Blockchain

The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) wrote a letter to the country’s Senate last week pointing out several risks in holding digital assets and calls for better regulations around the industry. “On major blockchain platforms such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, digital assets are associated with a user through an address. Whoever can access the address is

The regulator will accept the feedback until July 27, 2021.   As the demand for crypto-based exchange-traded products (ETPs) is increasing, the Australian financial markets watchdog is seeking public feedback on such retail investment instruments. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) released a consultation paper on Wednesday that covers ‘crypto-assets as underlying assets for

Armour sought to change the ASIC’s reputation for being stuck in the mud when it comes to Bitcoin-linked products. ASIC commissioner Cathie Armour on Friday said the Australian Securities and Investment Commission is open to the idea of facilitating the listing of crypto versions of exchange-traded funds. Armour has seemingly sought to change ASIC’s reputation