cryptocurrency
US govt seeks to make cryptocurrency transactions traceable
Mandatory record keeping and reporting mooted.
Dec 23 2020 12:27PM
Swiss central bank says wholesale digital currency trial a success
Large-scale transactions successfully settled.
Dec 4 2020 6:54AM
BTC Markets exposes customer names, emails in botched blast send
Australia's largest cryptocurrency exchange apologises for error.
Dec 2 2020 12:42AM
US seizes over $1 billion in bitcoin tied to Silk Road
Black market site was hacked.
Nov 6 2020 6:45AM
RBA partners with CBA, NAB on digital wholesale currency
Working to build out Ethereum-based PoC by end of 2020.
Nov 2 2020 12:35PM
PayPal to open up network to cryptocurrencies
Will allow customers to hold virtual coins.
Oct 22 2020 5:48AM
Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency taps ex-HSBC exec as CFO of payments unit
Third HSBC staffer to move.
Oct 16 2020 3:16AM
UK watchdog bans Bitcoin-based products for retail investors
Saying most people lose money on them.
Oct 7 2020 12:15PM
RBA still unconvinced by a digital Aussie dollar
'No strong public policy case'.
Sep 21 2020 6:43AM
CSIRO IT contractor spared jail for mining Monero on supercomputer
Intensive correction order imposed for 15 months.
Sep 18 2020 1:15PM
Big European states call for cryptocurrency curbs
To protect consumers.
Sep 14 2020 7:01AM
US seeks to seize 280 cryptocurrency accounts tied to North Korean hacks
Allegedly stolen from two virtual exchanges.
Aug 29 2020 11:20AM
Pandemic pushes central bank digital currencies into top gear
As millions ditch cash for contactless payments.
Jun 12 2020 6:51AM
Sydney woman charged for running alleged unlawful digital currency exchange
Bitcoin, cash seized in searches.
May 15 2020 11:18AM
Ripple sues YouTube over cryptocurrency scams
Takes aim against platform for 'slow' response.
Apr 22 2020 1:13PM
Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency gets a revamp
In the hope it will satisfy regulators.
Apr 17 2020 10:32AM
Crypto-market infrastructure creaks amid volatility test
As bitcoin crashes in worst day for seven years.
Mar 20 2020 12:44PM
Is it a currency? A commodity? Bitcoin has an identity crisis
Abstract debate has real impact on regulation.
Mar 4 2020 1:36PM
US SEC out for justice over Steven Seagal's cryptocurrency marketing
Agrees to pay US$314,000 to resolve charges of "unlawfully touting" cryptocurrency offering.
Feb 28 2020 6:43AM
US securities regulator unveils legal framework for digital coin offerings
Plans to let firms offer, sell tokens under securities laws.
Feb 7 2020 12:55PM
