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Australian Dollar Stayed Low Despite Concern Over Omicron
1.12.2021
On Wednesday, Yen stayed firm in the volatile market condition. At the same time, the risk-sensitive Australian dollar fell to a one-year low as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled a speedier reduction of stimulus despite the dangers associated with the Omicron COVID-19 variation....
US Bitcoin ETF favors Australian approval, but Aussies need to go further
28.11.2021
If Australia can embrace the crypto asset class, it could very realistically see an injection of new capital into its markets and the broader economy
Australian Tax Office says it can't rely on crypto users' own records
26.11.2021
“Our main concern is that many taxpayers believe their cryptocurrency gains are tax-free or only taxable when the holdings are cashed back into Australian dollars,” said the ATO commissioner
Crypto Is Driven by Extraordinary Consumer and Investor Demand, Says Australian Regulator
24.11.2021
The chairman of Australia’s Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) says crypto is “being driven by extraordinary consumer and investor demand,” noting that “The implications for consumers are potentially huge.” The securities regulator is currently working...
Australian Senator: We Need to Acknowledge Crypto Is Not a Fad, Defi Presents Huge Opportunities
23.11.2021
Australian Senator Jane Hume says we need to acknowledge that cryptocurrency is not a fad, adding that there are huge opportunities in decentralized finance (defi). “We should tread cautiously, but not fearfully,” she said, emphasizing that “Australia mustn’t be left...
Proposed tightening of Australian crypto regulations could stifle competition: Kraken
23.11.2021
Kraken Australia’s Managing Director is concerned that a proposed new licensing regime for crypto exchanges could collapse the vibrancy of the industry down under
Australian Senator says DeFi is 'not going away any time soon'
22.11.2021
The Liberal Party Senator commented that DeFi “presents huge opportunities” for Australia to cement its place as a “front-runner for innovation.”
Major Australian Baseball League Team Perth Heat to Pay Players in Bitcoin and Hold BTC on Balance Sheet
19.11.2021
One of the most successful baseball teams in Australia, the Perth Heat, is adopting the bitcoin standard. The team will pay players and staff in bitcoin, accept the cryptocurrency for payments, and hold bitcoin on its balance sheet. The Perth Heat Will Operate on Bitcoin Standard The Perth Heat,...
Australian baseball club Perth Heat to pay athletes in Bitcoin
17.11.2021
Perth Heat will use the Bitcoin Lightning Network to make payments to professional baseball players and staff
Burger King gives away free crypto, bulls predict $98K BTC in November and Australian mega bank offers crypto trading services: Hodler’s Digest, Oct. 31-Nov. 5
5.11.2021
Australian Crypto-Focused ETF Hits Record, Spot-Based BTC, ETH ETFs Expected
5.11.2021
The first crypto industry-focused exchange traded fund (ETF) in Australia was launched on Thursday this week, and within 15 minutes of trading a new record in trading volumes on the Australian stock market was smashed. Meanwhile, new regulations have opened the door for spot-based bitcoin (BTC)...
BetaShares crypto company ETF smashes Australian records on opening day
5.11.2021
The CRYP fund was marketed as an opportunity for stock market investors to dip their toes into crypto
Blockchain forensics firm Chainalysis opens Australian office
3.11.2021
Chainalysis aims to aid crypto and blockchain's already impressive growth in Southern Asia and Oceania
Another Major Bank to Begin Offering Bitcoin, Ether & Altcoin Services
3.11.2021
Another major bank in the Asia-Pacific area has taken the crypto plunge, with Australia’s Commonwealth Bank (CBA) stating that it will become the first mainstream financial provider in the nation to allow its customers to buy, sell and hold cryptoassets such as bitcoin (BTC) and ethereum (ETH)...
Crypto founders top young Australian rich list
2.11.2021
Seven of Australia's 87 richest entrepreneurs aged 40 and under are crypto founders, according to the Australian Financial Review
Australian Police Confiscate Cryptocurrency Worth $1 Million With Help From FBI
30.10.2021
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has confirmed that the Supreme Court of New South Wales has ordered the forfeiture of cryptocurrency belonging to a convicted hacker. “The amount of cryptocurrency forfeited, more than $1.2 million, is the largest Commonwealth forfeiture...
Australian Regulator Gives Thumbs Up to Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs
29.10.2021
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has released a set of guidelines for crypto-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in Australia, which could mean Australians will be able to trade bitcoin (BTC) and ethereum (ETH) ETFs in the coming months.
The new guidelines from...
Australian securities regulator issues guidelines for crypto ETPs
29.10.2021
The Australian securities regulator decided not to require crypto ETF providers to hold domestic crypto custody
Australian Dollar Rises While Energy Prices Keep Soaring
27.10.2021
The AUD witnessed a slight surge after the Australian CPI numbers were released recently. Q3 headline inflation arrived with 0.8% q/q versus the forecast of 0.8%. Meanwhile, the annual headline rate reached 3.0% in y/y against the expected 3.1%. The former reached 0.7% q/q instead of 0.5% with...
‘Exiting Times’ as Australian Managers Ready ‘Inevitable’ Bitcoin ETF Offerings
27.10.2021
Australian funds are ready to pile aboard the international bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) bandwagon – and could have their products ready for the market as early as the middle of 2022, provided regulators decide to play ball....
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