Australia’s peak crypto lobby group drops ‘blockchain’ from name
Blockchain Australia is now the Digital Economic Council of Australia (DECA) with a membership category for banks, most of which have blocked crypto exchanges. Go to Source
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Australia gets first spot ETF that holds Bitcoin directly
Australia is set to join Hong Kong, Canada and the U.S. in offering investors an ETF that invests in and directly holds Bitcoin. Go to Source
Coinbase Ventures Into Australia’s $600 Billion Pension Market With Tailored Crypto Services
Coinbase, the largest US crypto exchange, is planning to tap into Australia’s $600 billion self-managed pension sector, according to a Bloomberg report. The company is developing a service tailored for this sector, aiming to cater to the growing interest in crypto investments among self-managed funds. This move comes amidst a significant increase in crypto holdings … Read more
Okx Launches in Australia With Comprehensive Crypto Services
Global crypto exchange and Web3 technology company, Okx, has officially launched its services in Australia. The platform now offers spot trading for all users and derivatives trading for verified wholesale clients. Users can deposit and withdraw AUD via most Australian banks and have access to express buy/sell, P2P, convert functions, and spot trading. A total … Read more
House overturns SEC’s anti-crypto guidance, Biden to veto: Law Decoded
U.S. President Joe Biden may block the U.S. House of Representatives’ decision. Go to Source
Australian Tax Office seeks data from 1.2 million crypto exchange users: Report
The personal and crypto-transaction related details could help identify users who failed to report their tax obligations, according to the Australian Tax Office. Go to Source
AI regulations in global focus as EU approaches regulation deal
Concerns over potential misuse of AI have prompted the U.S., U.K., China, and the G7 to speed up regulation of the technology, though Europe is already way ahead. Go to Source
Australia’s DIY retirement savers are banking on crypto like never before
Australians are increasingly adding cryptocurrency to their “self-managed super funds” as a means to secure their retirement life, according to newly released data. Go to Source
Australia tries again to combat ‘future sectors’ crypto scams
The “Proposed Scams Code Framework” consultation paper aims to delegate clear roles and responsibilities to government and private entities when combatting scams. Go to Source
‘Strap yourselves in’ — Bull market coming early 2024, say crypto exchange heads
The heads of Australia’s largest crypto exchanges say a bull run is coming early next year — others say it’s already arrived. Go to Source
