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Australian Delivery Service Exploring Blockchain Identity Solutions
Australian delivery company Australia Post is looking into possible blockchain technology applications for storing identity information.
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Why Bitcoin Startups Have the Right to Innovate
A top Australian blockchain lawyer speaks out against what he feels are actions by local banks and governments that restrict FinTech competition.
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ASIC Chief: Blockchain Will Have 'Profound Implications' for Regulators
The head of Australia’s top securities watchdog said earlier this month that blockchain technology will have “profound implications”.
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New Australian Political Party Seeks to Popularize Blockchain Voting
A new Australian political party has proposed the introduction of a blockchain-based voting system that would govern actions of lawmakers.
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Australian Regulator: Banks Didn't Collude Over Bitcoin Account Closures
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has said that Australian banks did not collude in blocking services for bitcoin firms.
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How Blockchain Tech is About to Transform Sharemarket Trading
How the Australian Securities Exchange's investment in blockchain startup Digital Asset Holdings could influence the company's offerings.
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Government Investigation of Alleged Bitcoin Creator Craig Wright Intensifies
Australian tax authorities are reportedly beefing up their investigation of Craig Wright, who last year was alleged to be bitcoin’s creator.
South African authorities are investigating the disappearance of two men.

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Bitcoin Group Cleared to List on Australian Securities Exchange
Australian bitcoin mining firm Bitcoin Group is expected to make its long-awaited debut on the Australian Securities Exchange next month.
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Australian Central Bank Chief: Questions About Blockchain Remain
Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia Glenn Stevens has issued new comments on blockchain technology.
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Bitcoin Miner Faces New Pressure from Australian Regulator
Australian bitcoin firm Bitcoin Group is hiring a bitcoin expert after the country's top regulator raised concerns about its forthcoming IPO.
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