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Today in Crypto: Bank of England to Reject Revolut’s Banking Licence Application, ASX Abandons Blockchain, HashKey to Raise Funds at $1BN Valuation, Ledger Co-founder Calls Recover Service Launch a ‘Horrible Mess’

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Australian stock exchange officially abandons blockchain plans: Report

ASX has abandoned its software rebuild using blockchain technology to explore more conventional options. Australia’s stock market operator has abandoned plans to rebuild its software platform using blockchain technology, marking a significant rejection of the once-celebrated concept that gained prominence alongside cryptocurrencies. The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) caused frustration among market participants in November 2022…
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Today in Crypto: Binance Faces Issues in Australia & Joins Hands with TradingView, Ripple Reveals a CBDC Platform, Montenegro Prosecutors Appeal Do Kwon & Han Chang-Joon’s Bail Terms

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Australian ‘Big 4’ bank begins trial for cryptocurrency payment blocks

One of Australia’s Big Four banks announced efforts to combat crypto fraud activities aimed at reducing losses from scams. Westpac, one of Australia’s ’Big Four’ banks, is launching its first trial of scam protection measures designed to combat fraudulent activities related to cryptocurrencies. The protection measures aim to mitigate losses from scams and reduce potential…
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Australia marks first FX transaction using a CBDC as eAUD pilot continues

The Australian digital dollar was used in a trade for a U.S. dollar stablecoin using an Ethereum layer 2 blockchain. Australia has successfully made its first foreign exchange transaction using eAUD as part of a live pilot for the country’s potential central bank digital currency (CBDC). It comes amid a rising interest from countries around…
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Binance Australia suspends AUD fiat services, citing issues with third party

Australian dollar deposits and withdrawals have been impacted due to a decision made by its third-party provider, it said in an announcement. Cryptocurrency exchange Binance Australia has informed users it has suspended Australian dollar services as its local payment services provider has seemingly stopped support for the exchange. On May 18, Binance Australia tweeted that…
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Today in Crypto: Sentiment Recovers 90% of Funds from Hacker, Major Chinese State-owned Company Launching Two Crypto Funds, Australian Regulator Cancels Binance’s Derivatives License

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Australian senator introduces private bill to expedite crypto regulation

Senator Andrew Bragg has introduced a bill proposing regulatory standards for the cryptocurrency industry in Australia. A new bill has been introduced to the Australian Parliament proposing regulations for providing cryptocurrency services in the country. Senator Andrew Bragg submitted a private senators’ bill titled Digital Assets (Market Regulation) Bill 2023 to “protect consumers and promote…
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Mastercard to settle transactions for stablecoin wallet in APAC

Mastercard has entered a collaboration that would allow retail customers in the APAC region to spend their stablecoins anywhere Mastercard is accepted. Global payment provider Mastercard is launching a stablecoin digital wallet integration with the Australian stablecoin platform Stables. Mastercard and Stables on March 20 announced a collaboration to allow retail customers in the Asia-Pacific…
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Today in Crypto: Wirex & Novatti to Issue Cards to Australians, 280 Networks & $25BN at Risk Due to a Vulnerability, China’s ‘Surveillance Coins’ vs US ‘Freedom Coins’

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