Category Archive For "Australia"
Australian Minister Slams Gov’t for Weak Response to Ransomware ‘Epidemic’
Australian Shadow Cybersecurity Minister Tim Watts has criticized the sitting government for its weak response to ransomware
in Australia, Blockchain, Energy, Government, ICO, Regulation, Tax
Aussie Blockchain Startup Tells Gov’t Its Tax Laws Are Stifling ICOs
Australia needs to rethink its tax policy for initial coin offerings if it wants to compete on the global stage, a local industry leader told the government this week
in AML, Australia, BIS, Blockchain, KYC, Payments, Shares, Stocks, Technology
Australian Stock Exchange Has New Blockchain Equity Competitor
The operator of the National Stock Exchange of Australia to build a new blockchain platform to compete with the Australian Security Exchange’s CHESS
Australia’s Blockchain Roadmap Isn’t Music to Everyone’s Ears, Draws Criticism
Australia is serious about blockchain and has recently released a five-year national strategy on the technology. So what is it exactly, and what effect will it likely have on the local industry?
Australia to Release National Blockchain Roadmap After Year of Preparation
The Australian government is releasing its national blockchain strategy on Friday, Feb. 7
Verdict in India Imminent, RBI Cites Warren Buffet Skepticism as Reason to Ban Crypto
The RBI’s defense of its crypto ban has so far consisted of the finance body claiming that cryptocurrencies can have a negative impact on the nation’s financial stability
in Australia, Bitcoin, Charity, Cointelegraph
As Australia Burns, Cointelegraph and Oxygen Seven Raise Relief Funds
As Australia continues to be ravaged by wildfires, Cointelegraph and Oxygen Seven raise Bitcoin for relief
Australian Financial Regulator Could Oversee Facebook’s Calibra Wallet
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority proposed a fintech regulatory framework that would have it oversee Libra’s corresponding Calibra wallet
Raiz to Offer Bitcoin Fund to Australian Retail Investors in 2020
Users of Australian micro-investment startup Raiz will reportedly have access to a Bitcoin-exposed fund
Crypto Fights for Freedom in India’s Supreme Court, Critics Cite Risk
Indian judges presiding over the RBI v. Crypto case have repeatedly showcased their willingness to learn about digital currencies and blockchain-based tech
Cointelegraph Partners With Oxygen7 to Raise Funds for Australia Relief Efforts
Cointelegraph cares about the environment and is heartbroken by the wildfire tragedy in Australia. We are grateful to partner with OxygenSeven to accept BTC Donations that will go directly to the Australia Wildfire Fund.
Australia’s Oldest Crypto Exchange Joins Growing Roster of Kraken Acquisitions
Kraken announces the acquisition of Bit Trade, Australia’s oldest crypto exchange
Power Ledger Integrates Blockchain-Based Energy Auditing in Solar Power Asset
Power Ledger has purchased a 250 kW photovoltaic system to launch a blockchain-based data management and settlement system
Binance Charity Launches Relief Effort for Australian Bushfires
Binance Charity Foundation is donating $1 million in BNB tokens to help relieve the devastating impact of the fires in Australia
Binance Crypto Exchange Adds Support for Australian Dollars and Thai Baht
Binance, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, has added support for Australia and Thailand’s fiat currencies
in Australia, Blockchain, Fintech
Controversial Australian Ex-Minister Enters Blockchain Insurance Space
Australia’s former Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy has joined as advisory board chair for blockchain insurance firm Day By Day
New Zealand’s ASB Bank Owns 21% in TradeWindow Following $1.7M Round
ASB Bank, owned by Commonwealth Bank of Australia, becomes the 2nd biggest shareholder of blockchain firm TradeWindow as it joins $1.7 million funding round
in Adoption, Australia, Blockchain, Energy, India
Largest Indian State to Pilot Blockchain-Based Solar Energy Trading
The largest state in India, Uttar Pradesh, and Power Ledger have partnered to launch a P2P renewable energy trading project
KPMG Launches DLT Supply Chain Tool in Australia, China and Japan
KPMG’s new blockchain-based track and trace platform to increase the transparency of supply chains in Australia, China and Japan
in Adoption, Australia, Blockchain, Electricity, Energy, India, P2P
Power Ledger Completes Peer-to-Peer Solar Energy Trading Trial in India
Power Ledger and BSES Rajdhani Power Limited, a major Indian power utility, have jointly conducted a P2P renewable power trading trial in the country
