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Australia's Social Media Ban Risks Cementing Big Tech Dominance

Bluesky COO warns that Australia's under-16 social media ban could entrench Big Tech monopolies by making it nearly impossible for smaller platforms to compete.

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Australia GDP Misses Forecasts, AUD Slips as Rate Cut Bets Rise

Australia's Q1 GDP grew just 0.3% quarter-on-quarter, missing expectations and pressuring the AUD amid rising odds of RBA rate cuts.

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Middle East Tensions Reshape Rate Cut Bets

Middle East conflict shifts rate cut expectations, with markets now pricing no cuts in 2026. Original analysis on inflation risks and RBA implications.

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Trump Media's $406M Crypto Loss Sparks Tax Reform Debate

Trump Media reports $406M loss on Bitcoin and CRO holdings, while Australia proposes ending crypto CGT discount with indexation model.

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Australia Overhauls CGT: End of 50% Discount for Crypto

Australia plans to scrap the 50% CGT discount for assets held over 12 months, replacing it with an inflation-indexed model. This shift impacts crypto investors significantly.

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Australia: RBA Rate Hike Lifts AUD, Coinbase Targets SMSFs

RBA raises rates, AUD climbs; Coinbase launches SMSF crypto support for Australian retirees.

#RBA #AUD #Coinbase #SMSF #Crypto #InterestRates #Forex #Retirement #Australia

AUD/USD Dips as Yen Steadies Amid Holiday Lull

The Australian dollar fell 0.4% to $0.7174 on Monday, with British markets closed for a holiday and yen intervention fears lingering.

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