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80% of Australians Know About Crypto but Only 1% Use It: Central Bank Study

Fewert than 1 percent of surveyed Australians paid for consumer goods with cryptocurrency in 2019, according to a new study by the Reserve Bank of Australia.

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2 APAC Nations Have Ruled Out Central Bank Digital Currencies

The central banks of both Australia and New Zealand have said they do not plan to create their own digital currencies – at least for now.

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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 Central Bank Chief: Questions About Blockchain Remain

Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia Glenn Stevens has issued new comments on blockchain technology.

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Australian Central Bank: Bitcoin Regulation Not Worth the Cost

The Reserve Bank of Australia does not believe that bitcoin should be regulated currently, arguing such action may require international cooperation.

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Reserve Bank of Australia: Bitcoin 'limited risk' to payment systems

Australia's central bank has spelled out the perceived risks of bitcoin adoption in a document only recently made public.

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