
Australia
Tokenized money, CBDC could be the future of money: Australia’s central bank
The deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia dismissed “speculative cryptocurrencies” and risky stablecoins but said tokenized deposits could...
Mastercard pilot in Australia demonstrates how CBDC could wipe out stablecoins
Mastercard demonstrated how a digital Australian dollar can be “wrapped” and deployed on various public blockchains, competing with existing stablecoins.
Australia’s new regime proposal to bring digital asset platforms in line with financial laws
The Australian Federal Government suggested a new type of financial product called a "digital asset facility" that would bring digital...
Australia’s central bank wants more power to monitor digital wallets
Australian Federal Government's Treasury Department is calling for feedback from stakeholders on the draft legislation until November 1, 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
Bit Trade, Kraken’s provider in Australia, faces a lawsuit after Australia’s securities regulator determined it failed to comply with the...