News with the tag "Australasia"

Regulators in Australia are stepping up oversight of the cryptocurrency sector with a new task force aimed at cracking down on illegal crypto ATM operators. According to a recent statement from the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), the agency has created an internal task ...

Qatar Airways has entered discussions about potentially acquiring a 20% ownership stake in Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd, according to a report by the Australian Financial Review. The report, which cites two people familiar with the negotiations, indicates that this move could significantly reshape ...

Julian Assange, WikiLeaks founder and former editor-in-chief, will appear before court in Saipan tomorrow to allegedly plead guilty to a felony charge. After this, he will be returning home to Australia, according to WikiLeaks. But how do Australia’s governing politicians – and politicians further a...

The National Australia Bank (NAB) has reportedly ceased development of its Ethereum-based stablecoin, AUDN. This decision comes just a year after the bank first announced its plans to venture into the stablecoin space. The development team behind AUDN has since left NAB to pursue a new project calle...

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has issued a cautionary statement to investors in anticipation of the launch of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX). The regulatory body highlighted the inherent risks associated with cryptocurrencies...

According to the Australian Federal Court, the fintech firm acted honestly, as such the penalty has been dismissed.

In a bold move to align with the digital era’s recruitment practices, Hilton Australasia has introduced a new hiring approach that replaces traditional resumes with TikTok video applications. This strategy is designed to resonate with Generation Z job seekers, known for their heavy engagement with t...

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) searched Binance Australia offices on Tuesday. According to reports, which cited unnamed people with knowledge of the situation, the investigation was a component of an ongoing investigation into Binance’s now-defunct Australian derivatives...