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80% of Australians Know About Crypto but Only 1% Use It: Central Bank Study
20.3.2020
Fewert than 1 percent of surveyed Australians paid for consumer goods with cryptocurrency in 2019, according to a new study by the Reserve Bank of Australia
Blockchain for Australian Farmers: A Shield Against Worsening Climate
19.3.2020
The agricultural industry in Australia requires transformation and adjustment to the new technologies in order to survive the natural disasters
Bitcoin Price Correlates With Traditional Assets, but Not Entirely
14.3.2020
With Bitcoin losing nearly 40% of value, many question whether the flagship crypto asset is truly an independent class
Australian Tax Authorities Shed Light on Recent Crypto Investor Outreach
12.3.2020
An Australia Tax Office spokesperson told Cointelegraph the agency is offering taxpayers “the opportunity to fix any mistakes” they may have made in their reporting
Australian Tax Office to Warn Investors Over Crypto Misreporting
12.3.2020
The agency is set to issue warnings to hundreds of thousands of Asuralianin a clampdown on tax misreporting
Tax Office to Contact 350,000 Australians and Remind Them to Report All Crypto Profits
12.3.2020
Australian tax agents have set out to close a gap they say costs the state several billion dollars. Taxpayers who file various work-related claims and investment property deductions or declare income from sharing economy platforms such as Uber and Airbnb may be asked for explanations and receipts....
Australian Tax Watchdog Contacting Crypto Holders to ‘Remind Them’ to Pay Up
11.3.2020
Australian tax officials are reportedly making a concerted effort to remind thousands of crypto holders of their tax obligations
Regulatory Roundup: French Court Considers Bitcoin Money, Cryptocurrencies Legitimized in South Korea, Australia, India
10.3.2020
The cryptocurrency sector worldwide saw several historic regulatory events last week. In this roundup, we cover a landmark bitcoin ruling by a French court, South Korea’s first crypto bill, an Australian court’s ruling, Germany’s announcement, and a recent FATF meeting where more...
Bittrex Global Integrates Credit Card Support, Biteeu Launches in Aus
9.3.2020
Bittrex Global will roll out credit card support and referral program days after launching a partner exchange in Australia
Australia Crypto Merchant Trade Sets $74K Monthly Record With BCH Capturing 97%
5.3.2020
Cryptocurrency payments in Australia, which have been growing in volume in the past few years, have recently scored another record. Crypto-based merchant trade across the country reached almost $74,000 in February according to a new report. Bitcoin cash has by far the largest share in retail crypto...
Coronavirus Rate Cuts: Australia’s Central Bank Did It First
4.3.2020
The Reserve Bank of Australia announced it would be cutting the cash rate by 25 basis points to 0.50 percent, its lowest on record according to recent figures
Whistleblower Outs ‘Wolf of Kyiv’ for $70 Million Bitcoin Scam
2.3.2020
A whistleblower has revealed a $70 million Bitcoin scam targeting British and Australian investors through fake news stories on Facebook
Australian Judge Says Crypto Is a Legitimate Investment Vehicle
29.2.2020
A New South Wales court allows crypto exchange account usage as collateral against possible legal fees
Australian Court Accepts Cryptocurrency Exchange Account as Security for Legal Costs
28.2.2020
A court in Australia has agreed that a crypto exchange account can be used as security for potential legal expenses. Acknowledging the volatile nature of decentralized digital assets, the judge nevertheless conceded that cryptocurrency is a recognized form of investment in the current uncertain...
Australian Soccer Club Calls Off Purchase Deal With Controversial Crypto Company
26.2.2020
Perth glory FC owner Tony Sage reportedly called off the deal after a due diligence trip to London last week
Australian Minister Slams Gov’t for Weak Response to Ransomware ‘Epidemic’
26.2.2020
Australian Shadow Cybersecurity Minister Tim Watts has criticized the sitting government for its weak response to ransomware
Aussie Blockchain Startup Tells Gov’t Its Tax Laws Are Stifling ICOs
21.2.2020
Australia needs to rethink its tax policy for initial coin offerings if it wants to compete on the global stage, a local industry leader told the government this week
Australian Stock Exchange Has New Blockchain Equity Competitor
20.2.2020
The operator of the National Stock Exchange of Australia to build a new blockchain platform to compete with the Australian Security Exchange’s CHESS
National Stock Exchange of Australia Plans DLT Platform to Compete with ASX
20.2.2020
National Stock Exchange of Australia owner NSX Ltd. and financial institution iSignthis are forming joint venture to offer a digital securities trading platform
Regulatory Roundup: Trump’s Cryptocurrency Proposals, IRS Changes Rule, China Quarantines Cash
18.2.2020
In this roundup, we cover numerous cryptocurrency regulatory developments in the U.S., including President Trump’s crypto proposals, testimonies by the Federal Reserve chairman and the Treasury secretary, a crypto-friendly SEC proposal, and the IRS changing a crypto tax rule. We also cover...