Australia
Hong Kong Eyes CBDC; Aussie Millennials Favor Crypto vs. Real Estate
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority to launch a study into digital currency feasibility. Survey finds Australian millennials favor investing in crypto over real estate and holding bank accounts. UNICEF Innovation Fund picks seven blockchain startups for funding.
Australian Tax Office Warns Investors to Report Crypto Gains and Losses
The ATO will inform around 100,000 crypto investors to review their previous years' returns and ensure they're correct.
Australian Minister Says Government Has 'No Issue' With Crypto Investment
Senator Jane Hume also said cryptocurrencies are "an asset class that will grow in importance."
Australian Traders Favor Stocks and Crypto, TradingView Survey Shows
Cryptocurrency was beaten as the top investors' choice by stocks, but only by 3%.
Australian Securities Exchange May Launch First Crypto ETF This Year: Report
The ASX said it is “spending an enormous amount of time” on digital assets.
ASEAN+1 Pledge to Advance Blockchain; PayPal to Launch Wallet in China
Blockchain and fintech groups in five ASEAN countries and Australia sign memos to advance blockchain innovation together. The consortium hopes to engage regional regulators as blockchain draws more attention from institutions. PayPal announces plans to launch a new domestic wallet in China, with a focus on cross-border payments.
Major Australian Fintech Firm May Offer Crypto Trading: Report
Zip's co-founder did not specify when the offering would launch or whether services for stocks would be released before cryptocurrency.
Aussie Beer Can Now Be Exchanged for Excess Solar in New Program Involving Blockchain
The program has been developed in partnership with Victoria Bitter, retailer Diamond Energy and blockchain startup Power Ledger.
Crypto Case in Australia Involving $800K in Stolen Assets Filed to Federal Court
A French national is accusing Modern Assets of failing to perform the due diligence before connecting him with a mysterious seller who made off with his assets.
Crypto.com Expanding Payment Card to Australia After Becoming Visa Principal Member
Crypto.com is now a principal member of Visa's Australia network.
