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Cryptocurrency Businesses Despite Regulation – 14 April 2019
Despite increasing regulation in the cryptocurrency sector, Australia’s major banks maintain cautious policies when it comes to cryptocurrencies. While cryptocurrency businesses appear to challenge Australian banks’ hunger for risk, many institutions permit cryptocurrencies to be purchased using credit cards.
https://news.bitcoin.com/aussie-banks-cold-cryptocurrency-businesses/
ASIC developing ‘holistic’ model for cryptocurrency surveillance – 12 April 2019
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is using frontline market surveillance in order to effectively monitor crypto assets and other emerging markets such as fixed income currency and commodities markets.
https://micky.com.au/asic-developing-holistic-model-for-cryptocurrency-surveillance/
Aussie students lead fight against credit card fraud – 12 April 2019
Three Australian high school students, who developed and patented an EFTPOS machine with fingerprint security, are heading to Cape Canavarel, to compete for grants and possible scholarships. The teens hope to take top honours, and secure backing for their anti-fraud technology that could one day see a world-wide roll out.
https://www.sbs.com.au/news/aussie-students-lead-fight-against-credit-card-fraud
Whistleblower laws: what is disclosable matter? – 12 April 2019
Article discusses what disclosures fall within the new whistleblower protections bill and defines what is considered “a disclosable matter”. That assessment will be critical for determining whether the whistleblower laws apply, qualifying the discloser to strict protection.
