crack down on major tax avoidance schemes using cryptocurrencies. According to a report …
Australian Securities Watchdog Updates Guidance on ICOs and Crypto Assets
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has issued updated regulatory guidance for businesses involved with ICOs and crypto assets. …
Australian Government Employee Charged With Mining Crypto at Work
A 33-year-old Australian government employee has been charged after he was caught mining cryptocurrency at work. In a media release …
Zebpay Opens Crypto Exchange In Australi
Popular crypto exchange Zebpay has announced that it is going down under. The exchange announced in-country AUD support on Twitter …
ASX Is Letting Clients Test Its In-the-Works Blockchain Settlement System
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) is now allowing clients to test its in-development blockchain-based equities clearing and settlement system. Through …
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