Australia

Australia

Australia’s Origin Energy to Trial Blockchain Power Trading

One of Australia's largest power providers is working with blockchain startup Power Ledger on a platform aimed to facilitate energy trading.

Business  ·  22 September 2017
Regulation

Australia Cites Blockchain In ‘Digital Economy’ Strategy Launch

Australia is plotting an ambitious new Digital Economy initiative and blockchain is part of the plan, a new paper reveals.

Business  ·  21 September 2017
Regulation

Australia’s Securities Watchdog Might Run Its Own Blockchain Nodes

Australia's securities markets regulator is weighing the use of blockchain as part of broader data strategy.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 September 2017
Regulation

Bitcoin ‘Double Taxation’ Relief Bill Introduced in Australia

Australia has introduced a new bill that, if passed, would end the country's bitcoin "double taxation" issue.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 September 2017
Australia

Take Two: Bitcoin Miner BTCS Announces New Merger Deal

BTCS, the publicly traded bitcoin miner, is moving toward a new merger, SEC filings reveal.

Business  ·  21 August 2017
Exchanges

Australia Weighs Jail Time for Cryptocurrency Exchange Offenders

New details have emerged about Australia's cryptocurrency exchange bill.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 August 2017
Exchanges

Australia Takes Aim at Cryptocurrencies With New Money Laundering Bill

Australia is moving to introduce a new bill that would extend the country's anti-money laundering laws to cover domestic cryptocurrency exchanges.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 August 2017
Regulation

Lawmakers Want to See Bitcoin Become an Official Currency in Australia

Two Australian lawmakers have formed a parliamentary group to push government to better accommodate cryptocurrency and blockchain.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 August 2017
Bitcoin

Public Company to Convert Bitcoin to Stock in First-of-Its-Kind Fundraise

Amid increasing interest in ICOs, the first-ever convertible bitcoin loan highlights another path for turning cryptocurrency into shares.

Business  ·  31 July 2017
Australia

Australian Bitcoin Exchange Raises $815k in Series A Funding

An Australian bitcoin exchange has reportedly raised $815k in Series A funding.

Business  ·  25 July 2017
Australia

Infosys EdgeVerve Expands Blockchain Integration to Sales Platform

A subsidiary of Indian IT giant Infosys is pushing ahead with its plans for blockchain in a bid to create new revenue streams.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 July 2017
Australia

IBM, Westpac and More Trial Blockchain for Bank Guarantees

A distributed ledger trial united IBM and two Australia-based banks in an effort to improve the commercial property leasing process.

Business  ·  10 July 2017
Regulation

What Monopoly? Blockchain Startup Setl Sets Sights Beyond Australia

Blockchain startup Setl opens up about its strategy for the Australian post-trade system, a market long dominated by a monopoly.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 July 2017
Regulation

ASIC on Blockchain: Australia’s Securities Watchdog ‘Unlikely’ to Regulate ICOs

In a new interview with CoinDesk, ASIC chairman Greg Medcraft opens up about how the regulator is observing blockchain innovation.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 June 2017
Regulation

Australian Politician Calls for Bitcoin Scrutiny in Fight Against Terrorism

A major Australian politician has called for increased scrutiny on bitcoin transactions as a means of combatting terrorism.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 June 2017