Australia


Policy

Bitcoin Scam Using Unauthorized Celebrity Images in Ads Traced to Moscow: Report

A Guardian Australia investigation traced the source of a major crypto scam using Google ads to addresses in Moscow.

Moscow, Russia

Finance

Binance, OKEx Payments Partner Banxa Set to Make Milestone Stock Exchange Listing

The crypto payments infrastructure provider is set to list on a Canadian stock exchange in what's being claimed as a world first.

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Policy

Crypto.com Secures Australian Financial Service License

Crypto.com has secured an Australian Financial Service License through its acquisition of The Card Group.

Sydney, Australia

Finance

Australian Crypto Exchange Exposes Personal Data of 270K Users

BTC Markets, one of Australia's biggest cryptocurrency exchanges, has accidentally exposed users' data, raising the risk of phishing attacks.

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Finance

Australia and Singapore to Trial 'Paperless' Trade Using Blockchain Technology

Australia's border agency will trial blockchain solutions aimed at simplifying cross-border trade with Singapore.

Australian Border Force

Finance

Australian Investment Group With Billions in AUM Starts Investing in Bitcoin Futures

A Pendal Group executive likened bitcoin to a "cockroach" with financial staying power.

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Finance

Aquaculture Firm Completes Australia's First IPO Raise Using Cryptocurrency

Almost 90% of West Coast Aquaculture's $3.6 million capital raise was via the stablecoin tether.

Sydney, Australia

Policy

Alleged Promoter of BitConnect Crypto Scam Charged in Australia

The accused faces a lengthy prison sentence if convicted.

Sydney, Australia

Markets

Australian Senator Touts Blockchain Tech for 'One-Touch' Government

An Australian senator has come out as a big fan of blockchain, saying the technology could help facilitate government processes, tighten financial regulation and more.

Andrew Bragg,
Senator for New South Wales, Australia

Finance

Blockchain-Based Trading System Steps Closer to ASX Access

The National Stock Exchange of Australia is now in talks with Australia's securities regulator to finalize access for its DLT system to ASX Clear, it said.

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