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Blockchain Australia CEO calls for unified efforts to stamp out crypto scams
30.6.2023
Simon Callaghan said that efforts need to start on social media and telecommunication channels where most cryptocurrency scams originate
Australia Acts on De-Banking of Crypto Entities, Supports Policy Recommendations to Tackle Issue
28.6.2023
Australia's Treasury said on Wednesday it recognises the seriousness of de-banking and that it understands inaction could drive business underground after instances of banking partners cutting-off crypto platforms in the nation
Don’t follow the US: Blockchain Aus CEO hammers ‘regulation by enforcement’
26.6.2023
Blockchain Australia, the country’s peak crypto industry body has announced a new CEO who wants to speed up the crypto regulatory process
Australian Payment Provider Cuscal Imposes New Restrictions on Crypto; Industry Body Criticizes Move
20.6.2023
Payments provider Cuscal, through its partner Zepto, has brought new banking restrictions on cryptocurrency exchanges in Australia
Australia's Crypto Industry Body Denounces Recent Banking Restrictions
14.6.2023
Blockchain Australia said it wants to tackle the issue "head-on by using real data," after reports that banks in the country were blocking payments to crypto exchanges
Today in Crypto: Sentiment Recovers 90% of Funds from Hacker, Major Chinese State-owned Company Launching Two Crypto Funds, Australian Regulator Cancels Binance's Derivatives License
6.4.2023
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Today in Crypto: Wirex & Novatti to Issue Cards to Australians, 280 Networks & $25BN at Risk Due to a Vulnerability, China’s 'Surveillance Coins' vs US 'Freedom Coins'
14.3.2023
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BTC Markets becomes first Australian crypto firm to get a financial services license
21.6.2022
While the license isn’t currently needed for crypto companies in Australia, BTC Markets says it is preparing the exchange for upcoming regulations, which may help it gain other complementary certifications
RBA warns Aussies over punting on ‘fad driven’ cryptocurrencies
19.11.2021
The Reserve Bank of Australia has warned local investors that the speculative frenzy on crypto could soon dry up if policymakers and regulators step in
ANZ bank executive: The ‘weight of money’ means crypto can’t be ignored
5.11.2021
“When you look under the hood on that, we've concluded that this is a major protocol shift for financial market infrastructure,” said Nigel Dobson, ANZ’s Banking Services Portfolio Lead
ACX's parent company Blockchain Global collapses owing $15M
5.11.2021
Investors are worried the may not be able to recoup their funds from ACX, now that parent company Blockchain Global has entered voluntary administration
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
Blockchain Australia ousts retail merchant crypto project Qoin
24.2.2021
Blockchain Australia has terminated Qoin’s membership of the association amid allegations that the crypto project is a pyramid scheme
Australia’s Blockchain Ecosystem Needs More Support From Regulators, Says Industry Body
15.2.2021
Blockchain Australia CEO Steve Vallas believes the country is "well placed" when it comes to blockchain, but a bigger conversation is needed with financial regulators
Blockchain can combat Australia’s $1.7B food and wine fraud problem
4.9.2020
Food and wine fraud costs Australians $1.7 billion, but government and industry experts say blockchain could be the solution
IP Australia and National Rugby League Use Blockchain Against Fake Products
10.8.2020
The intellectual property rights issuer of Australia will use blockchain to help NRL fight the sale of counterfeit merchandise
Blockchain Is Part of Australia’s Cyber Security Solution, Say Experts
31.7.2020
Australian experts suggest blockchain is an integral part to protecting Australia’s business and government from cyber attacks
Community Asked for Input to Guide Australia's Blockchain Roadmap
10.7.2020
The Australian Government has reached out to the blockchain community to help identify opportunities for blockchain adoption in the supply chain and credentialing sectors
Blockchain Australia Seeks to Build Industry Confidence With New CEO
3.7.2020
Blockchain Australia has appointed a new CEO in an effort to improve blockchain awareness and application across Australia
Australian Securities Exchange Switch to Blockchain Delayed to 2022
1.7.2020
After stakeholders raised concerns about the Australian Securities Exchange’s blockchain infrastructure plan, it has been postponed until 2022