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New AML Rules for Australia's Bitcoin Exchanges Kick In Today

Australia’s cryptocurrency exchanges must now follow new rules aimed to counter money laundering and terrorism financing.

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Australia Seeks Public Input on Crypto Tax Guidelines

The Australian government is looking for public feedbacks to make sure crypto investors will not have excuse for not meeting their tax liability.

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NSFW? Australian Police Probe Government Staffers Over Crypto Mining

Misused office equipment gets IT staff in trouble.

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Australian Watchdog Received 1,200 Crypto Scam Complaints in 2017

The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission reportedly received over 1,200 complaints about cryptocurrency scams last year.

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Australian Finance Watchdog to Monitor Bitcoin Exchanges

The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre has received the go-ahead to monitor bitcoin exchanges after the passing of a new bill.

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ASX Says Yes: Stock Market to Settle Trades with DLT

After months of testing and deliberation, ASX has confirmed that it will replace its CHESS post-trade system with DLT developed by Digital Asset.

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Australian Government Grants $8 Million for Blockchain Energy Pilot

The Australian government has announced that it will provide over AU$8 million in grants for a blockchain-powered smart utilities project.

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Australian Central Bank: Regulating Blockchain Protocols 'Unlikely to Be Effective'

Cryptocurrencies don't pose "any pressing regulatory issues" for the Australian central bank's policies for payments.

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Australia Officially Ends Double Bitcoin Tax

From July 2018, Australians will no longer have to pay GST on their cryptocurrency purchases, following the passing of new legislation today.

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Australian Senate Panel Throws Support Behind Crypto Exchange Bill

Australia is moving ahead with plans to pass new regulations for the country's cryptocurrency exchange space.

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