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Inside the Bitcoin-fuelled ‘ICO’ bubble – 1 September 2017
The rise in value of crypto-currencies such as Bitcoin has led to the introduction of a range of rival, imitator currencies across the globe, including in Australia. Companies are now offering ICO’s (initial coin offerings) – essentially the same as an IPO, but with digital tokens on offer, rather than small pieces of business ownership.
http://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/inside-the-bitcoinfuelled-ico-bubble-20170831-gy7sok.html
Matthew Guy: IBAC won’t investigate lobster dinner with alleged mafia boss – 31 August 2017
Victoria’s anti-corruption watchdog has claimed it does not have the power to investigate the now infamous ‘lobster dinner’ that Matthew Guy attended earlier this year. Although Guy referred himself to the IBAC, the information provided does not fall within the Commission’s jurisdiction, and therefore they would struggle to launch an investigation.
Hackers to compete in Australia’s first defence cyber challenge – 30 August 2017
Federal Minister for Defence Industry Christopher Pyne officially launched Australia’s first defence industry cyber challenge on Wednesday August 30th. The competition seeks to address the current high demand for cyber security workers in Australia by up-skilling home-grown talent in the industry.
https://www.itnews.com.au/news/hackers-to-compete-in-australias-first-defence-cyber-challenge-472061
Commonwealth Bank facing APRA Probe – 28 August 2017
APRA Chairman Wayne Byres has announced a public inquiry into CBAs culture, governance and accountability frameworks. The probe follows the recent allegations that Commonwealth Bank had breached a number of anti-money laundering laws. The inquiry will be undertaken by an independent panel, and is expected to take about six months.
