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Finance

Crypto Exchange Huobi Now Able to Operate in Australia

Huobi has received a registration with the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre.

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Policy

Australian Central Bank Chief Believes Regulated Private Tokens Could Be Better Than CBDCs: Report

Governor Philip Lowe spoke at a panel discussion at the G20 finance officials' meeting in Indonesia on Sunday.

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Finance

Australian Crypto Exchange Banxa Lays Off 70

The company cited the "crypto winter" for the move that reduced its staff by 30%.

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Finance

Bitcoin Miner Mawson Exchanges Mining Rigs for Stake in Tasmanian Data Center

The move comes as more miners have begun using alternative sources of funds to support their expansion.

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CoinDesk Confidential: Loretta Joseph

The veteran fintech consultant at Financial Services Commission (FSA) Mauritius answers our questionnaire ahead of Consensus 2022.

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Videos

Bitcoin Hashrate Falls; Australia’s Crypto Future

Bitcoin mining hashrate, difficulty drop since crypto crash. Experts weigh in on what Australia’s new Labor government means for the crypto sector. Marieke Flament of NEAR Foundation talks on Davos and blockchain’s role in a challenging world. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Finance

Australian Tax Office Warns Crypto Investors on Capital Gains Obligations

The rate of capital gains tax on digital assets in Australia is determined by an investor's income tax rate.

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Videos

Terra Halts Network; Do Kwon Security Concerns

Terra shuts down indefinitely with luna (LUNA) and TerraUSD (UST) left on life support. Wife of Terraform Labs Founder Do Kwon requests police protection. Tether stabilizes after burning three billion tokens amid redemptions. ETF Securities optimistic on the future of crypto ETFs in Australia.

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Finance

Australian Crypto ETF Listings Kick Off With Low Volumes Amid Crypto Correction

Investors opted for a cautious approach during intense volatility on the opening day of three crypto funds.

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Markets

First Mover Asia: Why the Metaverse Is a Potemkin Village

Despite breathless headlines about a digital land rush, metaverse platforms are struggling to attract brands and users; bitcoin ticks up slightly.

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