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cryptocurrency
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
AUSTRAC revokes first crypto exchange licences
Three operators have registrations cancelled.
Dec 20 2019 7:10AM
China's bitcoin miners scoop up greater production power
Now control two-thirds of the crypto network's processing power.
Dec 12 2019 1:36PM
EU agrees tough line on digital currencies like Facebook's Libra
Finance ministers want risks addressed.
Dec 6 2019 6:20AM
China passes cryptography law as gears up for digital currency
Will take effect in New Year.
Oct 28 2019 12:58PM
Facebook's Zuckerberg grilled in US Congress on cryptocurrency, privacy
Concedes planned Libra currency a "risky project".
Oct 24 2019 1:03PM
Seized cryptocurrency makes a pretty penny for AFP
Uncooperative gun runner forfeits big windfall.
Oct 23 2019 6:55AM
Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency faces new hurdle from G7 nations
Risks with such "stablecoins" should be addressed before launch.
Oct 18 2019 12:44PM
Bank of England sets out rules of engagement for Facebook's Libra
Proposes new laws for crypto assets.
Oct 10 2019 1:43PM
Spooked by Libra, EU pledges to regulate digital currencies
Finance commissioner to propose new rules risk to bolster financial stability.
Oct 9 2019 6:50AM
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Apple chief weighs in against setting up digital currency
Cook says companies shouldn't be trying to gain power by creating competing currencies.
Oct 4 2019 12:50PM
US panel wants Zuckerberg to testify on Libra by January
After COO Sandberg agreed to testify.
Oct 4 2019 12:43PM
'Tiger Tokens' and 'Cats Coins': Is blockchain the future of AFL merch?
Club-based cryptocurrency for tix, membership.
Sep 20 2019 1:20PM
