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PortuguêsThe monetary authority in Australia is beginning research into the potential economic benefits of issuing a central bank digital currency. Within the project, the regulator hopes to identify use cases…
Continue ReadingThe pilot project will last a year, and the details for potential participants will be published in the next few months. The Reserve Bank of Australia weighs in the central…
Continue ReadingGibraltar-based cryptocurrency exchange Huobi has received the regulatory greenlight to offer its services in Australia. Crypto exchange Huobi can begin offering cryptocurrency exchange services in Australia after its registration as…
Continue ReadingOffenders that use cryptocurrency for illegal activity in Australia are more likely to receive a tougher sentence. Criminals that used cryptocurrency as part of committing a crime are more likely…
Continue ReadingMany countries and markets gradually embrace the opportunities in crypto and blockchain. Unfortunately, the recent crypto winter seems to have affected the speed at which these technologies were moving. But…
Continue ReadingBitcoin cash supporters are known for spreading adoption over the years and 2022 is no different. This year, the peer-to-peer cryptocurrency bitcoin cash has seen significant adoption throughout the islands…
Continue ReadingThe new Block report, “Bitcoin: Knowledge and Perceptions,” is a tour de force. A massive online survey turned into surprising data. The phenomenally-designed publication challenges several assumptions that the public…
Continue ReadingAustralian consumer group CHOICE outlined its crypto regulatory framework in a submission to the country’s Treasury calling for the new federal government to prioritize crypto in its financial services reforms.…
Continue ReadingAccording to a study called “A World of NFT Adoption” published by nftclub.com, the United States has the most non-fungible token (NFT) company headquarters in the world. While the U.S.…
Continue ReadingThe industry will be able to “tap into future talent” as the partnership sees Judo Bank and Web3 firm Banxa and co-creating content, hosting lectures, providing case studies and even…
Continue ReadingThe endless possibilities and advantages of the cryptocurrency space have been a push for engagements. Several countries, brands, and individuals have plunged into the digital assets space to reap its…
Continue ReadingThe Australian tax agency has listed crypto-related profits among several priority areas where more efforts are needed to ensure correct reporting. The authority has reminded taxpayers they need to calculate…
Continue ReadingTwo new bitcoin ETFs launched today in Australia, a spot bitcoin fund directly acquiring bitcoin and a de-facto fund of funds. Australian bitcoin ETFs went live on Thursday. Both a…
Continue ReadingOn Thursday, two separate bitcoin ETFs will launch, one allowing direct access to bitcoin while the other offers shares in a company that offers spot-bitcoin exposure. Two bitcoin ETFs in…
Continue ReadingSwyftx, one of Australia‘s largest crypto exchanges, has become the first local exchange to offer users zero-fee yields on cryptocurrency deposits. Swyftx exchange will begin offering interest-bearing yields on a…
Continue ReadingThe first bitcoin spot ETF in Australia has been delayed, reportedly by a ‘prime’ broker, and it is unclear when it will start trading. The first Australian bitcoin spot ETF…
Continue ReadingThe Australian Financial Compliance Enforcement Agency (AUSTRAC) has announced two new guidelines to make it simpler to identify when crypto is being used for dubious purposes or when a person…
Continue ReadingThe Australian Prudential Regulation Authority foresees enacting requirements for bank exposure, operational risk and stablecoins by 2025. The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority, or APRA, published a letter to regulated entities…
Continue ReadingAccording to a recent study published by the online investing news and education platform Invezz, Switzerland currently has the most profitable bitcoin traders worldwide. That’s according to data stemming from…
Continue Reading21Shares is set to become the first issuer to launch a spot bitcoin ETF in Australia after Cosmos announced its de-facto fund of funds. Cryptocurrency-focused company 21Shares has teamed up…
Continue ReadingThe Australian fund would invest in shares of Canada’s first bitcoin spot ETF, launched by Purpose Investments in early 2021. Australia’s first bitcoin ETF on the ASX is reportedly set…
Continue ReadingThe cryptocurrency space is gaining more attention in different sectors and purposes. More people and businesses are embracing the use and applications of digital assets. As the world becomes a…
Continue ReadingProgressive DAO regulation means questioning accepted institutions: public registries, licensing and corporate rules. Are lawmakers ready? Lawmakers in Australia want to regulate decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). In this three-part series,…
Continue ReadingRMIT Blockchain Innovation Hub has proposed a pilot program for “Docklands DAO” that will help Melbourne precincts recover from the pandemic. The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology’s (RMIT) Blockchain Innovation…
Continue ReadingThe average value and volume of transactions conducted on the BTCM platform increased by 48% and 118 percent in 2021, with the average daily orders increasing by 42%. The crypto…
Continue ReadingAccording to reports, there’s a 32 million square-foot island located in Vanuatu that’s in the midst of being constructed into a crypto-centric residential community by the island’s owners: Satoshi Island…
Continue ReadingAn Australian Indigenous group released a discussion paper on creating an Indigenous Cultural Embassy and is planning to enter the Metaverse. One of the world’s oldest living cultures is meeting…
Continue ReadingCrypto comes to the Persian Gulf, U.S. Congress moves sideways, Australia is looking at regulating DAOs. Last week got off to an antsy start as the clause that many interpreted…
Continue ReadingSam Bankman-Fried, CEO of FTX, said the world is “very much” looking for a crypto hub in APAC, adding that other locations “haven’t played out”. FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried gave…
Continue ReadingThe new legislative package will address issues in crypto custody, taxation, and DAO operations in order to protect consumers against bad actors in the space. Australian Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg…
Continue ReadingLoi Nguyen started his journey as an investor back in 2017 by purchasing a few hundred dollars worth of BTC, ETH and traditional stocks. In November 2021, his crypto investments…
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