Australia

In Switzerland, Regulators Eye Payments Over Blockchain
In Switzerland, Regulators Eye Payments Over Blockchain
August 27, 2019  |  Blockchain

Switzerland’s regulators are mandating that firms conducting business across blockchain conduct AL and KYC due diligence. In Australia, the Securities Exchange is transitioning to blockchain...

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Bitcoin Daily: FINMA Grants Licenses To Two New Blockchain Firms; ShortHop Crypto Exchange Launches In Seven New States
Bitcoin Daily: FINMA Grants Licenses To Two New Blockchain Firms; ShortHop Crypto Exchange Launches In...
August 26, 2019  |  Bitcoin

The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has granted the first “banking and securities licenses” to two blockchain companies: SEBA Crypto AG and Sygnum AG....

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World Bank Lands $33M For Australian Blockchain Bond
World Bank Lands $33M For Australian Blockchain Bond
August 23, 2019  |  Investments

The World Bank announced it has raised $33 million from investors for its blockchain-based “Kangaroo” bond, Bond-i. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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PayID Hack Prompts Warning From Banks Down Under
PayID Hack Prompts Warning From Banks Down Under
August 21, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

A recent PayID data breach reported to Australia’s New Payments Platform (NPP) has prompted banks to issue warnings to customers, FinTech Extra reported on Wednesday...

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Westpac Teams With Coupa To Revamp SMBs Spending In Australia
Westpac Teams With Coupa To Revamp SMBs Spending In Australia
August 21, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Australian lender Westpac is partnering with business spend management (BSM) firm Coupa to help companies improve finance management on a cloud-based platform, Westpac said on...

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Lawsuits Likely In Aussie Bank Probes
Lawsuits Likely In Aussie Bank Probes
August 19, 2019  |  Bank Regulation

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is just weeks away from filing lawsuits against the country’s biggest banks, as the regulator increases its active...

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Citi Pilots Credit Card Installment Loans Down Under
Citi Pilots Credit Card Installment Loans Down Under
August 18, 2019  |  Loans

Citi Australia wants in on the burgeoning buy now, pay later market and is launching a new installment loan product with Kogan that will swap...

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PayPal Australia Reaches $500M SMB Loan Volume
PayPal Australia Reaches $500M SMB Loan Volume
August 13, 2019  |  B2B Payments

PayPal Australia’s small business lending operations have reached a new milestone, facilitating $500 million in working capital loans, reports in Finder said on Monday (Aug....

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Bitcoin Daily: AU Police Charge Five In Crypto Cold-Calling Scam; EZ365 To Launch Blockchain Ecosystem For Crypto Trading And Betting
Bitcoin Daily: AU Police Charge Five In Crypto Cold-Calling Scam; EZ365 To Launch Blockchain Ecosystem...
August 08, 2019  |  Bitcoin

Authorities in Australia have charged five individuals in connection with a digital currency investment scheme, which reportedly bilked victims out of $2.7 million, TheNextWeb reported....

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