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Australian crypto scams increased by over 162% with nearly $150M lost
18.4.2023
While the total figures are “alarming,” crypto scams accounted for 7.1% of the total $2.08 billion stolen from Australians in 2022
Push to ban ransomware payments following Australia's biggest cyber attack
12.4.2023
The attack on Latitude Financial is Australia’s biggest cyber attack with driver's license numbers, passports and financial documents among the stolen information
Today in Crypto: Sentiment Recovers 90% of Funds from Hacker, Major Chinese State-owned Company Launching Two Crypto Funds, Australian Regulator Cancels Binance's Derivatives License
6.4.2023
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ANZ bank completes Australian CBDC use case for carbon credit trading
5.4.2023
The first Australian dollar-backed stablecoin was used with Australian CBDC support to trade carbon credits with Grollo Carbon Ventures
ChatGPT and AI must pay for the news it consumes: News Corp Australia CEO
3.4.2023
Michael Miller said generative AI is a move by digital companies to take the creative content of others "without remunerating them for their original work."
Australian 'Big 4' bank ANZ halts cash withdrawals from many branches
31.3.2023
The move comes as Australians continue to reduce their usage of cash and bank branches, but has sparked fears that the death of cash is near
OKX seeks Australian expansion citing 'huge appetite' for crypto
30.3.2023
The exchange's chief marketing officer believes Australians are above-the-curve when it comes to crypto education and interest
Australian Government Wants To Give 18+ Ratings To Any Game With Gambling
30.3.2023
The Australian Federal Government have announced this week that they’ll be pushing to “apply an R18+ rating to all video games that contain simulated gambling”, a move that appears to be the strictest of its type we’ve seen.Read more
Australian senator introduces private bill to expedite crypto regulation
29.3.2023
Senator Andrew Bragg has introduced a bill proposing regulatory standards for the cryptocurrency industry in Australia
Australian Regulator Tells Banks to Report Exposure to Startups and Crypto-Related Business: Report
22.3.2023
The move comes in the wake of Silicon Valley Bank's collapse and global lender volatility, the Australian Financial Review reported
Australian Banking Association’s cost of living inquiry reveals bank pressure
20.3.2023
An analysis of the rising inflation and concurrent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank proved that more than 186 banks in the U.S. are at risk of a similar shutdown if depositors decide to withdraw all funds
Coinbase met with Australian banking regulators over local crypto regulations
16.3.2023
Coinbase's vice president of international policy told Cointelegraph the meetings took place in Canberra and Sydney and touched on the government’s token mapping efforts
The Australian Open Goes Full Web3
13.3.2023
January’s tennis grand slam shows how brands can embrace the metaverse for increased fan engagement
Australian Crypto Regulations Likely to Be Delayed Until Mid-2024: Report
6.3.2023
Australian laws to regulate the crypto industry and protect retail customers could take more than a year, government documents indicate
Internal documents reveal Australia's potential timeline for crypto legislation: Report
6.3.2023
Internal documents from the Australian Treasury Department have revealed crypto legislation in the country could be a year away at the very least
Australian central bank to launch 'live pilot' of CBDC in coming months
1.3.2023
The use cases for the CBDC ranged from offline payments to "trusted Web3 commerce" and financial industry participants were invited to undertake a live pilot
Australian Markets Regulator is Reviewing Binance Australia's Derivatives Services
24.2.2023
Australian markets regulator is conducting a targeted review of Binance Australia's local derivatives services a day after Binance said it had incorrectly tagged 500 Australian users as "wholesale investors," resulting in their derivative positions being unceremoniously closed
Binance Closed Derivative Positions of Some Australian Users, Will Compensate Them for Losses
23.2.2023
Binance's futures trading products were offered to only licensed participants in the region
Mr․ Satoshi Is The New Premium Bitcoin Apparel Store You Do Not Want to Miss
22.2.2023
A new player has entered the Bitcoin apparel market and is quickly making a name for themselves. Founded by Bailey Jakob, an Australian-born entrepreneur and Bitcoin enthusiast, Mr. Satoshi has quickly become the go-to brand for high quality and professionally designed Bitcoin clothing. Mr. Satoshi...
Australian Crypto Gaming Firm Immutable Cuts Staff By 11%: Report
22.2.2023
Australian crypto gaming company Immutable is cutting 11% of its workforce, according to a report by The Sydney Morning Herald on Wednesday