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“The future is technology by blockchain,” says an Australian Liberal senator.
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2020-11-4 11:54 |
“The future is technology by blockchain,” says an Australian Liberal senator.
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2020-2-13 16:42 | |
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Australian computer scientist and self-acclaimed Bitcoin creator Craig Wright says he plans to acquire 6,000 crypto and blockchain patents as part of his efforts to dominate the entire industry. Wright Plans 6,000 Blockchain Patents Speaking to Australian crypto media outlet Micky, Wright, chief scientist at nChain says the company plans to own about 6,000 patentsRead MoreRead More.
2020-2-4 18:00 | |
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2020-1-21 18:00 | |
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Australian Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has offered a stark warning claiming that terrorists are using crypto-currencies to fund their deadly missions, according to a report by SBS on November 7, 2019.
2019-11-7 13:26 | |
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2019-11-7 05:51 | |
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2019-8-16 11:45 | |
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2019-7-8 18:01 | |
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2019-6-21 10:21 | |
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2019-6-1 02:40 | |
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2019-5-8 21:00 | |
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2019-4-30 13:34 | |
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2019-4-16 15:59 | |
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2019-3-19 09:55 | |
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Australia’s Karen Andrews of the Ministry for Industry, Science and Technology is pledging $100,000 towards furthering blockchain development. In a press release, Andrews says her department will put the money towards “regulation, skills and capacity building, and international competitiveness and collaboration.
2019-3-19 03:00 | |
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The Australian government says its budding blockchain industry needs to be a “world leader,” so it’s promised to write a roadmap and donate AU$100,000 ($71K) towards advancing its usage within the public sector.
2019-3-18 13:17 | |
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New Zealand has suffered one of its darkest days after a terrorist targeted several Christchurch mosques killing 49 people and seriously wounding 20 others. The alleged killer, a 28-year-old Australian man who according to reports says his name is Brenton Tarrant, claimed responsibility for the massacre, which he live-streamed as he gunned down Muslim worshippers.
2019-3-15 16:10 | |
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A world-renowned economic historian who was previously skeptical on Bitcoin now thinks that it has a bright future. The expert also holds that its distinction is going to make it appealing to investors in the upcoming years.
2019-3-7 17:00 | |
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The recognized economic historian Niall Ferguson recognized that he was “very wrong” about Bitcoin (BTC). At The Australian Financial Review Business Summit, he mentioned that he was wrong about what he thought about Bitcoin and blockchain technology.
2019-3-7 00:00 | |
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The economist who told the media Russia was planning to buy $10 billion of Bitcoin has staunchly defended his remarks in the face of ensuing criticism. ‘Who Denied It? Vladimir Putin?’ Speaking to Australian news outlet Micky, which first reported the story earlier this month, Vladislav Ginko dismissed reactions which questioned his reliability.
2019-1-21 11:30 | |
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A Bitcoin ATM company from Australia has reported a weekly turnover of $500,000 AUD (roughly $360,000 USD) despite the cryptocurrency bear market. $360,000 Weekly Turnaround Auscoin, an Australian bitcoin ATM company, has reported a weekly turnaround of $360,000 in 2018.
2019-1-21 21:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency exchanges are catching up to their traditional counterparts, a new study suggests. According to a report released by global professional services company Accenture, revenue from cryptocurrency exchanges is now matching that of traditional exchanges.
2018-11-29 20:08 | |
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An Australian researcher says wide disagreements about underlying prices and lack of short options keep cryptocurrency prices alive.
2018-11-7 13:00 | |
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Australia’s Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) doesn’t appear to be impressed with the current state of blockchain technology. According to its chief digital officer, the technology is being pushed not by governments or users, but by vendors.
2018-10-26 10:00 | |
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Australia's Digital Transformation Agency says blockchain is hyped by firms working with the tech and still has better alternatives.
2018-10-23 17:00 | |
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Australian federal body CSIRO says a blockchain network it developed has achieved 30,000 transactions per second in a global test.
2018-9-26 09:35 | |
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ASIC says that crypto assets require "increased regulatory monitoring."
2018-9-8 23:36 | |
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The Australian Securities Exchange is looking to blockchain technology as a potential replacement for its clearing and settlement services.
2018-8-16 20:30 | |
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Australia is one of the foremost countries to accept blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, says recent reports. The latest addition to the bandwagon is Fred Schebesta, an Australian entrepreneur and Co-Founder of comparison website, Finder.
2018-8-8 01:57 | |
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The Queensland government in Australia is backing a cryptocurrency point-of-sale system that officials believe will help boost tourism throughout the area. Thus far, they have given over $8 million in Australian dollars ($6 million USD) to roughly 70 different companies that will work to inspire innovation and create new ideas within the region’s travel space.
2018-8-2 00:27 | |
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A senior official at the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) said that bitcoin is unlikely to be widely adopted in the country. He outlined the digital currency’s price volatility as well as the stability of the Aussie dollar as the main reasons.
2018-6-27 08:00 | |
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