2 Aussie crypto exchanges halt operations after executive’s arrest
The executive was reportedly involved in a side business that included the importation and trafficking of illegal drugs.
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AUSTRAC looks to protect fund transfers through blockchain technology
AUSTRAC is working in conjunction with the Swinburne University of Technology to build a prototype that will be able to interconnect a large number of different types of businesses, including banks and casinos.
Australia registers 250 crypto exchanges, legitimizes the industry
Australia has now registered 246 crypto exchanges. The registrations come after the country's top financial intelligence agency enacted new anti-money laundering rules last year.
Australia freezes John Bigatton’s assets in relation to BitConnect
The Australian Securities and Investment Commission has frozen the assets of John Bigatton, BitConnect’s Australia representative.
ASX continues with plans to launch blockchain settlement system
Despite its CEO stepping down, The Australian Securities Exchange will proceed with its plans to roll out a blockchain clearing and settlement system.
Australian insurance company asks, “Where’s the beef?”
The National Transport Insurance (NTI) has begun a partnership with BeefLedger to create an end-to-end tracking of beef exports in the country.
CoinZoom secures license to start Australian operations
CoinZoom, a U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, will soon start its operations in Australia after its subsidiary, CoinZoom Australia, received approval from the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre.
New crypto payments platform coming to Australia
Ivy and HiveEx.com have teamed up to offer IvyPay, which will allow crypto owners to use their holdings to pay bills or to transfer funds directly to their bank accounts.
Austrian government supports new cancer screening solution that uses AI and blockchain for 90% accuracy
The Austrian Government will support UK startup Lancor Scientific to open a cancer research laboratory in Graz, Styria, that aims to push for 90% accuracy for cancer screening.
Australia Post partners with crypto exchanges for KYC checks
Australia Post is working with cryptocurrency exchanges to speed up KYC checks through a new proprietary digital ID service, slashing the time it takes for users to verify their new accounts.
Australia Securities Investments Commission pulls the plug on ICO
Global Tech Exchange, a blockchain project out of Brisbane, Australia, was ordered to be shut down by the Australia Securities Investments Commission (ASIC).
Aussie state considers blockchain tech for land registry
New South Wales Land Registry Services has launched a new proof-of-concept trial for a blockchain-based system for recording property transactions.