National Australia Bank to block some crypto exchanges

NAB, one of Australia's “big four” banks, announced it is taking action to block some payments to “high-risk” cryptocurrency exchanges, as part of its new measures aimed at protecting customers from scams.

• 2023-07-19
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Payments to 'High Risk' Crypto Exchanges Banned by National Australia Bank

National Australia Bank has seen a significant uptick in payment-related scams, which amount to over $270 million between March and July.

• 2023-07-18
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Australia regulator seeks risk reports from banks on startups, crypto -report

Australia's prudential regulator has started asking the country's banks to declare their exposure to startups and crypto-focused ventures following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, according to the Australian Financial Review (AFR). The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) had told banks to provide daily updates on their crypto assets as it sought to gain more insight into vulnerabilities, the AFR reported late on Tuesday, citing three unidentified sources. The APRA declined t

• 2023-03-22
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Analysis-Australia's DIY pension funds lose millions on crypto bets, investors not sweating it

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• 2023-03-02
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