Australia

India, Australia to collaborate on blockchain and AI regulatory approaches
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1 October, 2023

India, Australia to collaborate on blockchain and AI regulatory approaches

India and Australia unite to shape global blockchain and AI regulations, focusing on ethical frameworks and uniform standards for 6G...
Kraken sued in Australia over failure to explain product to customers
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22 September, 2023

Kraken sued in Australia over failure to explain product to customers

Bit Trade, Kraken’s provider in Australia, faces a lawsuit after Australia’s securities regulator determined it failed to comply with the...
Reserve Bank of Australia: CBDC is still some years away
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24 August, 2023

Reserve Bank of Australia: CBDC is still some years away

The Reserve Bank of Australia kicked off a research project into the viability of a CBDC in 2022 and says...
Digital asset lender Helio hit with $10,000 bond in Australia over false licensing claims
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23 August, 2023

Digital asset lender Helio hit with $10,000 bond in Australia over false licensing claims

Helio falsely claimed to possess an Australian credit license in 2019 and has been sentenced to a one-year AUD 15,000...
Australia’s Bendigo Bank bans high-risk digital currency payments for 2.3M clients
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8 August, 2023

Australia’s Bendigo Bank bans high-risk digital currency payments for 2.3M clients

Bendigo Bank admitted that the ban would also affect genuine payments, but it’s a risk it must take following similar...
Australian watchdog charges after eToro over high-risk CFDs offering
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8 August, 2023

Australian watchdog charges after eToro over high-risk CFDs offering

The ASIC says that eToro offered its highly-leveraged CFDs—which include digital assets—to retail investors without trading experience, with 77% of...