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Australia's Securities Watchdog Moves to Halt 'Deceptive' ICOs

Yet another global regulator is speaking out about its attempts to fight fraud in the ICO market. This time, it's Australia taking the lead.

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UNICEF Is Mining Crypto to Raise Funds for Children

UNICEF Australia has launched a website that harness supporters' computers to raise donations via cryptocurrency mining.

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ASX Exchange Targets 2020 for DLT Settlement System

The Australian Securities Exchange provided an update on its plans to replace its settlement and clearing system with blockchain technology.

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Australia's Securities Watchdog Airs Concerns About Overseas ICOs

ASIC is to extend its guidelines on initial coin offerings over concerns about overseas projects targeting local investors.

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Miner Reopens Coal-Fired Power Plant in Cheap Energy Quest

An Australian tech company recommissioned an old coal power plant to provide cheap energy for cryptocurrency mining.

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New AML Rules for Australia's Bitcoin Exchanges Kick In Today

Australia’s cryptocurrency exchanges must now follow new rules aimed to counter money laundering and terrorism financing.

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Australia Seeks Public Input on Crypto Tax Guidelines

The Australian government is looking for public feedbacks to make sure crypto investors will not have excuse for not meeting their tax liability.

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NSFW? Australian Police Probe Government Staffers Over Crypto Mining

Misused office equipment gets IT staff in trouble.

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Australian Watchdog Received 1,200 Crypto Scam Complaints in 2017

The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission reportedly received over 1,200 complaints about cryptocurrency scams last year.

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Australian Finance Watchdog to Monitor Bitcoin Exchanges

The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre has received the go-ahead to monitor bitcoin exchanges after the passing of a new bill.

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