Australia

CoinFlash

Australian Bitcoin Trader Takes Banks to Tribunal After Sudden Account Closures

The trader operating a registered digital currency exchange, says he is unable to continue operating without banking services.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 January 2021
Crime

Largest Dark Web Market Taken Offline as Alleged Operator Arrested in Germany

The DarkMarket site was thought to be the world's largest illegal online marketplace.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 January 2021
Bitcoin

More Aussies Back Bitcoin, the Underdog

Aussie resilience (and bitcoin) binds us together during times of fear, uncertainty and doubt, says the head of a local exchange.

People  ·  2 January 2021
Crime

Bitcoin Scam Using Unauthorized Celebrity Images in Ads Traced to Moscow: Report

A Guardian Australia investigation traced the source of a major crypto scam using Google ads to addresses in Moscow.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 December 2020
Australia

Binance, OKEx Payments Partner Banxa Set to Make Milestone Stock Exchange Listing

The crypto payments infrastructure provider is set to list on a Canadian stock exchange in what's being claimed as a world first.

Business  ·  14 December 2020
Regulation

Crypto.com Secures Australian Financial Service License

Crypto.com has secured an Australian Financial Service License through its acquisition of The Card Group.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 December 2020
Exchanges

Australian Crypto Exchange Exposes Personal Data of 270K Users

BTC Markets, one of Australia's biggest cryptocurrency exchanges, has accidentally exposed users' data, raising the risk of phishing attacks.

Business  ·  2 December 2020
Australia

Australia and Singapore to Trial ‘Paperless’ Trade Using Blockchain Technology

Australia's border agency will trial blockchain solutions aimed at simplifying cross-border trade with Singapore.

Business  ·  25 November 2020
Bitcoin

Australian Investment Group With Billions in AUM Starts Investing in Bitcoin Futures

A Pendal Group executive likened bitcoin to a "cockroach" with financial staying power.

Business  ·  24 November 2020
IPOs

Aquaculture Firm Completes Australia’s First IPO Raise Using Cryptocurrency

Almost 90% of West Coast Aquaculture's $3.6 million capital raise was via the stablecoin tether.

Business  ·  23 November 2020
CoinFlash

Alleged Promoter of BitConnect Crypto Scam Charged in Australia

The accused faces a lengthy prison sentence if convicted.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 November 2020
Australia

Australian Senator Touts Blockchain Tech for ‘One-Touch’ Government

An Australian senator has come out as a big fan of blockchain, saying the technology could help facilitate government processes, tighten financial regulation and more.

News  ·  4 November 2020
Australia

Blockchain-Based Trading System Steps Closer to ASX Access

The National Stock Exchange of Australia is now in talks with Australia's securities regulator to finalize access for its DLT system to ASX Clear, it said.

Business  ·  20 October 2020
CoinFlash

Australia to Spend $575M on Tech Including Blockchain to Boost Pandemic Recovery

The investment comes as Australia attempts to make a recovery from the recession brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 October 2020
CoinFlash

Ex-Employee at Australian Science Agency Avoids Prison After Mining Crypto on Supercomputers

A former contractor for Australian science agency CSIRO was found to have mined around $7,000 in cryptocurrency.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 September 2020