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06.11 / 11:35

Digital ETF CEO As Australia sees record-breaking ETF launches, these CEOs recommend a cautious approach

The launch of Australia’s first crypto-focused ETFs this week was met with great fervor and excitement. Both ETFs managed to have record-breaking early trading numbers. In fact, the latest Beta Shares’ ASX-listed ‘CRYP’ ETF raked in over $42 million within the first day. It surpassed all previous launches on the exchange.

05.11 / 19:29

Digital ANZ Australia: Following in CBA’s footsteps, ANZ bank might join cryto party

Many of Australia’s top financial institutions had not engaged with the cryptocurrency sector until recently, despite its huge growth in the past year. It keep pace with the growth in the digital asset economy, which covers crypto exchanges, blockchain-based security tokens, and non-fungible tokens, or NFTs.

05.11 / 16:33

Ethereum Digital ETF Bitcoin spot bitcoin Australia Approves Long-Awaited Spot Bitcoin ETF

After months of industry consultation, Australia's securities watchdog, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), has given the green light to long awaited spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the world's two largest cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin and Ethereum.

05.11 / 15:03

Ethereum ETF Bitcoin Australian Australian Crypto Australian Crypto-Focused ETF Hits Record, Spot-Based BTC, ETH ETFs Expected

The first crypto industry-focused exchange traded fund (ETF) in Australia was launched on Thursday this week, and within 15 minutes of trading a new record in trading volumes on the Australian stock market was smashed. Meanwhile, new regulations have opened the door for spot-based bitcoin (BTC) and ethereum (ETH) ETFs to launch.

05.11 / 06:13

Blockchain Adoption Banks Executive ANZ bank executive: The ‘weight of money’ means crypto can’t be ignored

One of the ANZ bank’s senior executives has told a Blockchain Australia forum that the crypto sector has grown too big to be ignored by traditional finance.

05.11 / 06:13

business Adoption ETF Australian BetaShares crypto company ETF smashes Australian records on opening day

Australian fund management company BetaShares’ new crypto company ETF smashed Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) records within the first 15 minutes of listing.

05.11 / 04:21

business Law collapses ACX's parent company Blockchain Global collapses owing $15M

Blockchain Global (BGL), the parent company of the now-defunct Australian crypto exchange ACX, has collapsed with outstanding debts of $15 million.

04.11 / 08:45

Digital regulation CEO MICRO Aussie crypto micro investment app Bamboo raises $3M, eyes US market

Blake Cassidy, CEO of Australian micro-investment app Bamboo, has claimed that the Australian Securities Exchange’s (ASX) bias against listing crypto companies is causing an Aussie brain drain leading firms to seek out a US listing.

03.11 / 23:21

Technology Council of Europe removes hijab diversity campaign tweets amid backlash

The Council of Europe has withdrawn images from a social media campaign promoting diversity among women and their freedom to wear the hijab.

03.11 / 23:21

week British trawler detained by France amid fishing row leaves Le Havre after a week

A Scottish trawler detained in France for a week for fishing in French waters without a licence has been released.

03.11 / 16:05

Technology Cleo Smith: Girl, 4, missing since mid-October, found alive and well in Australia

A four-year-old girl who went missing during a camping trip with her parents 18 days ago has been found alive and well, say police in Australia.

03.11 / 12:13

business Blockchain Asia Australian Blockchain forensics firm Chainalysis opens Australian office

Leading blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis is opening its first Australian office in Canberra, coinciding with the news it has partnered with the Commonwealth Bank on its plans to offer crypto trading to 6.5 million app users.

03.11 / 12:03

Ethereum litecoin Bitcoin services Another Major Bank to Begin Offering Bitcoin, Ether & Altcoin Services

Another major bank in the Asia-Pacific area has taken the crypto plunge, with Australia’s Commonwealth Bank (CBA) stating that it will become the first mainstream financial provider in the nation to allow its customers to buy, sell and hold cryptoassets such as bitcoin (BTC) and ethereum (ETH) on its platform.

03.11 / 11:23

Blockchain Digital CEO Gemini services Australia’s CBA first to offer retail crypto-services in the country

Australia’s Commonwealth Bank (CBA) is set to become the country’s first banking institution to allow its customers to buy, sell, and hold crypto-assets. On 3 November, the CBA announced strategic partnerships with global crypto-exchange Gemini and blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis.

03.11 / 10:23

Crypto Trading crypto news Commonwealth Bank of Australia Australia's CBA breaks ranks to offer crypto trading

Commonwealth Bank of Australia will become the country's first to offer retail clients crypto services, Australia's largest bank said on Wednesday, marking a change from the sector that had refused to do business with cryptocurrency providers. Starting with a pilot this year, Commonwealth Bank will partner with Gemini Trust Company LLC, a New York-based crypto exchange, to offer trading in 10 cryptocurrencies through its banking app, which is used by about 6.4 million customers.

03.11 / 04:21

business Adoption Banks Commonwealth Bank to enable crypto trading for 6.5M Aussies, 'other banks will follow'

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) is set to launch crypto trading services for the 6.5 million users of its CommBank app.

02.11 / 14:45

Legal Bitcoin Lawyer Day 1 of ‘Faketoshi’ Trial: Lawyer Reportedly Opens by Saying ‘Today You’ll Meet a Genius’

The legal world has begun the process of getting to the bottom of the controversial Australian computer scientist Craig Wright’s as-yet wholly unsubstantiated assertions that he is Satoshi Nakamoto – the pseudonymous founder of bitcoin (BTC).

02.11 / 11:27

Lowe's Target Manufacturing China's coal shortage eases after Beijing steps in, report says

BEIJING — China's coal shortage is easing thanks to new government policies, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia said in a note Tuesday.

02.11 / 09:55

Blockchain Digital regulation Crypto Companies Aussie crypto companies keen to embrace regulations says senator

Australian Senator for New South Wales Andrew Bragg has asserted that robust regulations would “bring credibility and validity” to the country’s emerging digital asset sector.

02.11 / 09:55

business Sustainability Australian Crypto founders top young Australian rich list

The AFR’s list contains 87 of Australia’s richest entrepreneurs aged 40 and under, with each boasting a net worth greater than AUD 36 million ($26.9 million).

02.11 / 09:41

Deal Australian Australian PM says he won't take 'sledging' from France over submarine deal

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said he wouldn't "cop sledging" from France as he defended his position over a broken submarine deal that launched a diplomatic crisis.

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