Australian stock futures suggest that the S&P/ASX 200 will recover some lost ground at the open.

Cryptocurrencies are hurtling towards mainstream acceptance despite their volatility, proximity to criminal activity and susceptibility to speculative bubbles.

The materials sector widened its losses on Thursday, retreating 1.53% as commodities continued under pressure.

The ASX200 has been down 0.65% at 8,375 points. The corporate regulator’s chair Joe Longo says the ASX is at risk of new ...