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24.11 / 12:59

Blockchain Kraken Nov AUD Future FINTECH22: The Future Is Here Now

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24.11 / 06:47

Law regulation Court Block Earner sued over crypto-yield products, CEO calls for clarity

The CEO of fintech firm Block Earner has lashed out over the “lack of clarity” in Australia’s financial licensing regime after his company was sued by the country’s financial services regulator for providing unlicensed crypto-based investment products.

24.11 / 06:47

Ethereum Police Bitcoin Aussies warned to avoid crypto paper wallets they find on the street

Australians have been warned to stay away from suspicious-looking fake Bitcoin paper wallets, which work by luring victims into accessing a lucrative crypto wallet but will ultimately drain them of their own crypto holdings.

23.11 / 19:29

Blockchain JPMorgan Lightning Network network Today in Crypto: Australia Sues Block Earner, Hacker Steals $42M from Fenbushi Founding Partner, DBS Completes Repurchase Transaction on a Blockchain-based Network

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23.11 / 15:43

AIM Western Allies Aim to Agree on Russian Oil Price Cap Wednesday

The U.S. and its allies are seeking to agree as soon as Wednesday on a level for a price cap on Russian oil, with officials discussing setting it at around $60 a barrel as the group rushes to complete the plan, according to people familiar with the talks.

23.11 / 02:11

Money Reigning champions France subdue Australia with 4-1 win at World Cup

Defending champions France's World Cup journey got off to a stellar start after subduing Australia with a 4-1 victory on Tuesday.

22.11 / 08:41

Mining Bitcoin Iris Energy to cut mining hardware after defaulting on $108M loan

Australian Bitcoin mining firm Iris Energy is the latest to suffer from the squeeze of the crypto bear market, losing a significant chunk of its mining power after defaulting on a loan.

21.11 / 17:19

Government Blockchain Election tally: Does blockchain beat the ballot box?

In October, Greenland was reported to be exploring the feasibility of an online voting platform for its national elections. Among the options being considered is a blockchain-based system.

21.11 / 03:55

business FTX Bankruptcy Lawyers Getting funds out of FTX could take years or even decades: Lawyers

While investors are eager to know when they will be able to get their funds back from the now-bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, insolvency lawyers warn it could take “decades.”

20.11 / 05:35

business Ripple Buy Bankruptcy Ripple to consider deals for FTX assets: Brad Garlinghouse

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is reportedly interested in buying certain parts of collapsed crypto exchange FTX.

18.11 / 10:11

business Blockchain Adoption kpmg NOT Metaverse ‘explosion’ will be driven by B2B, not retail consumers: KPMG partner

The Australian arm of Big Four accounting firm KPMG could soon be holding executive meetings and closing multi-million dollar deals with clients in the Metaverse, with the firm now exploring how the revolutionary technology can transform its business model.

18.11 / 07:17

business Facebook regulation Apple FTX names Kroll as claims agent, to update users on bankruptcy developments

Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has appointed restructuring administration firm Kroll as its agent to track all claims against FTX and ensure interested parties are notified of developments throughout its Chapter 11 bankruptcy case.

17.11 / 20:11

Ripple FTX Updates Ripple CEO Says Current Crisis Will Make Crypto Stronger, Announces Huge Updates

While FTX’s sudden collapse continues to fuel uncertainty among the world’s crypto investors, some industry representatives believe that the cryptosphere could emerge stronger from the turmoil. This is according to Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of US blockchain company Ripple Labs, who has also announced major updates.

17.11 / 18:09

business Bitcoin Australian Australian firm raises $28M to expand Bitcoin mining capabilities

The turbulent climate of the crypto industry is not putting a full stop to builders in the space. Arkon Energy, an Australian renewable data center infrastructure company, recently raised millions to expand its Bitcoin (BTC) mining operations and acquired another European-based data center.

17.11 / 09:59

Government Blockchain regulation legislation Aussie treasurer promises crypto regulation next year amid FTX debacle

The Australian government has doubled down on its commitment towards a robust regulatory framework for crypto following the catastrophic collapse of FTX last week.

17.11 / 08:29

business exchanges DLT Aussie stock exchange abandons blockchain plans, leaving $170M hole

The long-anticipated plans by the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) to use blockchain to bring its clearing and settlements system into the 21st century have just been canceled.

16.11 / 19:17

Binance Bitfinex Gaming Financial News Summary: SBF May be Brought to US for Questioning, FTX Australia’s Financial License Suspended, FTX Bahama-based Subsidiary Files for Bankruptcy

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16.11 / 15:09

Blockchain Technology Bitcoin Island nation turns to metaverse to preserve its disappearing heritage

In the South Pacific, the island nation of Tuvalu decided to turn to Web3 technology in order to make sure its culture and society are preserved in the future.

16.11 / 05:49

Government Blockchain regulation FTX Australia's license suspended as 30K Aussies left in the lurch

Australia’s financial markets regulator has suspended FTX Australia’s financial license following the appointment of a voluntary administrator to help nearly 30,000 Australians and 132 Australian companies get their funds back from FTX.

15.11 / 10:13

UPS MET epic Epic Housing Booms Meet Their Match in Australia, Canada, New Zealand

SYDNEY—Australia, New Zealand and Canada are home to three of the biggest property booms in recent history, having survived the global financial crisis, recession and Covid-19 pandemic. They might have finally met their match, however, at the hands of an unprecedented pace of global monetary tightening.

15.11 / 02:13

Blockchain Ethereum Charity Bitcoin Charities Charities risk losing a generation of donors if they don't accept crypto

Charities accepting crypto donations are setting themselves up for an entirely new demographic of funders — who just so happen to be one of the most giving, according to charity organizations.

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