Australia
ASX Is Letting Clients Test Its In-the-Works Blockchain Settlement System
The Australian Securities Exchange now has a customer testing environment for its blockchain-based clearing and settlement system, due in 2021.
Australian Crypto Scam Reports Rose Almost 200% in 2018
Australia saw a surge in reports of scams involving cryptocurrencies last year, according to the country's consumer watchdog.
Binance Now Lets Australians Buy Bitcoin With Cash at Over 1,300 Stores
Binance has unveiled a new platform in Australia that allows users to buy bitcoin with cash from 1,300-plus newsagents.
Australian Government to Help Fund Trade Mission to CoinDesk Consensus
Australia’s government has committed AU$100,000 to support blockchain firms joining Austrade's mission to CoinDesk Consensus in May.
Australian Regulator Trials Blockchain to Automate Transaction Reporting
Australian financial regulator AUSTRAC is trialing blockchain technology to automate reporting of cross-border transactions by institutions.
Australia's CSIRO, CommBank Complete 'Smart Money' Blockchain Trial
Australia's federal science agency CSIRO and CommBank have trialed a blockchain payments prototype they say could save "hundreds of millions" a year.
23-Year-Old Australian Woman Arrested Over Theft of 100,000 XRP
A 23-year-old woman from Sydney, Australia, has been arrested over the alleged theft of XRP worth over $300,000 at the time.
New Stablecoin Tied to Australian Dollar Is Launching on Stellar's Blockchain
A new stablecoin launching on the Stellar network is pegged to the Australian dollar and is being pitched for consumer and business use.
Australian Government Agency Says Blockchain 'Interesting' But Hyped
Australia's Digital Transformation Agency says blockchain is hyped by firms working with the tech and still has better alternatives.
Australian Securities Watchdog Halts ICO Seeking to Raise $50 Million
An Australian ICO project planning raise up to $50 million has been halted by the country's securities regulator.