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5 charged in connection with $2.7M Australian cryptocurrency scam
Australian police have charged five people in connection with a protracted cold call cryptocurrency investment scam that tricked more than 100 victims into losing $2. 7 million. The scam, which operated from Australia‘s Gold Coast, was busted as part of ‘Operation Quebec Walnut. дальше »
2019-8-8 14:21 | |
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Cryptocurrency Mining Firm Ordered to Return Investors Money
The Texas Securities Commissioner has ordered AWS Mining, a mining firm operating in the state, to repay their investors any money they had put into mining contracts. In Texas, the state securities regulators went on a statewide crackdown of illegitimate cryptocurrency businesses that were soliciting investors from Texas. дальше »
2019-8-4 13:19 | |
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Decentralized Custodial Private Key Solution Launched by Austrian Security Agency
An Austrian high-security company with experience in e-governance solutions for the Australian government has launched Chainlock, a new decentralized private key management solution that mostly aims to target the B2B market. дальше »
2019-7-29 17:00 | |
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Australian Elderly Couple Lose $900,000 Retirement Savings to Crypto Scam
Mike and Karen Taylor, an elderly couple in Melbourne, Australia have revealed how they were duped 900,000 AUD ($633k) of their retirement savings. According to the duo, they had invested their life savings in a cryptocurrency trading website that looked legit but later turned out to be a scam in disguise. дальше »
2019-7-21 22:53 | |
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Australian Couple Loses $900K to Crypto Scam Despite Regulator’s Efforts
An Australian couple lost AUD $900,000 after “investing” in an elaborate cryptocurrency scam. Mike Taylor, 70, and his wife Karen told local station 7News that the losses represented the couple’s lifetime savings: “That was the whole of our superannuation – that’s now gone. дальше »
2019-7-20 23:00 | |
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Australian retirees lose their $900,000 pension fund in cryptocurrency scam
A retired couple in Australia have reportedly lost $900,000 to an elaborate cryptocurrency scam. Mike and Karen Taylor were traveling around Australia in a camper van when they fell for the online scam. дальше »
2019-7-19 16:46 | |
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Popular Aussie commentator calls for ban on Bitcoin and its imitators citing an episode of ‘Billions’
Following a correction wave and some pullback, the world’s largest cryptocurrency is surging again. This has caused many to turn bullish about the coin again. However, award-winning Australian journalist and the owner of financial services company Switzer Financial Group, Peter Switzer, thinks otherwise, after he called for a ban on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-7-10 23:30 | |
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US tip-off leads to arrest after man buys child abuse imagery with cryptocurrency in Australia
An Australian man has been charged after authorities linked him to a cryptocurrency account used to buy child exploitation material. An investigation, following a tip off from US authorities in December last year, traced the account back to a 27-year-old man from Sydney. дальше »
2019-7-9 12:09 | |
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Bitcoin Too Volatile and Should be Banned according to Aussie Finance “Expert”
Noted Australian finance commentator, Peter Switzer believes bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are too volatile to be useful. The founder of the Switzer Financial Group advised governments in a July 8, 2019, blog post quoted by Micky, to either ban or tightly regulate cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-7-9 09:00 | |
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Australian Woman Travels to Ten Countries in 12 Weeks on Cryptocurrency Alone
Many of the critics of cryptocurrency asset like Bitcoin and Ethereum argue that nobody spends them as they are intended to be, and even less accept it as payment making everyday tasks like shopping or traveling extremely challenging if only using cryptocurrency as a means to pay for goods and services. дальше »
2019-7-6 03:00 | |
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Australian Banks Set to Trial IBM’s Blockchain Platform for Retail Financing
The three largest banks in Australia, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. and, Westpac Banking Corp are partnering with Scentre, a Westfield mall owner, to test IBM’s new blockchain-based bank guarantee platform for processing retail financing, reports Reuters on July 4, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-5 05:00 | |
