Australia
Australian Securities Exchange Building New Blockchain Platform With VMWare, Digital Asset
ASX is teaming up with Digital Asset and VMWare to move its current exchange platform onto distributed ledger technology.
Gemini Heads Down Under With Crypto Exchange Launch in Australia
Australia becomes the latest international location for the U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange.
CommBank Develops Blockchain Market to Boost Biodiversity
The prototype blockchain marketplace is aimed to support sustainable development and reward landowners for protecting the environment.
All-Crypto Retirement Accounts Will Be Fined: Australian Tax Office
Investors who hold 90 percent of their retirement savings in cryptocurrencies may face penalties of up to 4,200 AUD.
Australian Police Charge 5 Over $1.8 Million Cryptocurrency Scam
Five people have been charged in Australia over a cold-call cryptocurrency investment fraud that allegedly duped investors for over $1.8 million.
Scammer Taunts Couple Who Lost Thousands in Bitcoin Fraud
An Australian couple lost over AU$20,000 in a bitcoin scam, and were even taunted by the perpetrator over their losses.
IBM, Top Australian Banks to Pilot Blockchain for Retail Lease Bank Guarantees
The blockchain pilot will digitize the bank guarantee process in an effort to tackle fraud and improve efficiency.
'Don't Hold Your Breath:' Australia's Central Bank Chief Bearish On Libra
Australian regulators don't expect Libra to gain much traction in the land down under.
Australia to Crack Down on Crypto Tax Avoidance Schemes
The Australian Taxation Office is hunting down major tax avoidance schemes using cryptocurrencies, according to a report.
Australian Securities Watchdog Updates Guidance on ICOs and Crypto Assets
ASIC, the Australian securities regulator, has updated its guidance for businesses involved with initial coin offerings and crypto assets.
