Australia

Australia

Commonwealth Bank Seeks Leading Blockchain Role with Sydney Conference

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia will host a two-day blockchain conference in Sydney next month in an attempt to explore the technology's potential.

Business  ·  19 November 2015
Australia

Australian Securities Exchange ‘Considering’ Blockchain Technology

The Australian Securities Exchange is considering replacing its current clearing and settlement system with blockchain technology, reports claim.

Markets  ·  26 October 2015
Regulation

Australian Government to Review Bitcoin Regulation Powers

The Australian government is set to look at how the country's central bank and securities regulator oversee bitcoin activities.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 October 2015
Australia

Banks Investigated for Closure of Bitcoin Company Accounts

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is investigating the actions of some banks for closing accounts of various bitcoin businesses.

Business  ·  19 October 2015
Regulation

Bitcoin in the Headlines: 21 Shocks With Bitcoin Computer Debut

21 Inc grabbed the lion's share of headlines and blog posts this week with an ambitious new product launch.

Markets  ·  25 September 2015
Regulation

Australian Bank Bitcoin Crackdown Could Fuel Startup Flight

A bitcoin business in Australia is eyeing banking opportunities abroad following a perceived crackdown from banks in the country.

Business  ·  22 September 2015
Regulation

ASIC Chairman: Blockchain Technology Has Potential to Change Finance

The chairman of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission has said blockchain technology has the potential to change the financial market.

Markets  ·  18 September 2015
Australia

Westpac CEO: It’s Too Soon to Panic About Bitcoin

The CEO of Westpac Group, one of Australia's 'Big Four' banks, has claimed it is "too soon" to panic about bitcoin.

Business  ·  8 September 2015
Regulation

Bitcoin Group Makes Third Attempt to IPO in Australia

Bitcoin Group is to make its third attempt to IPO this November, following two stop orders from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 September 2015
Regulation

What the New Australian Senate Report Means for Bitcoin

The release of the Senate Economics References Committee Report on Digital Currencies marks the start of the next phase for bitcoin in Australia.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 August 2015
Australia

Australian Senate Committee Seeks to Overturn Bitcoin Tax Ruling

The way in which digital currency transactions are taxed should be reviewed, according to the Australian Senate Economics References Committee.

Markets  ·  4 August 2015
Regulation

Australian Securities Regulator Puts Brakes on Bitcoin IPO

An Australian cryptocurrency firm is facing fresh delays on its road to debuting on the Australian Securities Exchange.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 July 2015
Australia

Deloitte Backs Bitcoin Accounting Standards Effort in Australia

Professional services company Deloitte has partnered with an Australian digital currency trade group to develop new accounting standards.

Business  ·  20 July 2015
Australia

BitMoby’s Bitcoin Top-Up Service Wins IT Award

International bitcoin mobile phone top-up service BitMoby has won two prizes at the technology-focused iAwards in Australia.

Business  ·  26 June 2015
Crime

Australian Firm Faces Harassment After Paying Bitcoin Ransom

An executive in Australia has been reportedly victimized by online hackers after the company they work for was pressured into paying a bitcoin ransom.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 June 2015