Australia

Australia

Stock Transfer Firm, Blockchain Startup Partner to Build Securities Registry

Australian stock transfer company Computershare is working with a UK-based blockchain startup to create securities registries using the technology.

Business  ·  28 April 2016
Australia

Australian Regulator: Too Early to Investigate Troubled Bitcoin Firm Igot

Australia’s securities regulator has suggested it cannot yet intervene in a dispute involving bitcoin service Igot and unhappy customers.

Business  ·  12 April 2016
Australia

ASX Affirms Blockchain Support Following CEO Departure

ASX remains committed to its plans for potential blockchain integration even after the man who helped lead the project resigned.

Business  ·  23 March 2016
Australia

Doubt Cast on ASX Blockchain Trial as CEO Resigns

The ASX CEO who championed the company’s adoption of blockchain tech has resigned, prompting questions about its blockchain work.

Markets  ·  22 March 2016
Regulation

Australian Government Seeks End to Double Taxation of Bitcoin

The Australian government announced its commitment today to seek a legislative solution to tax questions surrounding bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 March 2016
Australia

Australian Delivery Service Exploring Blockchain Identity Solutions

Australian delivery company Australia Post is looking into possible blockchain technology applications for storing identity information.

Business  ·  16 March 2016
Australia

Why Bitcoin Startups Have the Right to Innovate

A top Australian blockchain lawyer speaks out against what he feels are actions by local banks and governments that restrict FinTech competition.

Markets  ·  6 March 2016
Regulation

ASIC Chief: Blockchain Will Have ‘Profound Implications’ for Regulators

The head of Australia’s top securities watchdog said earlier this month that blockchain technology will have “profound implications”.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 February 2016
Australia

New Australian Political Party Seeks to Popularize Blockchain Voting

A new Australian political party has proposed the introduction of a blockchain-based voting system that would govern actions of lawmakers.

Markets  ·  17 February 2016
Regulation

Australian Regulator: Banks Didn’t Collude Over Bitcoin Account Closures

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has said that Australian banks did not collude in blocking services for bitcoin firms.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 February 2016
Australia

How Blockchain Tech is About to Transform Sharemarket Trading

How the Australian Securities Exchange's investment in blockchain startup Digital Asset Holdings could influence the company's offerings.

Markets  ·  7 February 2016
Australia

Government Investigation of Alleged Bitcoin Creator Craig Wright Intensifies

Australian tax authorities are reportedly beefing up their investigation of Craig Wright, who last year was alleged to be bitcoin’s creator.

Markets  ·  20 January 2016
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Group Cleared to List on Australian Securities Exchange

Australian bitcoin mining firm Bitcoin Group is expected to make its long-awaited debut on the Australian Securities Exchange next month.

Tech  ·  13 January 2016
Regulation

Australian Central Bank Chief: Questions About Blockchain Remain

Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia Glenn Stevens has issued new comments on blockchain technology.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 December 2015
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Miner Faces New Pressure from Australian Regulator

Australian bitcoin firm Bitcoin Group is hiring a bitcoin expert after the country's top regulator raised concerns about its forthcoming IPO.

Business  ·  23 November 2015