Category: Australia

UNICEF Taps In-Browser Mining to Raise Funds for Children in Need

UNICEF Australia has launched a website that harness supporters’ computers to raise donations via cryptocurrency mining.

June 10, 2018
ASX Exchange Targets 2020 for DLT Settlement System Launch

The Australian Securities Exchange provided an update on its plans to replace its settlement and clearing system with blockchain technology.

June 8, 2018
PR: LEEKICO helps Blockchain Network Connectivity Project NKN to Close Successful Crowdfunding

This is a paid press release, which contains forward looking statements, and should be treated as advertising or promotional material. Bitcoin.com does not endorse nor support this product/service. Bitcoin.com is not responsible for or liable for any content, accuracy or quality within the press release. Sydney, Australia – LEEKICO, a one-stop-service ICO platform, successfully supported…

June 6, 2018
20MW Solar Farm Set to Power Crypto Mining in Rural Australia

Reports have indicated that planning approval has been granted for a 20-megawatt solar farm that will be used to power cryptocurrency mining and a data center in Collie, Western Australia. Also Read: Bitcoin’s Near Term Fortunes: “Inflows of Big Money,” New Indices Emerge 20MW Solar Farm to Power Cryptocurrency Mining in Western Australia The application for…

June 3, 2018
“With Revolution Comes Risk”: Australia’s Securities Regulator Updates ICO And Crypto Guidelines

Australia’s Securities and Investments Commissioner has spoken of updated regulatory guidelines for cryptocurrencies and ICOs #NEWS

May 25, 2018
Australia's Securities Watchdog Airs Concerns About Overseas ICOs

ASIC is to extend its guidelines on initial coin offerings over concerns about overseas projects targeting local investors.

May 24, 2018
‘A Key Focus’: Australian Regulator Talks Updated ICO, Crypto Guidelines

Australia’s financial regulator and watchdog is revising its posture on initial coin offerings (ICOs) and cryptocurrencies in the coming weeks, stressing that keeping an ‘open mind’ to new financial technologies will not come at the expense of ‘basic consumer protection‘ practices. Speaking at a Sydney FinTech event with a number of blockchain and crypto-related companies…

May 23, 2018
Banking App Revolut Becomes Tech ‘Unicorn’ Valued At $1.7 Bln After Latest Funding Round

Banking app Revolut raises $250 mln in funding round – now valued at $1.7 bln, making it a “unicorn” startup #NEWS

May 15, 2018
CoinJar Launches Bitcoin Donation Drive for Teen Entrepreneur

The Australia-based exchange is giving a funding boost to an enterprising young farmer.

May 15, 2014