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Fed chair Powell floats central bank digital currency and more regulation of cryptocurrencies
The Federal Reserve will be releasing a discussion paper on digital payments and the creation of a US central bank digital currency.
Read MoreTelstra, Optus, and Aldi Mobile warned by ACMA for not verifying new customer info
ACMA states it is ‘cracking down’ on telcos leaving customers vulnerable to identity theft, with Telstra, Aldi Mobile, and Optus in the firing line.
Read MoreDomain Group says phishing attack targeted site users
Company CEO said it identified a scam that used a phishing attack to gain access to Domain’s administrative systems to engage with people who have made rental property enquiries. Meanwhile, New Zealand’s Waikato District Health Board has ended day three of disruptions, following a full outage of its IT systems on Tuesday, which reportedly was
Read MoreAFP using a squad of good boys to detect devices such as USBs and SIM cards
The Australian Federal Police will soon have a team of 12 technology detection dogs that can sniff out devices such as USBs and SIM cards.
Read MoreNew Zealand Budget dishes out millions to tech initiatives for COVID-19 bounce-back
Winners in this year’s Budget include small businesses, who will receive NZ$44 million via a digital skills program that will provide training for up to 60,000 small businesses.
Read MoreQueensland approves new small rocket launch site at Abbot Point
Gilmour Space Technologies will build a small rocket launch pad to send low-Earth Orbit satellites into space.
Read MoreNSW cyber strategy demands government lead by example
A new cyber strategy wants strong cybersecurity foundations to start with government agencies as NSW aims to be a leader in digital.
Read MoreEftpos expands trial of age checks for online booze sales
Further identity providers such as Australia Post will join the Eftpos trial underway by New South Wales-based alcohol retailers.
Read MoreSouth Australia to get new AU$70m data centre from DCI
Boosting DCI’s load in Adelaide’s Kidman Park to 5.4MW by mid-2022.
Read MoreChina reiterates warning against cryptocurrency use in transactions
Three financial groups issue joint statement that warns about the risks of cryptocurrency speculation and against its use as a payment mode, but makes no reference to crypto mining.
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