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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.

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Australian Bitcoin Exchange Raises $815k in Series A Funding

An Australian bitcoin exchange has reportedly raised $815k in Series A funding.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Australia's Government Publishes Blockchain Research Studies

The Australian government's top research agency has released twin reports focused on blockchain technology.

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Australian's New Budget Includes a Bitcoin Tax Cut

Australia's latest national budget eliminates a goods-and-services tax on bitcoin purchases.

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Australia Reaffirms Pledge to Fix Bitcoin Tax Issue

Australia’s government is pushing ahead with plans to solve the "double taxation" problem of digital currencies in the country.

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