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AUSTRAC Is Testing Blockchain-Enabled Automated Funds Transfer Instructions
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) is testing a system that automates funds transfer instructions that runs on blockchain. The financial intelligence agency is collaborating with Swinburne University of Technology on this experiment that will run for 12 months. If it proves to be successful, it will speed up fund transfers issued by […]
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South Australian Government Adopts Blockchain Technology for Upcoming Elections
The government of South Australia will organise the first elections based on blockchain technology. The government awarded the contract for this important project to Horizon State. The company has a proven experience in blockchain implementation for elections.
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The Good, the Bad and the Not-So-Ugly: Looking Back at the Year in Bitcoin
2018 has been one hell of a year – so let’s look back on the top 10 moments of the Bitcoin universe.
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What Google Trends Annual Report Can Tell Us About Cryptocurrencies
Google’s “Year in Search” has been released, and cryptocurrencies are in many top five lists.
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Australia’s First Real Estate Crypto Token: How Marlene Liontis’ House Coin will change how Australians invest in property
Marlene Liontis is shaking up the Australian property market with her real estate cryptocurrency token House Coin. The token gives everyday Australians a better, more affordable way to invest in property and is set be released within the next year. In this instalment of Women in Crypto, we chat with the crypto pioneer on how […]
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South Korean Crypto Platform Fantom Invests in Blockchain Education at University of Sydney
South Korea, a powerhouse of blockchain innovation, is making another step forward in the crypto space by partnering with the University of Sydney’s Computer Science Department.
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Upcoming Bitcoin and Blockchain Events in Australia You Don’t Want to Miss
Looking for some Bitcoin and blockchain-related events in Australia? Here are some of the most interesting ones taking place in October and November.
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The Future of Car Rentals in Australia: Mix.Rent, a Blockchain-Enabled Vehicle Rental Platform
Finding convenient and affordable means of transportation is still an issue for people who travel abroad. The lack of a global platform means that potential clients need to familiarise themselves with the customary terms and conditions for car rentals in each country. Moreover, they are forced to pay in the country’s respective fiat currency and […]
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How Australia is Leading the World in Blockchain Standards
Australia has always punched above its weight when it comes to technology. After all, we invented the black box flight recorder and Wi-Fi. Now, in an increasingly globalised economy, we’re mixing this with the exciting world of cryptocurrency. In 2016, Australia was awarded the tender to standardise blockchain and is set to revolutionise the way […]