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Aussie cyber spies to control critical infrastructure during ransomware attacks
20.10.2021
The new bill, if passed, will allow cyber warfare operatives to take over control of critical infrastructure under attack
Report: Indonesia leads global surge in interest in crypto
18.10.2021
Indonesia saw a massive 1,772% increase in the number of people engaging with articles about crypto, a new survey claims
New BetaShares ETF to track Coinbase, Riot and MicroStrategy
13.10.2021
The fund will trade on ASX and aims to provide a level of crypto exposure to institutional investors
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
Millions of Wix Merchants Can Now Accept 12 Different Cryptocurrencies
12.10.2021
On Tuesday, the Atlanta-based cryptocurrency payments company Bitpay announced the Israeli software company Wix has enabled its Software as a service (SaaS) e-commerce product to accept crypto-asset payments. The integration will allow Wix merchants to accept 12 different cryptocurrencies such...
Aussie Senator Says Crypto, Blockchain Legislation May Be Passed Next Year
1.10.2021
andrewbragg.com/post/address-to-blockchain-australia-2021">Bragg said in his address to the participants of the NFT Fest event backed by Blockchain Australia. He added:"We cannot continue the cycle o
Singapore finance authority grants licenses to Independent Reserve and DBS
1.10.2021
DBSV and Independent Reserve previously received MAS’ in-principle approvals to provide digital payment token services
Average Aussie crypto portfolio grew 258% in FY 20-21, survey reveals
25.9.2021
Older Australian crypto investors outweigh the new generation in initial investment, but the younger crowd is more active in daily trading
Crypto Exchange Binance Ceases Derivatives Trading in Australia
22.9.2021
Amid regulatory scrutiny worldwide, global cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced that it will cease offering futures, options, and leveraged tokens to Australian users in 90 days. Changes Coming to Binance Australia Cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced some changes to its offerings...
Binance to cease crypto futures and options in Australia
21.9.2021
Binance users in Australia have 90 days to close their positions for futures, options and leveraged tokens
There's a Bitcoin boom among Baby Boomers reports BTC Markets
16.9.2021
Crypto asset investing has become more popular with Aussie boomers according to the country’s largest exchange
Zip eyes millennials with planned launch of crypto trading in the US next year
14.9.2021
Aussie "buy now, pay later" fintech found that BNPL users are 67% more likely to trade crypto than non-users
Aussie Banks Reject Crypto Industry’s 'Bullying' Allegations
10.9.2021
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Kraken Australia CEO talks the August market report and BTC price slump
8.9.2021
“We always see corrections when we get to all-time highs. I think it's a natural part of the cycle,” said Kraken Australia CEO Jonathan Miller
BTC Markets taps licensed neobank Volt for integrated banking features
6.9.2021
Fintech companies see an opportunity in the negligence and reluctance of traditional banks toward the cryptocurrency ecosystem
Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, and South Africa to Trial Cross-Border Digital Currency Payments
3.9.2021
The central banks of Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Republic of South Africa have set out to test the use of state-issued digital currencies in cross-border payments. The trial, led by the Bank for International Settlements, aims to establish whether they can simplify transactions and make...
17% of Australians now own crypto, totaling $8B between them: Survey
3.9.2021
Bitcoin remains the most popular cryptocurrency in Australia, with 9% of Aussies currently hodling it
Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and South Africa launch joint CBDC pilot
2.9.2021
The joint initiative will prototype shared DLT platforms enabling institutions to settle cross-border transactions using central bank-issued digital currencies
MUFG boosts its crypto exposure following $41M Zipmex funding round
31.8.2021
Thailand's Bank of Ayudhya, where MUFG holds a 76.9% stake, has participated in a $41 million raise for Asia-Pacific-focused crypto trading platform Zipmex
Travel Rule Implementation Still Far Off Due to Tech Limitations, Australian Regulator Reports
30.8.2021
The Australian Department of Home Affairs stated that the country lacked the technical capabilities to implement a system that complies with the travel rule proposed for cryptocurrencies. The Department concluded this in an appearance before the Senate in Australia last Friday. However,...