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PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 08: Maersk shipping containers are seen in the dock area of Portsmouth International Ferry Port on January 08, 2019 in Portsmouth, England. Leader of the Liberal Democrats Vince Cable has visited Portsmouth International Ferry Terminal to hear how a no-deal Brexit may impact the flow of goods travelling to and from Europe through the port. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

IBM and Maersk’s shipping container blockchain is closing shop because of a lack of commercial traction, while the Australian stock exchange’s much-delayed blockchain project was canceled.

By Ian Allison

Nov 30, 2022 at 8:27 p.m. UTC

Nov 30, 2022

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Australia

Australian Securities Exchange Cancels Blockchain-Based Clearing System at $168M Cost

The ASX said the decision has been taken "in light of the solution uncertainty."

By Jamie Crawley

Nov 17, 2022 at 9:19 a.m. UTC

Nov 17, 2022

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Australia’s First Bitcoin ETF to Be Listed Next Week: Report

Cosmos Asset Management’s Bitcoin ETF will be listed on the Cboe trading platform.

By Oliver Knight

Apr 19, 2022 at 1:57 p.m. UTC

Apr 19, 2022

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Australia

ASX's Blockchain Upgrade Costing Members 'Millions,' Says Industry Body

“The investment required to operate in global markets is getting more and more intense,” said association CEO Judith Fox.

By Sebastian Sinclair

Jul 19, 2021 at 6:12 a.m. UTC

Jul 19, 2021

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Australia

Australia-Listed Non-Bank Broker SelfWealth to Add Crypto to Its Platform

Cath Whitaker, CEO of the online broker, said the ability to buy crypto and stocks in one place will be an "Australian first."

By Sebastian Sinclair

Jul 12, 2021 at 3:11 a.m. UTC

Jul 12, 2021

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Australia

ASX Boss Says His DLT Settlement System Will Be Bigger Than All of Crypto Market

“We are moving ... three trillion dollars of securities onto this system and that is larger than the whole global crypto world," said Stevens.

By Sebastian Sinclair

Jun 24, 2021 at 6:37 a.m. UTC

Jun 24, 2021

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Australia

Australian Securities Exchange May Launch First Crypto ETF This Year: Report

The ASX said it is “spending an enormous amount of time” on digital assets.

By Tanzeel Akhtar

Apr 30, 2021 at 5:46 p.m. UTC

Apr 30, 2021

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Asx

ASX Delays Launch of DLT System Over Coronavirus Trading Volatility

ASX said it was eyeing a new date of April 2023 due to higher levels of demand than expected.

By Sebastian Sinclair

Oct 28, 2020 at 9:56 a.m. UTC

Oct 28, 2020

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Australia

Blockchain-Based Trading System Steps Closer to ASX Access

The National Stock Exchange of Australia is now in talks with Australia's securities regulator to finalize access for its DLT system to ASX Clear, it said.