Australia
Crypto’s Institutional Boost
Institutional interest in crypto on the rise, with BlackRock’s bitcoin fund as one example. What signal is that institutional interest giving to investors? Australia proving attractive to the crypto sector. More on those stories in this special edition of "The Daily Forkast."
Reserve Bank of Australia Starts Pilot to Explore CBDC Use Cases
Australia's central bank plans to create a CBDC that will operate in a ring-fenced environment.
Crypto-Miner Mawson Says CFO Resigns
The company appointed Ariel Sivikofsy as a consultant until it selects a replacement.
Crypto Exchange Huobi Now Able to Operate in Australia
Huobi has received a registration with the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre.
Australian Central Bank Chief Believes Regulated Private Tokens Could Be Better Than CBDCs: Report
Governor Philip Lowe spoke at a panel discussion at the G20 finance officials' meeting in Indonesia on Sunday.
Australian Crypto Exchange Banxa Lays Off 70
The company cited the "crypto winter" for the move that reduced its staff by 30%.
Bitcoin Miner Mawson Exchanges Mining Rigs for Stake in Tasmanian Data Center
The move comes as more miners have begun using alternative sources of funds to support their expansion.
CoinDesk Confidential: Loretta Joseph
The veteran fintech consultant at Financial Services Commission (FSA) Mauritius answers our questionnaire ahead of Consensus 2022.
Bitcoin Hashrate Falls; Australia’s Crypto Future
Bitcoin mining hashrate, difficulty drop since crypto crash. Experts weigh in on what Australia’s new Labor government means for the crypto sector. Marieke Flament of NEAR Foundation talks on Davos and blockchain’s role in a challenging world. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Australian Tax Office Warns Crypto Investors on Capital Gains Obligations
The rate of capital gains tax on digital assets in Australia is determined by an investor's income tax rate.
