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Australia’s Central Bank is Conducting Internal Blockchain Research

Australia’s central bank is involved with several initiatives focused on blockchain technology, public records show.

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Australian Finance Regulator Unveils Blockchain Research Effort

Australian financial regulator AUSTRAC is launching a new innovation hub dedicated in part to blockchain research.

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Australian Government Commits $350k to Blockchain Standards Effort

Australia’s government has committed funding to develop blockchain standards, while a new roadmap for the initiative has also been released.

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Commonwealth Bank Plans More Blockchain Investments in 2017

Commonwealth Bank plans to keep spending on blockchain tech.

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Commonwealth Bank Develops Blockchain for Government Bonds

A major bank in Australia is testing blockchain for the exchange of government bonds.

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Australian Digital Currency Advocates Launch Self-Regulation Effort

Digital currency advocates in Australia have launched a new code of conduct initiative aimed at promoting self-regulation.

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Australian Government Pushes for Bitcoin Accounting Standards

The Australian government’s financial reporting standards agency is pushing for international action in the area of digital currencies.

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ASX Exec Calls for Blockchain Use in Healthcare

The ASX is putting its weight behind another blockchain use case, arguing it could improve existing healthcare processes.

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Australian Travel Agency Tests Blockchain Bookings

A hotel bookings company based in Australia has developed a blockchain proof-of-concept in partnership with Microsoft.

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Australian Regulator: Blockchain Acquisitions Could Face Scrutiny

Australian banks looking to buy up blockchain startups might face a roadblock or two.

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