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Massive Cyberattack on Australia Uses Cryptojacking Exploits
28.6.2020
A report from the Australian Cyber Security Centre highlights a vulnerability related to attacks using cryptojacking malware
Australia Post Now Lets Customers Buy Bitcoin at Over 3,500 Outlets
26.6.2020
The Australian postal service has confirmed that it's partnered with Bitcoin.com.au to let customers purchase cryptocurrencies at its stores across the country
Some Typography Links
25.6.2020
I just can’t stop opening excellent typography-related articles, which means I need to subject you to blog posts that round them up so I can clean up my open tabs.
Vistaserve is “a grass-roots web hosting initiative hailing from Thornbury, Australia. Inspired by the quirky web of...
Australians Can Now Pay for Bitcoin at 3,500 Australia Post Offices
25.6.2020
Australian residents can now pay for bitcoin at more than 3,500 national post offices. The new service launched by Bitcoin.com.au is aimed at promoting cryptocurrencies to mainstream audiences, alongside established businesses and organizations. On June 24, 2020, the firm Bitcoin.com.au announced...
Australians Can Now Pay for Bitcoin at the Post Office
25.6.2020
Australians can deposit money for a local Bitcoin exchange at the post office
Australian Watchdog Warns of Spike in Crypto Scams During Coronavirus Pandemic
24.6.2020
Australia’s Securities and Investment Commission says that between March and May, investment scams of all types rose by 20% as compared to the same period in 2019
Power Ledger’s Blockchain P2P Energy Trial ‘Technically Feasible,’ It Says in New Report
22.6.2020
A solar energy trading trial run by blockchain startup Power Ledger has found its initiative to be "technically feasible."
Australia’s DeFi Boom: Growing Excitement as New Projects Launch
19.6.2020
Australia is experiencing a DeFi boom, with leading derivatives project Synthetix joined by buzzy newcomers Thorchain, Ren and mSTABLE
Australian Beverage Giant Faces Monero Ransom Demand of Nearly $1M
18.6.2020
Ransomware gang REvil launched a second attack on an australian drink manufacturer
Blockchain P2P Energy Trading Proves Workable and Popular in Australian Test
18.6.2020
An Australian government-backed trial of P2P solar trading using blockchain found that the technology is popular and technically feasible
Kraken Launches Crypto Exchange Service in Australia
17.6.2020
One of the top U.S. exchanges, Kraken is extending its operations down under for crypto trading in AUD
From Australia to Norway, Contact Tracing Is Struggling to Meet Expectations
16.6.2020
The world is awash in COVID-19 contact tracing apps but few seem to be delivering on their promises
A Tumultuous Love Affair With a Bitcoin Millionaire Ends Bad
11.6.2020
An Australian court indicted to a 23-year-old woman with charges tied with her relationship with an unnamed Bitcoin millionaire
Over 2,000 Coca-Cola Machines Now Accept Bitcoin in Australia and New Zealand
9.6.2020
Over 2,000 Coca-Cola vending machines in Australia and New Zealand have started accepting bitcoin, thanks to an agreement between Coca-Cola Amatil and Centrapay. Coca-Cola Amatil is a major bottler and distributor in Asia Pacific, supporting 140 brands. Buy Coke With Bitcoin The bitcoin payment...
Coca-Cola Vending Machines in Australia & New Zealand Accept Bitcoin, Ether
9.6.2020
Coca-Cola and crypto fans in Australia and New Zealand can now enjoy both of those things at the same time. The US might come next.
One of the world's five major Coca-Cola bottlers, Coca-Cola Amatil and digital asset integrator Centrapay have partnered to allow all the drinkers of this popular...
Leading Australian Regulated Micro-Investing App Adds Bitcoin Option for Investors
28.5.2020
Popular demand for cryptocurrency has prompted Australia’s leading micro-investing platform Raiz (formerly Acorns) to add a bitcoin investment option. Individual investors can round up their spare change and regularly invest in a bitcoin investment portfolio. Leading Australian...
Australian University Launches Blockchain Postgraduate Program With IBM
26.5.2020
Australian research university RMIT announced two postgraduate programs in cybersecurity and blockchain
From Buenos Aires to Beirut – Covid-19 Excuse Restricts Millions of Citizens from Withdrawing Their Own Money
18.5.2020
The coronavirus and the government-induced lockdowns have wreaked havoc on the global economy and millions of people can’t access their own money. Reports from financial stricken areas like Venezuela, Argentina, and Lebanon show that citizens are being stopped from accessing their...
50-Year-Old Australian Woman Charged With Unlawfully Exchanging Over $3M in Bitcoin
15.5.2020
The woman is believed to be involved in a crypto money-laundering syndicate, according to a report
Australian Woman Arrested in 'Cash for Bitcoin' Money Laundering Sting
15.5.2020
Sydney police have arrested an Australian woman for allegedly running a crime syndicate using Bitcoin to launder $3.23 million since 2017