Australia Archive
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Australia’s largest bank and a government-run digital innovation lab have successfully trialled a blockchain-powered “smart money” system for disability insurance
By satoshi
November 13, 2018
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In a bit of news that is tinged with irony, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has been denied in court its record $35 million …
By satoshi
November 13, 2018
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A recent article by Colin Kruger in the Sydney Morning Herald profiles the story of Michael Clarke, a renowned cricket captain, and a failed ICO called …
By satoshi
November 13, 2018
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Texas regulators have issued a cease and desist order to an Australian cloud mining company for selling unregistered cloud mining power contracts, among other alleged offences
By satoshi
November 6, 2018
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An unlikely story of partnership between old and new is unfolding in Australia as Australia Post, the country’s 209-year-old “snail mail” delivery service is using digital …
By satoshi
October 31, 2018
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Publicly-listed DigitalX, an Australian blockchain and crypto advisory firm, said it received a request for mediation from court proceedings of a $1.83 million case related to …
By satoshi
October 31, 2018
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Reserve Bank of Australia assistant governor Michelle Bullock said that the bank has not seen a compelling business need to issue a digital Australian dollar
By satoshi
October 25, 2018
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A 23-year-old woman has been arrested by the Sydney police for stealing $65,000 worth cryptocurrencies from a 56-year-old man. Brisbane Times reported that the woman hacked …
By satoshi
October 25, 2018
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Australia’s leading market operator, ASX Limited disclosed plans being put in place to release blockchain technology for settlements in 2021. The company, however, does not feel …
By satoshi
October 25, 2018
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Australia is not likely to see a central bank digital currency (CBDC) any time soon as the country’s reserve bank is of the view that the …
By satoshi
October 24, 2018
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Power Ledger, a blockchain startup based in Australia, won business magnate Sir Richard Branson’s Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC) 2018, as reported by Australian news channel Nine News. The …
By satoshi
October 23, 2018
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Australian crypto startup that aimed to raise $50 million has applied to the country’s securities commission to deregister its ICO, reports already returning funds
By satoshi
October 22, 2018
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Melbourne is now home to a new blockchain hub where NEM representatives will provide support to members of the public on blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. The …
By satoshi
October 21, 2018
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The land registry manager of New South Wales in Australia has partnered with a blockchain technology firm with a view of applying distributed ledger technology to …
By satoshi
October 16, 2018
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The Australian federal government is testing a blockchain application to explore the use of blockchain technology to create ‘smart money’ for the country’s National Disability Insurance …
By satoshi
October 9, 2018
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The Australian federal government is exploring the use of blockchain-based ‘smart money’ for use in its National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
By satoshi
October 9, 2018
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Despite a scam alert issued by the Australian Taxation Office late last month, fraudsters impersonating employees of the tax body have still managed to con victims …
By satoshi
October 5, 2018
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Australian cryptocurrency payments startup Travelbybit has seen a cash injection of $2.5 million from a high-profile investor in Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. Crypto unicorn …
By satoshi
October 3, 2018
