The U.S. approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) appears to have had a significant positive impact on the view Australians hold of both cryptocurrencies and bitcoin.
Australians More Likely to Invest in Spot Bitcoin ETFs After U.S. Approval: Study
The U.S. approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) appears to have had a significant positive impact on the view Australians hold of both cryptocurrencies and bitcoin.
Australian stock exchange may consider listing tokenized real-world assets
The tokenized asset would need to be “appropriately backed” but could “absolutely” be listed in the future, said ASX chief information officer Dan Chesterman.
31% of young Aussies hold crypto despite being ‘risk averse’ — ASX survey
While young Australians are more interested in crypto, it’s the 25 to 49 year-olds who own the most.
‘Killer use case’: Citi says trillions in assets could be tokenized by 2030
The bank predicts the private equity market to become the most “tokenized” asset class because it is more liquid and can be fractionalized.
Aussie stock exchange abandons blockchain plans, leaving $170M hole
The blockchain-backed upgrade in the works for nearly five years has potentially cost Australia’s primary exchange over $170 million.
Three new crypto ETFs to begin trading in Australia this week
Australians will soon have five options for cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds as the delayed funds from Cosmos and 21Shares launch this week along with 3iQ’s in the future.
ASX sounds crypto exchange custody warning, calls for better regulations
The Australia Securities Exchange says crypto investors in the country need to be mindful of the dangers of holding their cryptocurrencies on exchange platforms.
ASX Delays Launch of DLT System Over Coronavirus Trading Volatility
ASX said it was eyeing a new date of April 2023 due to higher levels of demand than expected.
Blockchain-Based Trading System Steps Closer to ASX Access
National Stock Exchange of Australia is now in talks with Australia’s securities regulator to finalize access for its DLT system to ASX Clear, it said.
Australia’s Central Bank Tells ASX to Push on With Delayed DLT Trading Platform
ASX, the primary stock in Australia, has been told to press on with the blockchain-based replacement to its aged trading system.
ASX Under Pressure to Further Delay Rollout of DLT Settlement System
The blockchain-based clearing and settlement system from Australia’s biggest stock exchange faces further delays if unhappy firms get their way.
ASX Accused of Trying to ‘Crush’ Rival Blockchain Trading System
iSignThis, claimed the Australian Securities Exchange suspended its shares to prevent iSignThis’s DLT trading system from launching on a rival securities platform.
ASX’s Long-in-the-Works DLT Plan on Ice Amid Coronavirus Concerns
With COVID-19 fast spreading in Australia, the stock exchange is pausing the project until June to reassess the situation.
Australian Share Market Reveals Potential Storm for US Equities While Bitcoin Falls
The ASX fell sharply during its opening session Monday after Australia’s Prime Minister announced drastic measures to curb the spread of coronavirus.
National Stock Exchange of Australia Plans DLT Platform to Compete with ASX
National Stock Exchange of Australia owner NSX Ltd. and financial institution iSignthis are forming joint venture to offer a digital securities trading platform.
ASX Sees Industry Benefits Arising From Blockchain Upgrade As July Tests Approach
The chief of the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has said the company’s approaching shift to blockchain tech could bring opportunities to the wider securities industry. In a results call for H1 2020 Thursday, reported by ZDNet, ASX CEO Dominic Stevens said: “We’re very excited about the long term benefits this can bring to clearing and […]
Australia’s Stock Exchange Backs $35M Round for DLT Survivor Digital Asset
Digital Asset has raised $35 million in Series C funding, signaling a comeback for the seminal enterprise blockchain startup.
Australian Securities Exchange Building New Blockchain Platform With VMWare, Digital Asset
ASX and Digital Asset have signed a three-party memorandum of understanding (MOU) to build a replacement platform for the existing Clearing House Electronic Subregister System (CHESS) using distributed ledger technology.
ASX’s In-the-Works DLT Settlement System ‘on Track,’ Says Yearly Report
The Australian Securities Exchange has released its 2019 financial report, offering insight into its upcoming distributed ledger settlement system.