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South Australian gov issues breach notice to hacked payroll provider
ABC's chief digital and information officer to leave
Victoria to create digital marketplace for flexible, scalable gov procurement
Google mandates weekly Covid-19 tests for people entering US offices
Kazakhstan's bitcoin 'paradise' may be losing its lustre
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Consortium of Japanese firms to test launch digital currency
Experiments may start in latter half of 2022.
Nov 24 2021 11:43AM
US regulators recommend issuers of 'stablecoins' be policed like banks
As digital currencies carve a place in the financial landscape.
Nov 2 2021 11:45AM
Bank of Japan must prepare 'thoroughly' on digital currency
Ahead of experiments this year.
Mar 17 2021 12:13PM
China's central bank joins cross-border digital currency pilot
Uses distributed ledger technology.
Feb 24 2021 11:43AM
G7 finance officials back need to regulate digital currencies
After a virtual meeting of the officials.
Dec 8 2020 6:38AM
Japan puts central bank digital currencies on policy roadmap
As coronavirus heightens demand for cashless payments.
Jul 20 2020 6:23AM
AUSTRAC suspends two crypto exchanges after arrest
Updated: Exchange providers named.
Mar 8 2019 1:05PM
JPMorgan Chase to create digital coin using blockchain
To be used for instant transfer of payments over a blockchain network.
Feb 15 2019 6:40AM
AUSTRAC approves first two digital currency exchanges
Seen to legitimise fledgling industry.
Apr 4 2018 6:30AM
ASIC takes aim at anonymisation
Hindering investigations.
Jan 23 2018 6:30AM
Aussie crypto exchange turns attention to new laws
BTC Markets expects delays, fine-tuning.
Jan 3 2018 10:37AM
Bank of England looks at its own digital currency
But warns user experience, risk hurdles to overcome.
Jan 2 2018 10:46AM
The hidden cost of the new $10 note
Firmware upgrades to cost vending industry $4m alone.
Sep 19 2017 12:20PM
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Bitcoin value continues to decline
No recovery after million dollar raid on Bitstamp.
Jan 12 2015 5:26AM
ATO's Bitcoin ruling is 'out of step with reality'
Not-for-profit tax advisory claims Tax Office's 'fingers are in its ears'.
Sep 26 2014 1:53PM
Finns to broadcast Bitcoin data over TV network
Seeks to thwart crypto currency hackers.
Jul 14 2014 11:48AM
Single bidder wins Silk Road Bitcoin booty
Takes home $18.8m in virtual currency.
Jul 2 2014 10:56AM
California passes bill for alternative currencies
Revised currency law supports Bitcoin.
Jun 30 2014 7:04AM
RBA warns of Bitcoin threat to monetary policy
No danger at present.
May 23 2014 12:47PM
AusTrac not worried by Bitcoin
Anti-money laundering agency says online currencies are in check.
Feb 28 2014 1:08PM
