Tag: Blockchain

Govt eyes expanded fintech sandbox to boost access

Posted on   |  by David Allen
An independent review of Australia’s financial regulation test environment has called for feedback on improving its effectiveness and accessibility, floating a significant expansion of the sandbox ahead of federal...

ASX misled market on blockchain tech upgrade, regulator alleges

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Australia’s corporate regulator is suing the ASX over its bungled Clearing House Electronic Subregister System (CHESS) replacement project, alleging it misled the market by announcing the project was on...

Andrew Charlton throws support behind blockchain reform

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Blockchain and digital asset technologies should be a priority for government according to federal Labor rising star Andrew Charlton, who on Tuesday likened the potential prosperity gains that would...

Accenture to oversee ASX blockchain system review

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The Australian Stock Exchange’s blockchain replacement for clearing system CHESS has been delayed again – for the fifth time – as the multinational tech consultants Accenture is brought in...

Like the gig economy, crypto gaming can be deeply exploitative

Posted on   |  by Ben Egliston
Video games are increasingly incorporating blockchains, the decentralised databases that underpin cryptocurrencies, as well as NFTs and other “digital assets”. New games are emerging expressly to support blockchain technology,...

Blockchain replacement for ASX CHESS hits fourth delay

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The Australian Stock Exchange’s blockchain-based replacement for its clearing and settlement system CHESS has been delayed for a fourth time. The delay was announced in a project update on...

Govt unveils digital business recovery plan

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The federal government has unveiled an $800 million digital business package, but more than half of the funding is going towards following through with a 2018 budget promise to...

Govt blockchain working groups get to work

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The government has formed two working groups to investigate the potential for blockchain technology in supply chains and credentialing. The working groups are one of the new initiatives announced...