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Australian Regulator: Banks Didn't Collude Over Bitcoin Account Closures

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has said that Australian banks did not collude in blocking services for bitcoin firms.

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Markets

How Blockchain Tech is About to Transform Sharemarket Trading

How the Australian Securities Exchange's investment in blockchain startup Digital Asset Holdings could influence the company's offerings.

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Markets

Government Investigation of Alleged Bitcoin Creator Craig Wright Intensifies

Australian tax authorities are reportedly beefing up their investigation of Craig Wright, who last year was alleged to be bitcoin’s creator.

South African authorities are investigating the disappearance of two men.

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Bitcoin Group Cleared to List on Australian Securities Exchange

Australian bitcoin mining firm Bitcoin Group is expected to make its long-awaited debut on the Australian Securities Exchange next month.

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Markets

Australian Central Bank Chief: Questions About Blockchain Remain

Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia Glenn Stevens has issued new comments on blockchain technology.

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Markets

Bitcoin Miner Faces New Pressure from Australian Regulator

Australian bitcoin firm Bitcoin Group is hiring a bitcoin expert after the country's top regulator raised concerns about its forthcoming IPO.

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Commonwealth Bank Seeks Leading Blockchain Role with Sydney Conference

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia will host a two-day blockchain conference in Sydney next month in an attempt to explore the technology's potential.

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Australian Securities Exchange 'Considering' Blockchain Technology

The Australian Securities Exchange is considering replacing its current clearing and settlement system with blockchain technology, reports claim.

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Markets

Australian Government to Review Bitcoin Regulation Powers

The Australian government is set to look at how the country's central bank and securities regulator oversee bitcoin activities.

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Finance

Banks Investigated for Closure of Bitcoin Company Accounts

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is investigating the actions of some banks for closing accounts of various bitcoin businesses.

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