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Australian stock exchange officially abandons blockchain plans: Report
Australia’s stock market operator has abandoned plans to rebuild its software platform using blockchain technology, marking a significant rejection of…
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Australian exchanges dispel debanking fears amid Binance saga, but risks loom
Australian-based cryptocurrency exchanges have lined up to quash contagion fears after the payments provider for Binance Australia was told to…
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Australian ‘Big 4’ bank begins trial for cryptocurrency payment blocks
Westpac, one of Australia’s ’Big Four’ banks, is launching its first trial of scam protection measures designed to combat fraudulent…
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Australian crypto scams increased by over 162% with nearly $150M lost
Australians lost $148.3 million (AUD$221.3 million) from investment scams where cryptocurrency was used as the payment method in 2022 —…
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ANZ bank completes Australian CBDC use case for carbon credit trading
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) has completed its use case in the pilot project run by the Reserve…
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Australian ‘Big Four’ bank ANZ halts cash withdrawals from many branches
ANZ, one of Australia’s “Big Four” banks, will cease facilitating withdrawals and deposits from a number of its Australian branches…
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OKX seeks Australian expansion citing ‘huge appetite’ for crypto
Seychelles-based crypto exchange OKX has signaled its intention to expand its crypto services to Australia, a country it believes is…
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Australian senator introduces private bill to expedite crypto regulation
A new bill has been introduced to the Australian Parliament proposing regulations for providing cryptocurrency services in the country. Senator…
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Australian Banking Association’s cost of living inquiry reveals bank pressure
The trade association for the Australian banking industry — Australian Banking Association (ABA) — launched a cost of living inquiry…
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Coinbase met with Australian banking regulators over local crypto regulations
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and Treasury have been holding private meetings with executives from Coinbase, with discussions revolving…
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