Australia
Iris Energy’s December Hashrate Rises 14% as Revenue Falls Again
The Australian miner continues to build out mining capacity in Canada.
Australian Open Apes Into Tennis NFTs and Decentraland, Too
The tennis tournament is merging NFTs with on-court action in a creative twist on generative artwork.
Bitcoin Miner Iris Energy Has More Than 100% Upside, JPMorgan Analyst Says
The bank’s analyst initiated research on Iris Energy with a buy-equivalent rating and a 12-month price target of $30 per share.
Tough Measures in India’s Crypto Bill, NFTs a Hot Christmas Gift
Updates to Australian crypto regulation proposed. Jail a possible penalty for violations of India’s proposed crypto bill. NFTs a hot gift this holiday season. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Australia Set for Massive Shakeup to Crypto Regulations: Treasurer
The country will launch its biggest payments reform in 25 years, the treasurer said in an interview.
Top Blockchain University: University of Sydney
The proprietary Red Belly Blockchain of 20th-ranked USYD says that it can process twice as many financial transactions as VISA.
Top Blockchain University: UNSW Sydney
The Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Society at 13th-ranked UNSW Sydney has attracted intense attention on campus.
Top Blockchain University: Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Ranked second, RMIT’s blockchain programs offer students the chance to find solutions for real-world problems.
RBA Steps Up CBDC Research but Is Not Convinced There Is a Policy Case Yet: Official
The Reserve Bank of Australia thinks it’s plausible that crypto becomes “niche” once stablecoins and CBDCs are in full force.
Bitcoin Miner Iris Energy Says IPO to Be Priced at $25-$27 per Share
The Australian company plans to raise up to $223 million.
