Australia
Australia Weighs Jail Time for Cryptocurrency Exchange Offenders
New details have emerged about Australia's cryptocurrency exchange bill.
Australia Takes Aim at Cryptocurrencies With New Money Laundering Bill
Australia is moving to introduce a new bill that would extend the country's anti-money laundering laws to cover domestic cryptocurrency exchanges.
Lawmakers Want to See Bitcoin Become an Official Currency in Australia
Two Australian lawmakers have formed a parliamentary group to push government to better accommodate cryptocurrency and blockchain.
Public Company to Convert Bitcoin to Stock in First-of-Its-Kind Fundraise
Amid increasing interest in ICOs, the first-ever convertible bitcoin loan highlights another path for turning cryptocurrency into shares.
Australian Bitcoin Exchange Raises $815k in Series A Funding
An Australian bitcoin exchange has reportedly raised $815k in Series A funding.
IBM, Westpac and More Trial Blockchain for Bank Guarantees
A distributed ledger trial united IBM and two Australia-based banks in an effort to improve the commercial property leasing process.
What Monopoly? Blockchain Startup Setl Sets Sights Beyond Australia
Blockchain startup Setl opens up about its strategy for the Australian post-trade system, a market long dominated by a monopoly.
ASIC on Blockchain: Australia's Securities Watchdog 'Unlikely' to Regulate ICOs
In a new interview with CoinDesk, ASIC chairman Greg Medcraft opens up about how the regulator is observing blockchain innovation.
Australian Politician Calls for Bitcoin Scrutiny in Fight Against Terrorism
A major Australian politician has called for increased scrutiny on bitcoin transactions as a means of combatting terrorism.
Hong Kong and Australia's Securities Regulators Strike FinTech Agreement
A new fintech agreement in the Asia-Pacific region could ease collaborative burdens for blockchain and distributed ledger startups.