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Ex-Australian Football Player Tried Killing Drug Habits with Bitcoin Trading
Mark “Bomber” Thompson, a former premiership coach in the Australian Football League (AFL), has admitted to abusing drugs and trading cryptocurrency. According to Thompson, quitting professional football made him depressed, so he channeled all his energy into high-risk crypto speculation, reports SMH on June 26, 2019. дальше »
2019-6-28 13:00 | |
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Australian taxation laws make crypto-investor pay $100,000 for assets worth only $20,000
Over the years, Australia has been one of the top countries in the world to consistently promote the idea of cryptocurrency and Bitcoin. Adoption is a key factor for the general growth of virtual assets, with Australia playing a crucial role towards the wider adoption of crypto-assets. дальше »
2019-6-24 11:00 | |
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Bitcoin is a poor store of value compared to Australian dollars, claims Reserve Bank of Australia
As cryptocurrency makes a sheepish entry into the mainstream, every individual, industry, and nation is finally forced to choose sides between the status quo and the disruption. Numerous entities have also put forth their interests in the ecosystem through various gestures including partnerships, payment acceptance and trademark registrations. дальше »
2019-6-21 13:15 | |
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Australia: Cryptocurrency unlikely for retail payments, Facebook or not
The world is still processing the specifics of Facebook‘s Libra digital currency, but even the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has realized it’s set to rub cryptocurrency purists the wrong way. дальше »
2019-6-20 12:38 | |
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‘A Clear Threat’: Big Four Australian Bank Fears Facebook’s Crypto Libra
By CCN Markets: Facebook’s foray into cryptocurrencies with Libra has met with a ton of mixed reactions. While some are going gaga over the social media giant’s latest effort that’s supposed to enable cross-border payments at the tap of a button, the traditionalists are taking a dim view. дальше »
2019-6-21 10:21 | |
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Oxfam adopts crypto; distributes disaster relief in the form of cryptocurrencies in Vanuatu
Oxfam has joined hands with an Australian tech start-up, Sempo, and a blockchain technology company, ConsenSys, to provide aid to disaster victims in Vanuatu. However, in something out of the customary, Oxfam will be providing this aid in cryptocurrency, and not in cash. дальше »
2019-6-18 21:00 | |
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World’s first Bitcoin ETF may find its home in the land down under as Australian accounting firm contemplates proposal
Adoption is a major dilemma in the cryptocurrency space, with virtual assets continuously working towards legitimate approval for worldwide implementation. Bitcoin [BTC], which is evidently the most preferred one in the ecosystem due its high price valuation and popularity, has recently been trying to receive an ETF approval. дальше »
2019-6-12 14:30 | |
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Crypto Gets Swept Up in International Tax Evasion Crackdown
By CCN: An international tax evasion authority comprising five major global economic powers is taking cryptocurrency seriously. A year ago, five world powers created the Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement, or J5, with a particular interest in cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-6-6 21:30 | |
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Craig Wright Says Bitcoin Is Going to Zero, Vows to Find Fake Satoshis
By CCN: Australian entrepreneur Craig Wright, the self-proclaimed inventor of bitcoin, has anointed himself the new sheriff of Crypto Town. And his first task is to hunt down “fake” Satoshis to prove once and for all that he’s the real deal. дальше »
2019-6-1 02:40 | |
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Australian Government Publishes Update on Cryptocurrency and ICO Rules
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has published an update on how it intends to regulate crypto-related businesses and initial coin offerings (ICOs). дальше »
2019-6-1 19:04 | |
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Someone in China Just Filed a Copyright for The Bitcoin Whitepaper
Another person – apparently the second in the world – has submitted a copyright claim on the Bitcoin whitepaper, documents confirm. Wei Liu ‘Invents’ Bitcoin In a fresh development noted by a social media user, Wei Liu, a former executive at cryptocurrency exchange Bibox, submitted recognition of ownership May 24. дальше »
2019-5-30 16:00 | |
