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ASIC Raids Binance Australia as Global Regulatory Hurdles Mount
As reported by Bloomberg, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) executed a search operation at the offices of Binance Australia. This operation is a part of an ongoing inquiry into the crypto giant's now-closed local derivatives business, highlighting the intensifying regulatory scrutiny Binance is encountering.
Reuters: Binance Australia Users Rush to Sell Bitcoin Amid Payment Issues
According to a recent report by Reuters, Bitcoin prices on Binance's Australian platform were almost A$9,000 lower than those on rival exchanges on Tuesday.
Bitcoin Retreats to Around $30k: Decoding the Technical Indicators and Regulatory Factors
In today's market developments, Bitcoin has retracted to around $30k, weighed down by various technical factors and a series of recent regulatory interventions.
Australian Crypto Community Remains Enthusiastic Despite Regulatory Concerns
Despite regulatory concerns dominating discussions at recent crypto conferences in the US and Australia, the crypto community remains enthusiastic about the potential of digital assets. Attendees are more focused on discussing intelligent questions around regulation and tax rather than the extravagances of past events. Interest in crypto remains high, and the rise in the price of Bitcoin is encouraging the crypto-curious to attend conferences and ask beginner-level questions.
Binance Australia Appoints Former DigitalX EXEC Leigh Travers as New CEO
Binance exchange officially announced yesterday that hired former DigitalX CEO and director Leigh Travers as the CEO of Binance Australia.
Ripple Faces Trademark Lawsuit in Australia for 'PayID' Infringement
Ripple Labs is facing a lawsuit by New Payments Platform Australia (NPPA) for allegedly violating intellectual property rights for the branding of ‘PayID’.
Coca-Cola Vendors Accept Bitcoin in Australia and New Zealand
Amatil, the Coca-Cola company's biggest distributor in Australia and New Zealand has partnered with Centrapay, a payment startup to enable customers to pay with Bitcoin and other digital currencies.
Binance Unveils Bitcoin Quarterly Futures
World's number one crypto exchange Binance unveils BTC Quarterly Futures for Customers with competitive offerings
Reserve Bank of Australia Will Explore Wholesale CBDC with ConsenSys Ethereum POC
The Reserve Bank of Australia has partnered with leading Australian banks and ConsenSys Software to explore wholesale CBDCs and distributed ledger technology (DLT).
The Reserve Bank of Australia Refuses to Join the CBDC Bandwagon
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has refused to join the bandwagon with respect to the development and issuance of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
Australia Securities Exchange Moves For Blockchain Technology, CHI-X Calls For More Regulatory Supervisions
Australia Securities Exchange (ASX) plans to switch to distributed ledger technology by April 2021, replacing its clearing system, registry, and settlement with the technology for the sole purpose of cutting costs for customers.
Bitcoin Adoption Accelerating in NGO Sectors Across Australia, Europe, And North America
NGOs are now cashing in on cryptocurrencies. A new report reveals that an increasing number of charities continue to adopt bitcoin cryptocurrency majorly across North America, Europe, and Australia.
Binance CEO Officially Announces the Launch of Binance Futures
The CEO of Binance, Changpeng Zhao had announced the official launch of Binance Futures. The announcement which he made open to the general public on September 9 could be seen bold strides in the right direction following the Bakkt's announcement of the Bitcoin futures.
Reserve Bank of Australia Meeting Finds No Strong Case for CBDC or e-AUD
The Reserve Bank of Australia has found no strong public policy-case to issue a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC).
KPMG Launches Blockchain-Integrated Supply Chain Platform in Australia, China & Japan
Big Four audit firm, KPMG has announced that it has rolled out a blockchain-enabled track and trace platform dubbed KPMG Origins in Australia, China, and Japan. The platform leverages on emerging technological innovations, such as blockchain and internet of things sensors (IoT), as well as analytics and data tools.
Binance Adds Smart Contracts to its Blockchain Platform, Moving Towards Direct Competition with Ethereum
Crypto giant Binance will be adding smart contracts to its blockchain platform, Binance Chain, according to its whitepaper released today.
Binance Completed Their "Largest Upgrade" in 2 years, What was Improved?
Binance upgrades its cryptocurrency exchange platform and says it the biggest upgrade they've done in years.