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02.11 / 07:39

cryptocurrency Man Bitcoin Mystery of Who Invented Bitcoin Hangs Over Scientist's Trial

Craig Wright (center) is the self-described inventor of Bitcoin.

02.11 / 07:11

Blockchain Law Scams class action Aussie firm to launch $100M class action over dodgy QOIN token

The issuer of a controversial cryptocurrency that can only be sold in batches of $125 daily on a single exchange is facing pushback from an Australian law firm.

29.10 / 17:45

Digital ETF VanEck Bitcoin guidelines Australia: ASIC issues new guidelines on ETFs, for investor protection

The debate over the safety of cryptocurrency-backed investment products has been reignited with the launch of the United States’ first Bitcoin Futures ETF. Many other countries are grappling with the nitty-gritties of approving investment products backed by unregulated and volatile digital assets. Australia happens to be one of them.

29.10 / 16:55

Ethereum ETF Bitcoin Australian Australian Regulator Gives Thumbs Up to Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has released a set of guidelines for crypto-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in Australia, which could mean Australians will be able to trade bitcoin (BTC) and ethereum (ETH) ETFs in the coming months.

29.10 / 13:45

LinkedIn HSBC Macquarie vice chair Trading Places: Macquarie loses investment bank co-head, HSBC hires vice chair

This week saw high-profile moves at Macquarie and HSBC in London, with plenty of changes on Wall Street also worth keeping an eye on.

29.10 / 12:21

Government ETF Bitcoin ETPs guidelines Australian Australian securities regulator issues guidelines for crypto ETPs

The Australia Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has issued its response to public consultation on cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs) alongside fresh industry guidance.

29.10 / 10:55

Macquarie’s investment bank co-head Wong steps down after 22 years

The co-head of Macquarie's investment bank is stepping down after 22 years with the Australian firm.

29.10 / 09:59

Time Australian Macron and Biden to meet in person for first time since Australian submarine crisis

French President Emmanuel Macron and his US counterpart, Joe Biden, will meet in Rome ahead of the G20 summit on Friday as they seek to mend relations following the Australian submarine crisis.

28.10 / 13:22

Provident Digital ETF The First Crypto Miner ETF Unveils in Australia

Australian Bitcoin miner Iris Energy applies for an initial public offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq. The stock code is «IREN». Reportedly, $100 million has been raised.

28.10 / 11:27

Art LGBT gay rights Australian 'This shouldn't be news': Australian footballer Josh Cavallo comes out as gay

"I'm a footballer and I'm proud to be gay."

28.10 / 07:23

COST UPS NOT China is ramping up coal imports from Russia — but not Australia

BEIJING — As China tries to resolve its power shortage, the country is also ramping up its coal imports — bringing in three times as much coal from Russia compared to last year, China customs data show.

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