Blockchain

Jul

Blockchain Australia wants flexibility from regulators to help crypto industry innovate

Blockchain Australia has suggested crypto asset regulations need updating with a “fit-for-purpose” approach to help foster growth and innovation.

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Jul

The Role of Blockchain in Finance

Blockchain offers tremendous benefits for businesses. The question is whether they will use them to their advantage.

Blockchain . FinTech

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Jul

Australia faces big choices on crypto regulation

The Select Committee on Australia as a Technology and Financial Centre has launched a new round of consultation.

Bitcoin . Blockchain . Currency . FinTech

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Jun

Civic Ledger awarded as Technology Pioneers by World Economic Forum

Australia’s Civic Ledger was selected among hundreds of candidates as one of the “Technology Pioneers” by the World Economic Forum.

Blockchain . FinTech

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Apr

Fintech Committee asks for separate software R&D scheme for Australia

The Select Committee on Financial Technology and Regulatory Technology has published its second report on the state of fintech and regtech in Australia, focusing again on how the government can do more to support research and development (R&D) activities, and, of course, promote blockchain. Round two from the committee makes a total of 23 recommendations and either builds on, or supersedes, the 32 it made in September. Australia's R&D laws have faced scrutiny from the country's startups and big business for many years. However, the 2020-21 federal Budget contained a AU$2 billion boost in additional research and development tax incentives (RDTI). The committee said while the changes were welcome, it wants further tweaks, recommending it […]

Blockchain . FinTech

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Apr

Law firm Piper Alderman executes blockchain-based payment guarantee

Australian law firm Piper Alderman has become the first legal firm in Australia to execute a blockchain-based payment guarantee in a commercial contract.

Blockchain . FinTech . Payments

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