Australia
Australian Bitcoin Trader Takes Banks to Tribunal After Sudden Account Closures
The trader was operating a registered digital currency exchange.

Largest Dark Web Market Taken Offline as Alleged Operator Arrested in Germany
The DarkMarket site was thought to be the world's largest illegal online marketplace.

More Aussies Back Bitcoin, the Underdog
Aussie resilience (and bitcoin) binds us together during times of fear, uncertainty and doubt, says the head of a local exchange.

Bitcoin Scam Using Unauthorized Celebrity Images in Ads Traced to Moscow: Report
A Guardian Australia investigation traced the source of a major crypto scam using Google ads to addresses in Moscow.

Binance, OKEx Payments Partner Banxa Set to Make Milestone Stock Exchange Listing
The crypto payments infrastructure provider is set to list on a Canadian stock exchange in what's being claimed as a world first.

Crypto.com Secures Australian Financial Service License
Crypto.com has secured an Australian Financial Service License through its acquisition of The Card Group.

Australian Crypto Exchange Exposes Personal Data of 270K Users
BTC Markets, one of Australia's biggest cryptocurrency exchanges, has accidentally exposed users' data, raising the risk of phishing attacks.

Australia and Singapore to Trial 'Paperless' Trade Using Blockchain Technology
Australia's border agency will trial blockchain solutions aimed at simplifying cross-border trade with Singapore.

Australian Investment Group With Billions in AUM Starts Investing in Bitcoin Futures
A Pendal Group executive likened bitcoin to a "cockroach" with financial staying power.

Aquaculture Firm Completes Australia's First IPO Raise Using Cryptocurrency
Almost 90% of West Coast Aquaculture's $3.6 million capital raise was via the stablecoin tether.
