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Finance

Bitcoin Miner Iris Energy Has More Than 100% Upside, JPMorgan Analyst Says

The bank’s analyst initiated research on Iris Energy with a buy-equivalent rating and a 12-month price target of $30 per share.

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Videos

Tough Measures in India’s Crypto Bill, NFTs a Hot Christmas Gift

Updates to Australian crypto regulation proposed. Jail a possible penalty for violations of India’s proposed crypto bill. NFTs a hot gift this holiday season. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Policy

Australia Set for Massive Shakeup to Crypto Regulations: Treasurer

The country will launch its biggest payments reform in 25 years, the treasurer said in an interview.

Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg speaking ot 7News Australia on Dec. 8, 2021. (Screenshot: CoinDesk)

Learn

Top Blockchain University: University of Sydney

The proprietary Red Belly Blockchain of 20th-ranked USYD says that it can process twice as many financial transactions as VISA.

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Learn

Top Blockchain University: UNSW Sydney

The Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Society at 13th-ranked UNSW Sydney has attracted intense attention on campus.

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Learn

Top Blockchain University: Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

Ranked second, RMIT’s blockchain programs offer students the chance to find solutions for real-world problems.

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Policy

RBA Steps Up CBDC Research but Is Not Convinced There Is a Policy Case Yet: Official

The Reserve Bank of Australia thinks it’s plausible that crypto becomes “niche” once stablecoins and CBDCs are in full force.

Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Johnny Bhalla on Unsplash)

Finance

Bitcoin Miner Iris Energy Says IPO to Be Priced at $25-$27 per Share

The Australian company plans to raise up to $223 million.

Marathon Digital to Buy $121M of Mining Machines

Videos

ETH and SOL Hit All-Time Highs, CBA to Offer Crypto Services

Ethereum and Solana hit all-time highs. Australia’s CBA to offer crypto services. Hong Kong fintech week underway. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Finance

Commonwealth Bank First in Australia to Offer Crypto Services

Customers will soon be able to buy, sell and hold crypto through the bank’s app.

Sydney Harbour (Photoholgic via Unsplash)