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IBM and Australian Stock Market’s Blockchain Projects Failed, a Blow to Private Ledgers
30.11.2022
Loot Boxes Would Be For Adults Only If Australian Bill Passes
29.11.2022
Following the example set by governments in places like Belgium and the Netherlands, an Australian politician has put forward a bill that would, if passed into law, massively restrict the use of loot boxes in video games aimed at children.Read more
Block Earner CEO calls for licensing clarity after being sued for crypto products
24.11.2022
Block Earner CEO Charlie Karaboga said it was a “disappointing outcome” given it had spent “considerable resources” to adhere to existing guidelines
Australian firm raises $28M to expand Bitcoin mining capabilities
17.11.2022
The Sydney-based Arkon Energy secured $28 million in a recent funding round to expand its renewable energy Bitcoin mining operations despite the volatile market
Australian Securities Exchange Cancels Blockchain-Based Clearing System at $168M Cost
17.11.2022
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has cancelled its much-delayed blockchain replacement to its aged Clearing House Electronic Subregister System (CHESS)
Australia Suspends Financial Services License of Local FTX Entity
17.11.2022
Australia’s securities regulator has suspended the license of the Australian unit of the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX until mid-May. According to an issued statement, the platform will be allowed to provide limited financial services until Dec. 19 in order to terminate existing derivatives....
Aussie treasurer promises crypto regulation next year amid FTX debacle
17.11.2022
A spokesperson for Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers said they are closely monitoring the fallout from FTX's collapse
Aussie stock exchange abandons blockchain plans, leaving $170M hole
17.11.2022
The blockchain-backed upgrade in the works for nearly five years has potentially cost Australia’s primary exchange over $170 million
FTX Australia's license suspended as 30K Aussies left in the lurch
16.11.2022
Three members of a Sydney-based investment and advisory firm are assigned to help Australians impacted by the suspension of the local entity of Sam Bankman-Fried’s former crypto empire
Binocs launches Australian Crypto exchanges app
10.11.2022
While cryptocurrency market surges are seen in Australian crypto investors and traders, the Australian Tax Office(ATO) has imposed a few rules and regulations concerning the taxation of crypto exchanges. Although the crypto gains are subject to Capital Gains Tax, the income is considered among...
ASIC's Longo pledges action against certain ‘high-risk’ crypto products
3.11.2022
The chair of Australia’s market regulator has warned that “action will be taken” on financial product issuers who promote risky products to a wide consumer base
Aussie federal budget reaffirms BTC won’t be treated as foreign currency
27.10.2022
The new federal budget states that Bitcoin will fall under the “current tax treatment of digital currencies, including the capital gains tax treatment, where they are held as an investment.”
Australian Markets Regulator Sues Promoter of Crypto Token Qoin
25.10.2022
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has sued the promoters of the crypto asset Qoin for allegedly running misleading advertisements
ASIC fires industry warning shot as it sues BPS Financial over crypto promo
25.10.2022
The Australian securities regulator is pursuing BPS Financial Pty Ltd for allegedly making false and misleading representations, and engaging in unlicensed conduct
Criminal use of crypto an ‘emerging threat’ — Australian police
25.10.2022
Law enforcement will need to “continually evolve” in order to keep pace with criminals, Australia’s federal police said
Collapsed Australian Crypto Exchange ACX Allegedly Used Customer Funds To Run Business
21.10.2022
An Australian court has heard that Australian cryptocurrency exchange ACX that collapsed last year used customer deposits to fund another part of its business instead of keeping the funds on reserve
Investor Richard Mills Says Economy Is Rushing Into a ‘US Dollar Crisis of Epic Proportions’
20.10.2022
While the U.S. dollar has been extremely robust in recent times, compared to a myriad of fiat currencies worldwide, a number of analysts and economists think the greenback will eventually falter in an inconceivable manner. The owner of aheadoftheherd.com, Richard Mills, published a comprehensive...
Australian Regulator Suspends Holon's Crypto Funds Managed by Gemini
17.10.2022
The Australian security regulator has suspended Sydney-based Asset manager Holon Investments from offering or distributing three crypto funds to retail investors for 21 days
Three Aussie crypto funds halted as regulator cites non-compliance
17.10.2022
Three funds tracking Bitcoin, Ethereum, and FileCoin have been issued interim stop orders by Australia’s market regulator due to "non-compliant" target market determinations
USD Index Starts Inching Toward Highs Again, Société Générale Economists Say Rebound Towards 114.8 Peak ‘Is Not Ruled Out’
9.10.2022
In 2022, the U.S. dollar has been very strong, despite the global economy’s downturn and the rising inflation worldwide. 12 days ago, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) rallied to a high of 114.8 and since then, the index has pulled pack and a recent analysis from economists at Société...