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VanEck Exec on Spot Bitcoin ETF Launch in Australia
VanEck Australia's Head of Investments & Capital Markets Jamie Hannah joins Markets Daily with the latest update on the launch of spot bitcoin ETFs in Australia. Plus, insights on the regulatory environment and crypto adoption in the country.
Why Australia Won't Have a Spot SOL ETF Any Time Soon
Jamie Hannah, Head of Investments & Capital Markets at VanEck Australia, weighs in on the launch of spot bitcoin ETF in Australia and whether the crypto regulatory framework in the country is ready for ETF products of other digital assets including ETH and SOL.
Fed Sees Just One Rate Cut This Year; CRV Slides as Curve’s Founder Faces Liquidation Risk
"CoinDesk Daily" host Michele Musso breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as the U.S. Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that it expects just one rate cut this year. Plus, Australia's regulators are looking to include stablecoin legislation into its legislative bill for the digital assets sector and the CRV token plunges as Curve founder faces multi-million dollar liquidation risk.
President Biden Vetoes Resolution Overturning SEC Guidance; Michael Saylor's $40M Settlement
"CoinDesk Daily" host Helene Braun breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as President Joe Biden announced last Friday that he has signed a veto of a House Joint Resolution that would have repealed the SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletin 121. Plus, MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor agrees to a $40 million settlement in his income tax case and Australia's first spot bitcoin ETF with direct BTC holdings is set to launch on Tuesday.
Australia Moves on a Spot Bitcoin ETF; Franklin Templeton on Bitcoin NFTs
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as Australia-based Monochrome Asset Management announced their application for a spot bitcoin (BTC) exchange traded fund. Plus, the state of bitcoin miner Hut 8 (HUT) after its merger with US Bitcoin Corp. (USBTC) And a new report from Franklin Templeton on Bitcoin NFTs.
Australia to Release Draft Legislation for Crypto Exchanges in 2024; Is Binance Too Big to Fail?
Host Angie Lau breaks down the latest developments in crypto legislation around the world as Australia proposes a move towards a clear regulatory framework for digital asset platforms. Plus, a deep dive into crypto exchange Binance's ongoing legal battle. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."
Australia's CBDC Pilot Shows 'Path Forward' for a Tokenized Economy: Canvas CEO
Australia won't be introducing a CBDC for some years, according to a new report from the country's central bank. David Lavecky, CEO and co-founder of fintech firm CANVAS, which facilitated the first-ever foreign exchange transaction using an Australian Central Bank Digital Currency, shares insights into Australia's eAUD pilot. "It's really shown that there is a path forward tokenizing the economy and having a ecosystem of both CBDCs and privately-issued stablecoins," Lavecky said.
Australia Won't Introduce a CBDC for Some Years, Central Bank Says
Australia's central bank announced that the country will not likely make a decision on a central bank digital currency (CBDC) for some years due to several unresolved issues that surfaced at the end of the pilot project. "First Mover" hosts Jennifer Sanasie and Amitoj Singh weigh in.
Binance to Shut Down 'Connect' Service; State of Crypto in Singapore and Australia
Host Angie Lau takes a deep dive into the state of Binance as the crypto exchange shut down its buy-and-sell service Binance Connect just one year after its launch. Plus, insights on crypto developments from Singapore to Australia. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."
Caroline Bowler: Australia's Crypto Potential
Some of the largest traditional financial institutions in Australia have been limiting and blocking funds transfers to cryptocurrency exchanges citing rising scams and fraudulent activities. But Caroline Bowler, former bank employee and incumbent chief executive officer of BTC Markets, one of the oldest exchanges in the nation, said that she believes the nation can still be a crypto hub in the region due to the well-established and regulated local traditional financial infrastructure that crypto can easily be molded into. In a Word on the Block interview with Forkast Editor-in-Chief Angie Lau, Bowler highlights the importance of all stakeholders including legislators, institutions, and the crypto industry in coming together to propel Australia into the blockchain economy.
