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Australia’s Securities Regulator to Probe ASX After Collapsed Blockchain Project
26.6.2025
A panel of three experienced finance figures, led by Rob Whitfield, will conduct the inquiry and recommend fixes for any weaknesses found
AUDC Deploys AUDD Stablecoin on Hedera, Expanding Multi-Chain Footprint
23.6.2025
AUDC Pty Ltd has officially launched its Australian Digital Dollar (AUDD) on the Hedera Network. This milestone is also the first commercial use of the Hedera Stablecoin Studio. With this integration, AUDD users can send and receive stablecoin payments in real-time through Hedera-compatible...
Is crypto still taxed in Australia? Major legal update explained
19.6.2025
Australia now taxes crypto as property, with capital gains on swaps, DeFi and wrapped tokens, plus new ATO data sweeps targeting 1.2 million users
Is crypto still taxed in Australia? Major legal update explained
19.6.2025
Australia now taxes crypto as property, with capital gains on swaps, DeFi and wrapped tokens, plus new ATO data sweeps targeting 1.2 million users
Is crypto still taxed in Australia? Major legal update explained
19.6.2025
Australia now taxes crypto as property, with capital gains on swaps, DeFi and wrapped tokens, plus new ATO data sweeps targeting 1.2 million users
Is crypto still taxed in Australia? Major legal update, explained
19.6.2025
Australia now taxes crypto as property, with capital gains on swaps, DeFi and wrapped tokens, plus new ATO data sweeps targeting 1.2 million users
Australia bans financial adviser for 10 years for $9.6M crypto scam
13.6.2025
Australia’s financial regulator alleges Glenda Maree Rogan told clients they were investing in a high-yield fixed-interest account but sent their funds to a crypto exchange listed as a scam
$124M Crypto Laundering Scheme Exposed in Australia—Authorities Charge Four
12.6.2025
A long-running Australian multi-agency investigation has dismantled a sophisticated money laundering scheme in Queensland, charging four individuals and freezing $13.7 million. At the heart of the alleged operation was a security company that reportedly converted $124 million in cash into...
Australia unmasks $123M crypto laundering ring behind security firm
9.6.2025
A multi-agency investigation traced illicit funds to a suspected $123 million crypto laundering operation hiding behind a security company
Australia unmasks $123M crypto laundering ring behind security firm
9.6.2025
A multi-agency investigation traced illicit funds to a suspected $123 million crypto laundering operation hiding behind a security company
Crypto ATM Use by Seniors Raises Red Flags—AUSTRAC Tightens Rules
7.6.2025
Australia’s financial intelligence agency, AUSTRAC, is tightening regulations on crypto ATMs due to concerns over scams and fraud. New restrictions include cash deposit and withdrawal limits as well as mandatory scam warnings. ATM Scammers Target Senior Citizens Australia’s financial intelligence...
Australia Cracks Down on Crypto ATM Providers as Scammers Target the Elderly
4.6.2025
Anti-money laundering regulator AUSTRAC obtained data showing that 72% of all crypto ATM transactions are carried out by people over the age of 50
Australia rolls out new crypto ATM rules as feds flag rising scams
3.6.2025
Australian Federal Police say scam losses via crypto ATMs surpassed 3.1 million Australian dollars ($2 million) in a 12-month period, which “may be just the tip of the iceberg.”
Australia rolls out new crypto ATM rules as feds flag rising scams
3.6.2025
Australian Federal Police say scam losses via crypto ATMs surpassed 3.1 million Australian dollars ($2 million) in a 12-month period, which “may be just the tip of the iceberg.”
Australian Regulator Sues Ex-Director of Crypto Exchange ACX for Mishandling Funds
28.5.2025
Investigations have been ongoing since ACX Exchange collapsed in 2019
Australian Regulator Appeals Ruling on Block Earner Crypto Offering
22.5.2025
An Australian regulator announced plans to seek special leave from the High Court to appeal a recent ruling that determined cryptocurrency firm Block Earner’s offering was not a financial product. ASIC Seeks Definitive Ruling on What Constitutes a Financial Product The Australian Securities...
Australian Securities Regulator Wants to Appeal High Court's Decision on Block Earner
21.5.2025
The High Court in March 2024 dismissed ASIC's allegations that Block Earner had engaged in unlicensed financial services by offering its DeFi product Access
Australian court ruling could lead to $640M in Bitcoin tax refunds
19.5.2025
A court decision in Australia could open the door to as much as $640 million in capital gains tax (CGT) refunds on Bitcoin transactions after a judge ruled that crypto should be treated as money rather than a taxable asset. On May 19, the Australian Financial Review (AFR) reported that...
Australian court ruling could lead to $640M in Bitcoin tax refunds
19.5.2025
A court decision in Australia could open the door to as much as $640 million in capital gains tax (CGT) refunds on Bitcoin transactions after a judge ruled that crypto should be treated as money rather than a taxable asset. On May 19, the Australian Financial Review (AFR) reported that...
Australian Police Seize Hacker’s Bitcoin, Mansion and Luxury Car
19.5.2025
The Australian police recently seized 25 bitcoins, a luxury car, and a mansion in Beachmere from a man previously convicted of hacking an American gaming company. AFP Targets Illegal Profits of Hacker The Australian Federal Police (AFP) recently seized 25 bitcoins, a luxury car, and a mansion...