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HSBC Australia to block all payments to crypto exchanges, citing scams
25.7.2024
At least six big Australian banks have taken such action now — a trend one industry executive says is stripping Aussies of their “financial rights” to participate in the digital economy
Crypto Biz: Elon Musk’s X targets financial services, PacWest emergency rescue and more
28.7.2023
This week’s Crypto Biz explores Elon Musk’s plans for X, the Italian central bank’s take on DeFi, PacWest’s merger with Banc of California and more
Binance Halts Deposits and Possibly Withdrawals for Aussie Users After Being Cut Off by Australian Payment Service Provider
19.5.2023
Binance Australia said on May 18 that it is “unable to facilitate PayID AUD deposits for Binance users” due to a third-party payment service provider’s decision to discontinue support for the crypto exchange. Binance Australia said while it works to find an alternative, users...
Commonwealth Bank to enable crypto trading for 6.5M Aussies, 'other banks will follow'
3.11.2021
The CBA stated that it will support 10 crypto assets in its banking app, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin
Australian Bitcoin Trader Sues Banks for Systematic Discrimination
19.1.2021
An Australian bitcoin trader has filed a lawsuit against two of the country’s biggest commercial banks, accusing them of systematic discrimination when they closed his accounts on short notice. Allan Flynn is demanding compensation of AU$250,000 ($193,000) from ANZ and Westpac banks...
Three of Australia's "big four" banks bring bank guarantees on blockchain
1.9.2020
Blockchain tech could purportedly reduce the timeline of bank guarantees processes by days
Australia Probes Big Four Bank Accused of 23 Million Money Laundering Breaches
18.12.2019
With stricter new regulations on the horizon for the crypto space around the world, Australians have found that it’s actually their traditional financial institutions that have been breaching well-established anti-money laundering rules and other industry standards this year. Westpac, one...