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‘Bitcoin Will Disappear,’ Craig Wright Rants in Blistering ‘Satoshi’ Manifesto
By CCN: Australian entrepreneur Craig Wright published a blistering manifesto that argues bitcoin (BTC) will eventually disappear because it’s being used to facilitate criminal activity. And that perverts his original vision for the cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-5-26 19:45 | |
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US Copyright Office: No ‘Truth’ Behind Craig Wright’s Bitcoin Satoshi Claim
By CCN: Australian entrepreneur Craig Wright shocked the cryptocurrency community on Tuesday by filing copyright registrations over the Bitcoin whitepaper and early Bitcoin code. In a press release, Wright claimed the US Copyright Office had officially “recognized” his role as the true bitcoin creator. дальше »
2019-5-23 10:39 | |
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Australian Civil Servant Caught Mining Crypto With Government Hardware
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has charged a government employee alleged to have misused government IT infrastructure for personal cryptomining operations, per a press release. дальше »
2019-5-22 18:47 | |
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Australian Worker Faces Jail Term for Illegal Bitcoin Mining
Despite the fact that the price of bitcoin and other digital assets are just trying to recover from the winter of 2018, the crypto fever remains as hot as ever. Now, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) have charged a 33-year-old Sydney man for illegally mining cryptos with the federal government agency’s computers, reports local newsRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-22 11:00 | |
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TrustED and Binance Launch Service, First ICO Offering with Binance Chain
May, 2019 – Adelaide, Australia – TrustEd, an Australian start-up dedicated to bringing transparency to verification of academic credentials via blockchain, and Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange and developer of proprietary blockchain Binance Chain, have entered an agreement to launch TrustED on Binance Chain. дальше »
2019-5-22 03:43 | |
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Illegal crypto-mining: Australian man could face 10 years in jail for illegally mining cryptocurrencies using government devices
An unnamed man from Killara in New South Wales, Australia, is being charged by the Australian authorities for making use of government computer systems to mine cryptocurrencies for self-gain. The man, formerly an Australian government employee, worked as an IT contractor and has been accused of converting government computers into cryptocurrency mining devices. дальше »
2019-5-21 19:30 | |
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Australian civil servant faces 10 years for mining cryptocurrency on government computers
An Australian government employee is appearing in court today after using work equipment to mine cryptocurrency for his own gain. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) allege that the 33 year-old from Killara in New South Wales took advantage of his position as an IT contractor to modify government computer systems to mine cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-5-21 13:27 | |
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Australian Government Employee Charged With Mining Crypto at Work
A 33-year-old Australian IT contractor has been charged after he allegedly mined cryptocurrency on government computer systems. дальше »
2019-5-21 13:00 | |
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Aussie Bitcoin Miner Retrofits Government Computers, Faces 10 Years in Prison
By CCN: A man from Sydney, Australia will appear in court on Tuesday after turning a government computer into a bitcoin mining rig. He allegedly mined $9,000 worth of cryptocurrency on the modified machine. дальше »
2019-5-21 12:26 | |
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TrustED and Binance Launch Service, First ICO Offering with Binance Chain
Bitcoin Press Release: Australian academic credential verification startup TrustED and top cryptocurrency exchange Binance, announce first ICO offering on the new Binance Chain. 20th May, 2019 – Adelaide, Australia – TrustEd, an Australian start-up dedicated to bringing transparency to verification of academic credentials via blockchain, and Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange and developer of […] The post TrustED and Binance Launch Service, First ICO Offering with Binance Chain appeared first on Bitcoin PR Buzz. дальше »
2019-5-21 23:21 | |
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Australia’s Cancer Faker Used Defrauded Funds to Secretly Trade Cryptocurrency
