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Global crypto platform expands to Australia

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAR 2023
Global cryptocurrency platform OKX has revealed plans to establish an Australian office. According to CoinMarketCap data, OKX ranks as the seventh largest cryptocurrency spot exchange and third largest crypto derivatives trading platform, by trading ...

Alternatives investors await more corrections: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAR 2023
... For the remainder of 2023, some hedge fund investors (38%) are optimistic about improved performance. Meanwhile, cryptocurrency hedge funds had a disappointing run in 2022 and as such, 43% of investors plan to decrease their exposure to these funds ...

US agencies act to prevent crisis

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 13 MAR 2023
... the NASDAQ in 2004, Signature Bank had total assets of about US$110 billion and was said to be used by several cryptocurrency companies. Just three days ago, Signature Bank reported its "strong, well-diversified financial position", claiming it was actively ...

One in 10 adults interested in crypto: Report

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2023
... Investment Trends head of research Irene Guiamatsia said. Most local crypto users buy and sell coins on dedicated cryptocurrency exchanges, while only one in 10 take exposure through derivatives, and a similar proportion do so through listed instruments ...

Inflation remains high priority in 2023: Treasurer

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 6 FEB 2023
... also be expected as well as a new focus for the Productivity Commission. "Work Stephen Jones and I are doing on cryptocurrency and payments and work Julie Collins and I are doing on the Housing Accord," he said. Chalmers reinforced major arguments included ...

Fraudsters jailed over international crypto scam

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JAN 2023
Four people have been jailed in the UK over a $37 million fraud carried out on an Australian cryptocurrency exchange five years ago. The UK's Crime Prosecution Service (CPS) said Stephen William Boys, Kelly Caton, Jordan Kane Robinson and James Austin-Beddoes ...

Australians neglecting their retirement: Super fund

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 JAN 2023
... following the pandemic. The survey revealed one in five or 20% invested for the first time in shares, ETFs, NFTs, cryptocurrency, super or other investment products, while 14% have increased the amount they invest since the pandemic started. "Despite ...

BlockFi files for bankruptcy, crypto contagion worsens

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 29 NOV 2022
... immediately took action to protect clients and the company." "From inception, BlockFi has worked to positively shape the cryptocurrency industry and advance the sector. BlockFi looks forward to a transparent process that achieves the best outcome for ...

Cosmos Asset Management delists crypto ETFs

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 4 NOV 2022
Just months after launching, the Sydney-based investment firm has said it intends to delist two of its cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETF) on the Cboe stock exchange. In a letter addressed to Cboe, Cosmos stated that it would be applying to revoke ...

ASIC issues stop orders on Holon funds

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 17 OCT 2022
... funds in July. At the time, Holon managing director Heath Behncke called the launch a landmark for the Australian cryptocurrency market. ASIC expects Holon to consider the concerns raised about the TMDs and take immediate steps to ensure compliance. ...