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Global Banking Giant HSBC Launches Tokenization-Based Receivables System for India
18.6.2019
The world’s 7th biggest bank, HSBC, uses tokenization tech in its account receivable infrastructure for corporate clients in India
Hayden Otto Discusses the Rise of North Queensland’s Bitcoin Cash Movement
17.6.2019
Bitcoin cash merchant acceptance has grown significantly over the last year according to the BCH merchant directory Marco Coino. One specific region, North Queensland, Australia has an extremely dense population of bitcoin cash accepting retailers. This week, News.Bitcoin.com spoke with Coinspice...
Craig Wright Ordered to Personally Appear at Bitcoin Theft Mediation
12.6.2019
Craig Wright has been ordered to appear personally at mediation to address allegations that he stole 1.1 million bitcoin
Binance DEX: Navigating Country-Specific Cryptocurrency Trading Restrictions
9.6.2019
Binance CEO says geofenced traders should use VPNs, but the terms of service on the platform explicitly forbid the use of proxy services or VPNs
Australia to Crack Down on Crypto Tax Avoidance Schemes
7.6.2019
The Australian Taxation Office is hunting down major tax avoidance schemes using cryptocurrencies, according to a report
In a World Where Central Planners Push Debt, Cryptocurrencies Look Better Every Day
6.6.2019
Economists have been predicting a worldwide recession which could pose a risk to financial stability throughout various countries. Fear of an economic downturn has caused the central bank of Australia to cut interests rates on Tuesday and both the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Reserve Bank of India...
Australia Investigating Major Tax Crimes as Part of Crypto-Focused Tax Enforcement Taskforce
6.6.2019
The Australian Tax Office is reportedly investigating 12 international tax avoidance schemes alongside its international partners, with a key focus on crypto-enabled activities
There’s 100 Unclaimed Bitcoin Cash Wallets Hidden Worldwide
5.6.2019
Over the last few months, the geocaching treasure hunt Findbitcoin.cash has gathered a bunch of new hidden BCH treasures. At the time of publication, there are approximately 105 concealed bitcoin cash wallets hidden all over the world with a large portion of these funds hidden in the U.S....
NEM Ventures To Launch Ridesharing App Mobi For Australian Commuters
5.6.2019
NEM ventures have announced about their second investment this year on Tuesday 4th June. This time they are backing Mobi, an app for ridesharing that will ensure safe and reasonable carpooling and will use the power of NEM blockchain. The news surfaced through a tweet by NEM Ventures. The app...
Examining Australia's Updated Regulations for ICOs and Crypto Trading
3.6.2019
Australian regulator has made yet another update to its guidelines for ICOs and cryptocurrency trading, which impacts industry advisers and miners
Bitcoin Mining With Solar: Less Risky and More Profitable Than Selling to the Grid
31.5.2019
The energy used to mine bitcoin has long caused debate over whether it’s a wasteful process. As the arguments have rumbled on, some people have been focused on mining coins with renewable energy. On May 29, Christian Ander, the founder of Stockholm’s Btcx exchange, explained how instead...
Australian Securities Watchdog Updates Guidance on ICOs and Crypto Assets
30.5.2019
ASIC, the Australian securities regulator, has updated its guidance for businesses involved with initial coin offerings and crypto assets
Australian Securities Regulator Releases Cryptocurrency, Mining, ICO Guidelines
30.5.2019
New initial coin offering and cryptocurrency guidelines have been released by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission
Sony to be sued in Australia over Illegal Store Refund Policy
29.5.2019
The refund policies of many large corporations have often fallen foul of the local laws across the world over the years, and in a new development, Sony has found itself in the crosshairs of Australian laws. Over the course of the past few decades, the onset of globalization has led to some of...
Protocol Enables Real-World Assets to Be Tokenized on Bitcoin SV Blockchain
28.5.2019
A company has launched a protocol enabling businesses to create tokens for real-world assets on the Bitcoin SV blockchain
Australian Securities and Investments Commission Officially Warns Against OneCoin
28.5.2019
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has released an official warning against crypto project OneCoin
World’s Biggest Investment Banks to Face Class Action Lawsuit in Australia
27.5.2019
Earlier this month, some of the world’s biggest investment banks were found to have been involved in widespread foreign exchange manipulation by the regulatory authorities in the European Union. At the time, it came to light that some of the traders employed with the biggest names in investment...
South Korean Gov’t Announces Second Study Group for Blockchain Regulations
22.5.2019
The South Korean government is running a second study on blockchain regulations, examining applications in logistics, healthcare, finance and energy
Australian Man Mined Bitcoin From Government Computers; Can Face Prison For 10 Years
22.5.2019
The increasing interest of people in Bitcoin is not surprising given the global popularity the #1 cryptocurrency enjoys. An Australian man based in Sydney, however, took his love for Bitcoin mining to another level. He tweaked the government IT systems to utilize them for Bitcoin mining...
Aussie Govt. Employee Charged for Mining Cryptos for Personal Gains
22.5.2019
An Aussie govt. employee has been charged for mining cryptos by modifying govt. computers for his personal gains. The name of the person has not been revealed yet. This person has been accused of mining cryptos that were worth more than AU$9,000 (US$6,184) for his own gains. The Australian Federal...