By CCN: An Australian woman who faked cancer and duped people into buying her products, Belle Gibson, may have used the proceeds of her fraudulent scheme to trade crypto among other assets. This emerged after she appeared in court over her failure to pay a $285,000 (AUD$410,000) fine, per The Guardian. дальше »
2019-5-15 17:02 | |
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Australian ‘influencer’ Belle Gibson faked cancer and used profits to trade cryptocurrency
Authorities are investigating an Australian social media influencer‘s bank accounts after she defrauded her followers with fake cancer claims and used the money to trade cryptocurrency. Annabelle “Belle” Gibson has been systematically lying to her followers and using her company’s profits to trade cryptocurrencies, futures, and place sports bets, the Canberra Times reports. дальше »
2019-5-14 12:36 | |
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Shuttered Indian Bitcoin Exchange Zebpay Breathes New Life in Australia
By CCN: Singapore-based Zebpay, which operated one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in India, has recently launched its crypto trading solutions in Australia. Starting this week, the new service enables Australian clients to buy Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Ripple (XRP), and Litecoin (LTC) with Australian dollars. дальше »
2019-5-9 14:42 | |
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India Cryptocurrency Ban Unlikely, Says CEO Of Exiled Zebpay
The CEO of Zebpay, which left India due to banking restrictions, says the rumored cryptocurrency blanket-ban is unlikely to happen. Ajeet Khurana was talking as the company announced the opening of a new headquarters in Melbourne, Australia. дальше »
2019-5-8 21:00 | |
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Australian Securities Exchange Opens Blockchain-based Customer Development Environment
On May 7, 2019, the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), Australia’s primary securities exchange, announced the opening of its Customer Development Environment (CDE), a blockchain-based equity clearing and settlement platform which can be used by its customers for interacting and experimenting. дальше »
2019-5-8 16:00 | |
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Australian Securities Exchange Opens Customer Development Environment for Blockchain Testing
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) published a report on May 7, 2019, announcing the opening of its Customer Development Environment (CDE) for distributed ledger technology (DLT) testing. The exchange which has been developing a clearing and settlement system based on blockchain technology announced this latest development as it works towards a fully functional platform by […] Australian Securities Exchange Opens Customer Development Environment for Blockchain Testing was originally found on Cryptocurrency News | Tech, Privacy, Bitcoin & Blockchain | Blokt. дальше »
2019-5-7 15:59 | |
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Cointree enables bitcoin (BTC) buys with AUD and increases limits
CryptoNinjas Cointree, an Australian bitcoin, and cryptocurrency exchange, today released an important update for its members. With this latest update, Cointree members are now able to buy bitcoin along with any of the 100+ supported cryptocurrencies directly with AUD. дальше »
2019-5-6 13:44 | |
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Australia Tax Office Tries To Track Down Cryptocurrency-Tax Evaders
Thus far, Australian cryptocurrency traders have been able to avoid the gaze of the tax man without too much effort. But this week, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) launched a data-matching program, in an attempt to hunt down evaders. дальше »
2019-5-3 18:00 | |
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Australian Tax Authorities Collect Crypto Data to Verify Tax Compliance
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO), on April 30, 2019, announced that they were collecting trading records from designated service providers (DSPs) to ensure that cryptocurrency traders were presenting accurate income statements and not cutting out on taxes. дальше »
2019-5-2 13:00 | |
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Australia’s Tax Authority Goes On The Offense Towards Elusive Cryptocurrency Traders
Australia’s Tax Authority Goes Behind Cryptocurrency Traders The Australian tax authority is trying to go behind users that deal with virtual currencies to be sure they pay their virtual currency taxes. дальше »
2019-5-1 22:20 | |
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Australia’s taxman is clamping down on cryptocurrency traders
Australia is clamping down on the taxation of cryptocurrencies. The country’s tax office is collecting bulk records from Australian cryptocurrency service providers as part of a data matching scheme to make sure traders are paying the correct amount of tax. дальше »
2019-4-30 13:34 | |
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