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Australian Senator says DeFi is 'not going away any time soon'
22.11.2021
The Liberal Party Senator commented that DeFi “presents huge opportunities” for Australia to cement its place as a “front-runner for innovation.”
Major Australian Baseball League Team Perth Heat to Pay Players in Bitcoin and Hold BTC on Balance Sheet
19.11.2021
One of the most successful baseball teams in Australia, the Perth Heat, is adopting the bitcoin standard. The team will pay players and staff in bitcoin, accept the cryptocurrency for payments, and hold bitcoin on its balance sheet. The Perth Heat Will Operate on Bitcoin Standard The Perth Heat,...
Australian baseball club Perth Heat to pay athletes in Bitcoin
17.11.2021
Perth Heat will use the Bitcoin Lightning Network to make payments to professional baseball players and staff
Burger King gives away free crypto, bulls predict $98K BTC in November and Australian mega bank offers crypto trading services: Hodler’s Digest, Oct. 31-Nov. 5
5.11.2021
Australian Crypto-Focused ETF Hits Record, Spot-Based BTC, ETH ETFs Expected
5.11.2021
The first crypto industry-focused exchange traded fund (ETF) in Australia was launched on Thursday this week, and within 15 minutes of trading a new record in trading volumes on the Australian stock market was smashed. Meanwhile, new regulations have opened the door for spot-based bitcoin (BTC)...
BetaShares crypto company ETF smashes Australian records on opening day
5.11.2021
The CRYP fund was marketed as an opportunity for stock market investors to dip their toes into crypto
Blockchain forensics firm Chainalysis opens Australian office
3.11.2021
Chainalysis aims to aid crypto and blockchain's already impressive growth in Southern Asia and Oceania
Another Major Bank to Begin Offering Bitcoin, Ether & Altcoin Services
3.11.2021
Another major bank in the Asia-Pacific area has taken the crypto plunge, with Australia’s Commonwealth Bank (CBA) stating that it will become the first mainstream financial provider in the nation to allow its customers to buy, sell and hold cryptoassets such as bitcoin (BTC) and ethereum (ETH)...
Crypto founders top young Australian rich list
2.11.2021
Seven of Australia's 87 richest entrepreneurs aged 40 and under are crypto founders, according to the Australian Financial Review
Australian Police Confiscate Cryptocurrency Worth $1 Million With Help From FBI
30.10.2021
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has confirmed that the Supreme Court of New South Wales has ordered the forfeiture of cryptocurrency belonging to a convicted hacker. “The amount of cryptocurrency forfeited, more than $1.2 million, is the largest Commonwealth forfeiture...
Australian Regulator Gives Thumbs Up to Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs
29.10.2021
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has released a set of guidelines for crypto-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in Australia, which could mean Australians will be able to trade bitcoin (BTC) and ethereum (ETH) ETFs in the coming months.
The new guidelines from...
Australian securities regulator issues guidelines for crypto ETPs
29.10.2021
The Australian securities regulator decided not to require crypto ETF providers to hold domestic crypto custody
Australian Dollar Rises While Energy Prices Keep Soaring
27.10.2021
The AUD witnessed a slight surge after the Australian CPI numbers were released recently. Q3 headline inflation arrived with 0.8% q/q versus the forecast of 0.8%. Meanwhile, the annual headline rate reached 3.0% in y/y against the expected 3.1%. The former reached 0.7% q/q instead of 0.5% with...
‘Exiting Times’ as Australian Managers Ready ‘Inevitable’ Bitcoin ETF Offerings
27.10.2021
Australian funds are ready to pile aboard the international bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) bandwagon – and could have their products ready for the market as early as the middle of 2022, provided regulators decide to play ball....
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Australian Senators pushing for country to become the next crypto hub
23.10.2021
The Australian Senate Committee delivered a report calling for a complete overhaul of crypto legislation and licensing in the country
Australia Needs Regulations to Facilitate Crypto Business, Senate Committee Reports
21.10.2021
A Senate committee in Australia has made a number of proposals to address the lack of proper regulations for the cryptocurrency space. The lawmakers believe the country needs new rules for its fintech and digital asset industries to be able to compete with jurisdictions that are already attracting...
Australian Creative Agency Accepts Cryptocurrency
18.10.2021
Born Bred, the influencer marketing and creative agency of New Zealand and Australia, has decided to accept cryptocurrency as payment for its services. According to the latest announcement, Born Bred is ready to accept almost all major cryptocurrencies as modes of payment. The agency will now allow...
New Australian ransomware plan allows for seizure of crypto
13.10.2021
Australian authorities will be able to seize or freeze cryptocurrencies linked to cybercrime under new legislation
AUD/USD, China, Australian Dollar, Risk Trends: Talking Points
4.10.2021
With Asia-Pacific sectors set for a peaceful session, investors tidy up for a hectic one. The Chinese markets are set to close the equity and bond operations amid a week-long holiday. Meanwhile, AUD/USD aims to continue its late-week rebound after setting a new low. Another surprising news came...
Senator Bragg tells NFT Fest new Australian crypto legislation likely in 2022
1.10.2021
Talking about a digital asset plan being cooked up by a Senate inquiry, Senator Andrew Bragg said, “We will want the major parties, including my party, to adopt these policies as part of their election manifestos.”