Australia
ASX Sees Industry Benefits Arising From Blockchain Upgrade as July Tests Approach
The chief of the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) said the company's approaching shift to blockchain tech could bring opportunities to the wider securities industry.

Top Australian Soccer Club Acquired By Token-Powered Fan Marketplace
Perth Glory is being acquired by a sports-focused group that says it raised $70 million in a 2018 token offering.

Australian Government Eyes Business Benefits in New National Blockchain Roadmap
The Australian government has unveiled a new push for blockchain innovation in an updated national roadmap released Friday.

Australian Regulator Gives Green Light to App-Based Retail Bitcoin Fund
The bitcoin fund is being launched by micro-investment app provider Raiz Invest Australia.

Kraken Acquires One of Australia’s Longest-Running Crypto Exchanges
With its acquisition of Bit Trade, Kraken is making a major push into the Asia-Pacific region.

Australians Won't Use Libra, Believes Central Bank
Reserve Bank of Australia officials are not yet convinced cryptocurrencies offer benefits over and above traditional means of payment.

ASX-Listed DigitalX Seeds New Fund With Half Its Bitcoin Holdings
The first ever cryptocurrency firm to be listed on a major stock exchange has launched a new bitcoin fund.

Australia's Gold Mint Is Backing a Crypto Token Based on Ethereum
The government-owned Perth Mint is backing a new digital token aimed to allow investors to trade and settle gold in real time.

Australian Securities Exchange Building New Blockchain Platform With VMWare, Digital Asset
ASX is teaming up with Digital Asset and VMWare to move its current exchange platform onto distributed ledger technology.

Gemini Heads Down Under With Crypto Exchange Launch in Australia
Australia becomes the latest international location for the U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange.
