Blockchain Australia is displeased with the way its government is treating the crypto industry locally. According to the association, the government is judging the industry
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Blockchain Australia says gov’t still dismissing industry as a ‘wild west’
The industry body has accused the government of leaning into narratives about malicious actors and scams rather than engaging with the blockchain space to establish
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Singapore grants first regulatory in-principle approval to crypto exchange
Independent Reserve gets the first in-principle approval that gives hope to around 170 crypto exchange applicants waiting to receive an official operating license in Singapore.
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Aussie crypto exchange CoinJar partners with Mastercard for crypto cards
CoinJar Card will be made available through digital and physical cards and currently supports fiat-like transactions for 30 cryptocurrencies.
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Square to acquire Australian fintech Afterpay in $29B deal
Square will acquire Australian fintech firm Afterpay in a $29-billion stock deal, expecting to close the transaction in Q1 2022.
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Blockchain Australia calls the state for crypto safe harbor
The Australian crypto industry “cannot afford to wait years for regulatory clarity,” and consumers require confidence to access crypto services, the Australian blockchain association argued.
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