Australia
ASX Sets Date for Decision on Blockchain Transition
ASX says it intends to decide on whether it will migrate to a blockchain-based settlement system by the end of 2017.
Australia to Lead International Blockchain Standards Effort
A major standards body has created a technical committee for blockchain and put Australia in charge of the effort.
Sydney Stock Exchange Taps Blockchain to Fight ASX Monopoly
The Sydney Stock Exchange (SSX) is moving forward with a plan to use blockchain to instantly settle and clear transactions.
ASX Completes First Distributed Ledger Settlement Prototype
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) announced today that it has completed the first phase of a distributed ledger tech trial.
Australia's Postal Service Tests Blockchain Identity
Australia's state-owned postal service is now looking at several blockchain applications as part of an internal accelerator program.
Bitcoin Startup Founder Resigns Board Position Amid Fraud Charges
The co-founder of an Australian digital currency startup has been indicted for his alleged involvement in a fraudulent text messaging scheme.
Coinbase Expands Bitcoin Buying Service to Australia
Coinbase has expanded to Australia, bringing the total number of countries it supports to 33.
Political Party Envisions How Blockchain Could Enable Brexit Revote
In an effort to make democracy more like technology, Australia's Flux Party is seeking to harness the power of blockchain governance.
Specter of Ethereum Hard Fork Worries Australian Banking Group
As the ethereum community debates a hard fork option to undo losses sustained by The DAO, ANZ is questioning the credibility of public blockchains.
Multiple Bidders Claim $16 Million in Australian Bitcoin Auction
As many as four bidders have claimed $16m in bitcoin recently auctioned off in Australia by Ernst & Young.
