Australia
Best Universities for Blockchain 2022: Monash University
Australia's largest university features a blockchain research center that has built several protocols, landing the school at the No. 29 spot. This story is part of CoinDesk's Education Week.
Best Universities for Blockchain 2022: University of Sydney
Strong blockchain scholarship and active events elevate Australia's oldest university to the No. 21 spot. This story is part of CoinDesk's Education Week.
Best Universities for Blockchain 2022: Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Ranked No. 19, this Australian university focuses on examining blockchain applications in the real world.
Best Universities for Blockchain 2022: University of New South Wales
The most comprehensive research-intensive university in Australia lands at the No. 9 spot for its blockchain and fintech studies. This story is part of CoinDesk's Education Week.
Australia's CBDC Pilot to Be Completed in 2023
The pilot, which is exploring "innovative use cases" for a central bank digital currency, kicked off in August.
Australian Senator Proposes Crypto Bill Targeting China's Digital Yuan
The proposal lays out disclosure requirements for banks that could make China's central bank digital currency available for use in Australia, and seeks to set up licensing frameworks for stablecoin issuers.
Blockchain Australia Lands Former BlackRock Director as New CEO
Laura Mercurio also worked with Merrill Lynch and Deutsche Bank.
Australian Federal Police Forms Cryptocurrency Unit to Tackle Money Laundering, Offshoring: Report
The unit was set up after the force's criminal asset confiscation command had seized more than $600 million from the proceeds of crime since its inception in February 2020.
Australian CBDC Research Project Could Provide Crypto Clarity, Legal Expert Says
Michael Bacina, partner at law firm Piper Alderman, joined CoinDesk TV's "First Mover" to discuss why the country is the prime location to test asset digitization.
Legal Expert: Australia 'Punches Above Our Weight' When it Comes to Crypto
Twenty-five prominent institutions in Australia have come together to start a research program to explore digital asset opportunities. Michael Bacina, partner at law firm Piper Alderman, explains why the country is the prime location to test asset digitization.
