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North Queensland’s Bitcoin Cash City Is Hosting a BCH-Focused Conference
22.6.2019
A BCH-centric two day event is coming to North Queensland Australia, dubbed the Bitcoin Cash City conference, on Sep. 4-5, 2019. The massive Australian state has a densely populated region of around 78 BCH accepting merchants and a large number of bitcoin cash supporters residing in the area....
Australian Reserve Bank Official Advises Caution in Anticipation of Libra
22.6.2019
RBA governor Philip Lowe discusses how Libra faces many hurdles regarding regulatory compliance, and believes Facebook needs to prove a solid business case
‘Don’t Hold Your Breath:’ Australia’s Central Bank Chief Bearish On Libra
22.6.2019
Australian regulators don't expect Libra to gain much traction in the land down under
Oxfam Partners With Tech Firms to Test Dai’s Use in Disaster Aid
21.6.2019
A new partnership between Oxfam, ConsenSys and Sempo is testing Dai in Vanuatu, the most natural disaster-prone country on earth
Australia Central Bank Argues Bitcoin ‘Unlikely’ To Become Mainstream
21.6.2019
Reserve Bank of Australia says Bitcoin won’t usurp the dollar in new comments
Bitcoin Surpasses Russian Monetary Base To Become The World’s Eighth Largest Currency
20.6.2019
Bitcoin is now the world’s largest currency in terms of market capitalization. It is now bigger than Russia, Canada, Australia, South Korea, Norway, and many developed countries. Bitcoin currently has a market cap of over $162 billion at the present prices. However, by the end of this year,...
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...