Australia
Google, Twitter and Facebook Face $600M Lawsuit Over Crypto Ad Bans
The corporate giants could soon face the wrath of cryptocurrency business owners in a lawsuit over the banning of crypto advertising in 2018.
ASX Under Pressure to Further Delay Rollout of DLT Settlement System
The blockchain-based clearing and settlement system from Australia's biggest stock exchange faces further delays if unhappy firms get their way.
Australia Post Now Lets Customers Pay for Bitcoin at Over 3,500 Outlets
The Australian postal service has confirmed it is partnering with Bitcoin.com.au to let customers pay for cryptocurrencies at its stores across the country.
Power Ledger's Blockchain P2P Energy Trial 'Technically Feasible,' It Says in New Report
A solar energy trading trial run by blockchain startup Power Ledger has found its initiative to be "technically feasible."
Kraken Launches Crypto Exchange Service in Australia
One of the top U.S. exchanges, Kraken is extending its operations Down Under for crypto trading in AUD.
Australian Woman Charged With Unlawfully Exchanging Over $3M in Crypto
The woman is believed to be involved in a crypto money-laundering syndicate, according to a report.
ASX Accused of Trying to 'Crush' Rival Blockchain Trading System
Fintech iSignThis claimed the Australian Securities Exchange suspended its shares to prevent its rival DLT trading system from launching.
Power Ledger to Bring Blockchain Energy Trading to West Australian Housing Developments
The blockchain firm will provide the technology to enable energy trading at 10 new housing developments.
Australian Crypto Exchange CoinSpot Wins ISO Security Accreditation
CoinSpot says it's jumped through the hoops to meet the internationally recognized ISO standard.
ASX's Long-in-the-Works DLT Plan on Ice Amid Coronavirus Concerns
With COVID-19 fast spreading in Australia, the stock exchange is pausing the project until June to reassess the situation.
