Australia
ASX Exchange Targets 2020 for DLT Settlement System
The Australian Securities Exchange provided an update on its plans to replace its settlement and clearing system with blockchain technology.
Australia's Securities Watchdog Airs Concerns About Overseas ICOs
ASIC is to extend its guidelines on initial coin offerings over concerns about overseas projects targeting local investors.
Miner Reopens Coal-Fired Power Plant in Cheap Energy Quest
An Australian tech company recommissioned an old coal power plant to provide cheap energy for cryptocurrency mining.
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.
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.
NSFW? Australian Police Probe Government Staffers Over Crypto Mining
Misused office equipment gets IT staff in trouble.
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.
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.
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.
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.
