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The Reserve Bank of Australia Refuses to Join the CBDC Bandwagon
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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).

How Australia's National Blockchain Roadmap Will Change The Future
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How Australia's National Blockchain Roadmap Will Change The Future

Australia was one of the first countries to recognize the immense potential of blockchain technology and to incorporate it into various sectors in the country.

Reserve Bank of Australia Meeting Finds No Strong Case for CBDC or e-AUD
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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).

Welcoming the Future of Finance with Blockchain
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Welcoming the Future of Finance with Blockchain

Blockchain is not limited to creating cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. In fact, it has the potential to entirely remodel every industry out there, including the financial institutions.

New South Wales Treasury Proposes Flexible Regulatory Reform For Blockchain
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New South Wales Treasury Proposes Flexible Regulatory Reform For Blockchain

Australia’s New South Wales is proposing a flexible regulatory reform to accommodate the thriving blockchain and cryptocurrency ecosystem

Facebook, Google, Twitter Face $600 Million Class Action Lawsuit Over Cryptocurrency Ad Ban
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Facebook, Google, Twitter Face $600 Million Class Action Lawsuit Over Cryptocurrency Ad Ban

The trio of Facebook, Google and Twitter have been slammed by a $600 million class-action lawsuit by a group of companies and individuals backed by Sydney based JPB Liberty

Australia's National Blockchain Steering Committee Mobilizes Domestic Developer Community
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Australia's National Blockchain Steering Committee Mobilizes Domestic Developer Community

The Australian National Blockchain Roadmap Steering Committee is seeking expressions of interest from its domestic blockchain community to create working groups on supply chain and credentialing.

Is China Hacking Australia? Cryptojacking Cyberattacks Hit Hard Down Under
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Is China Hacking Australia? Cryptojacking Cyberattacks Hit Hard Down Under

The Australian Cyber Security Center has published a report highlighting vulnerabilities that are being exploited by hackers using cryptojacking malware.

Australia Records Over $14 Million Losses to Crypto Scams in 2019
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Australia Records Over $14 Million Losses to Crypto Scams in 2019

Scamwatch, an Australian website dedicated to reporting scams saw an increase in crypto relating scams amounting to $14 million

Coca-Cola Vendors Accept Bitcoin in Australia and New Zealand
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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.