cryptocurrency

Australia takes another step toward a central bank digital currency

Australia takes another step toward a central bank digital currency

Under Project Acacia.
Staff Writer Jul 11 2025 6:06AM Financial Services
Bankman-Fried's ex-girlfriend Ellison gets two-year sentence over crypto fraud

Bankman-Fried's ex-girlfriend Ellison gets two-year sentence over crypto fraud

For her role in Sam Bankman-Fried's theft of $8 billion in customer funds from the now-bankrupt FTX exchange.
Luc Cohen Sep 25 2024 3:55PM Governance
North Korean hackers sent stolen crypto to wallet used by Asian payment firm

North Korean hackers sent stolen crypto to wallet used by Asian payment firm

Blockchain data shows.
Tom Wilson Jul 16 2024 6:40AM Security
Crypto hacking thefts double to US$1.4 billion

Crypto hacking thefts double to US$1.4 billion

In first half of 2024, researchers say.
Staff Writer Jul 8 2024 6:40AM Security
North Korea laundered US$147.5 million in stolen crypto in March

North Korea laundered US$147.5 million in stolen crypto in March

According to confidential work by United Nations sanctions monitors.
Michelle Nichols May 15 2024 2:03PM Security
ATO seeks client data from crypto exchanges

ATO seeks client data from crypto exchanges

In tax crackdown.
Staff Writer May 7 2024 9:09PM Financial Services
Bitcoin falls to $40,000, lowest level since bitcoin ETF launch

Bitcoin falls to $40,000, lowest level since bitcoin ETF launch

Bitcoin falls to seven-week low following launch of 11 spot bitcoin ETFs.
Staff Writer Jan 23 2024 11:14AM Emerging Tech
How a US bitcoin ETF is seen as a game-changer for crypto

How a US bitcoin ETF is seen as a game-changer for crypto

Tracks bitcoin prices.
Hannah Lang Jan 11 2024 9:40AM Emerging Tech
Gov outlines regulation plan for digital and crypto assets

Gov outlines regulation plan for digital and crypto assets

Intended to protect consumers, without stifling innovation.
Kate Weber Oct 16 2023 12:40PM Financial Services
Central bank test lab develops global bitcoin mapping system

Central bank test lab develops global bitcoin mapping system

Dashboards to be trialled.
Marc Jones Oct 5 2023 6:40AM Financial Services
Senate committee urges digital assets bill "not be passed"

Senate committee urges digital assets bill "not be passed"

Coalition sees crypto regulation bound for "the slow lane".
Kate Weber Sep 6 2023 6:46AM Financial Services
RBA says central digital currency "likely to be some years away"

RBA says central digital currency "likely to be some years away"

More groundwork required.
Kate Weber Aug 24 2023 6:57AM Financial Services
CBA seeks ecosystem approach to target scams

CBA seeks ecosystem approach to target scams

"Banks alone can't fix this problem".
Kate Weber Jun 28 2023 12:08PM Financial Services
CBA to hold payments for some cryptocurrency exchanges

CBA to hold payments for some cryptocurrency exchanges

In efforts to combat fraud.
Kate Weber Jun 9 2023 6:31AM Financial Services
US, South Korea, Japan concerned over North Korea's cyber activities

US, South Korea, Japan concerned over North Korea's cyber activities

Malicious attacks said to support weapons programs.
Soo-hyang Choi and Ju-min Park Apr 11 2023 6:36AM Strategy
CBA, ANZ use cases selected in CBDC pilot project

CBA, ANZ use cases selected in CBDC pilot project

Various financial applications explored.
Kate Weber Mar 2 2023 12:30PM Financial Services
Visa, Mastercard pause crypto push

Visa, Mastercard pause crypto push

Market collapse forces rethink, sources say.
Manya Saini Mar 2 2023 6:40AM Strategy
Treasury starts cryptocurrency regulation consultation

Treasury starts cryptocurrency regulation consultation

Token mapping exercise underway.
Kate Weber Feb 6 2023 6:54AM Financial Services
Westpac sees "many potential advantages" with CBDCs

Westpac sees "many potential advantages" with CBDCs

Said “they could act as form of electronic cash.”
Kate Weber Jan 31 2023 6:51AM Financial Services
NAB pushes forward with stablecoin ambitions

NAB pushes forward with stablecoin ambitions

Almost a year after it first unveiled plans.
Kate Weber Jan 19 2023 6:38PM Strategy

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