Tagged: blockchain global

January 25, 2018 @ 9:04 am By JD Alois  |  

In December, the Australian Tax Office (ATO) posted an explanation of tax treatment regarding Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. In response to recent media reports that ATO has set up a new taskforce to examine tax issues around cryptocurrencies, FinTech Australia has posted a response. Danielle Szetho, FinTech… Read More

December 8, 2017 @ 8:01 am By JD Alois  |  

FinTech Australia, the advocacy group for Australia’s burgeoning Fintech industry, has given its seal of approval following the Australian Parliament’s passage of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) legislation.  According to Fintech leaders, the governmental approach regarding cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, will position Australia as a world leader… Read More

October 20, 2017 @ 12:24 am By JD Alois  |  

The Australian Government has passed legislation crafted to remove the double taxation on cryptocurrencies. Industry participants welcomed the step as indicative of the maturing Fintech policy environment in Australia. The government has sought to position itself as Fintech friendly as the pace of financial innovation… Read More