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Bitcoin Cash Outshines BTC Retail Spending in Australia by a Wide Margin
13.10.2019
The BCH-centric web portal Bitcoinbch.com published on October 13 an in-depth report that shows the aggregate of cryptocurrency expenditure for Australian retail businesses. According to the 10-page document, BCH transactions in the country exceed BTC transactions by a wide margin and BCH is...
Slovenia Has the Most BCH-Accepting Physical Locations Worldwide
12.10.2019
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) merchant adoption continues to grow, but in certain regions worldwide like Australia, Japan, and New Hampshire, BCH acceptance is swelling. As each area pursues BCH adoption in a variety of unique ways, the Republic of Slovenia has seen massive retail approval as the payment...
Australia’s Perth Mint Launches First-Ever Sovereign Gold Crypto Token
11.10.2019
Australian government-owned Perth Mint has launched a gold crypto token. An InfiniGold Precious metal digitation company supported the launch. The launch is said to be an initiative to digitize its gold assets. This accreditation certification is issued by Perth Mint and is guaranteed by...
Australia’s Gold Mint Is Backing a Crypto Token on Ethereum
11.10.2019
The government-owned Perth Mint is backing a new digital token aimed to allow investors to trade and settle gold in real time
Perth Mint, InfiGold Launch Gold-Backed Token on Public Blockchain
11.10.2019
The Perth Mint and InfiGold have jointly launched a digital token pegged 1:1 with GoldPass certificates
Global Law Enforcement Has Auctioned Massive Amounts of Bitcoin
3.10.2019
Last month, the U.K. police auctioned off roughly $300,000 worth of cryptocurrencies after they were confiscated by the country’s Eastern Region Special Operations Unit (ERSOU). Since 2014, law enforcement agencies worldwide have been auctioning large sums of bitcoin seized during...
Economic Infeasibility: the Reason behind Closure of Coinexchange.io
3.10.2019
CoinExchange.io, an Australian cryptocurrency exchange, which was launched in 2016 has closed its all kinds of services. The company is backed by 500 Altcoins. It saw a daily trade volume of about $700,000 and has also featured at 100th rank on the CoinMarketCap’s exchange rankings. However...
Japan’s Kanto Region to Track Surplus Solar Energy with Power Ledger
3.10.2019
Australian energy tech firm Power Ledger to run blockchain-enabled energy trading trial in Japan’s Kanto region by December 2019
Trade Surplus Expectation Miss Sinks the Australian Stock Market
3.10.2019
The Australian stock market had expected a surplus in the country’s trade balance in the latest report. However, a drop in the rate of surplus growth has resulted in a significant nosedive in the country’s stock markets. According to data revealed for the month of August, the excess on the balance...
Interest Rate in Australia to Be Cut According to Financial Market Predictions
30.9.2019
Interest rates are being cut by most central banks all over the world in order to recharge economies. If the predictions from the financial markets are to be believed, the Reserve Bank of Australia is all set to cut interest rates as well. The Reserve Bank is going to convene its board meeting...
Australian Startup to Offer 20% Payback on Fuel Purchases in Tokens
28.9.2019
Australian startup Incent plans to offer a 20% payback in its INCNT tokens on fuel purchases
Oxfam Readies Phase Two of Dai-Based Vanuatu Disaster Relief Program
27.9.2019
After successful initial trials, Oxfam will soon test DAI as a means to provide financial assistance in Tanna
Bitcoin Cash City Conference Success Wrap-Up
27.9.2019
So many firsts from the Bitcoin Cash City Conference – what a huge success and a proud feather in the cap of North Queensland. As the largest cryptocurrency conference ever held in Australia, Townsville situated in sunny North Queensland worked its magic, fielding a beautiful setting, turned...
Stricter Norms Expected in the New Zealand Financial Sector
25.9.2019
One of the most important aspects of the financial markets all over the world is regulation. Regulation ensures that no unfair practices are allowed in the markets and helps retail investors in participating in the markets without the fear of being taken for a ride. On the other hand, bankers...
Largest Tencent Shareholder Leads $15M Round in Blockchain Game Developer
23.9.2019
Tencent’s largest shareholder leads $15 million funding round in blockchain gaming startup behind Gods Unchained game
Australian Police Uncover Syndicate Involved in Crypto Laundering
17.9.2019
Australian law enforcement has uncovered a gang allegedly involved in laundering millions of dollars through crypto
PR: Liven Announces Strategic Partnership with Bitcoin.com
16.9.2019
Liven, the lifestyle rewards app that lets users spend and earn cryptocurrency rewards in over 1,000 restaurants across Australia, is introducing Bitcoin Cash into the LivenPay ecosystem. Meanwhile, Liven’s native token, LVN, gets listed on ZB.com after a successful completion of its oversubscribed...
Diesel Cheating Settlement in Australia Finally Agreed By Volkswagen
16.9.2019
German car manufacturing giant Volkswagen has been beset with scandals over the past few years, and while the company is trying to turn over a new leaf, the aftermath of the scandals keep bugging it. The emission scandal had almost threatened to take down the company a few years ago, and...
Queensland’s Real Estate Institute to Launch Blockchain Tenancy Platform
16.9.2019
Queensland’s REIQ and tech startup Igloo announce a blockchain-based tenancy agreement platform
Nature Abhors a Vacuum: Why Trump’s Proposed Negative Rates Bode Well for Bitcoin
14.9.2019
In a recent tweet, U.S. president Donald Trump delved into an explosive, all-caps-loaded mini-rant about the necessity of getting “interest rates down to ZERO, or less.” The bombastic politician stressed the need for America to refinance its debt, trailing off with some superficially...