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Specter of Ethereum Hard Fork Worries Australian Banking Group
As the ethereum community debates a hard fork option to undo losses sustained by The DAO, ANZ is questioning the credibility of public blockchains.
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Multiple Bidders Claim $16 Million in Australian Bitcoin Auction
As many as four bidders have claimed $16m in bitcoin recently auctioned off in Australia by Ernst & Young.
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$19 Million in Bitcoin Hits the Auction Block in Australia
More than $19m worth of bitcoin is now being sold at auction, though few details are available on participants involved.
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Ernst & Young to Sell $12 Million in Bitcoin at Auction
Ernst & Young has announced it will auction $12.9m worth of bitcoin confiscated from a former Silk Road user.
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Australia Nearing Decision on Bitcoin Exchange Regulation
The Australian government has officially responded to a Senate report that offered regulatory recommendations for digital currencies.
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Australian Government Outlines Three Solutions to Double Bitcoin Tax
The Australian government has proposed several ways to address issues related to the application of goods-and-services tax to digital currencies.
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Stock Transfer Firm, Blockchain Startup Partner to Build Securities Registry
Australian stock transfer company Computershare is working with a UK-based blockchain startup to create securities registries using the technology.
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Australian Regulator: Too Early to Investigate Troubled Bitcoin Firm Igot
Australia’s securities regulator has suggested it cannot yet intervene in a dispute involving bitcoin service Igot and unhappy customers.
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ASX Affirms Blockchain Support Following CEO Departure
ASX remains committed to its plans for potential blockchain integration even after the man who helped lead the project resigned.
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Doubt Cast on ASX Blockchain Trial as CEO Resigns
The ASX CEO who championed the company’s adoption of blockchain tech has resigned, prompting questions about its blockchain work.
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