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Australian exchange enlists PayPal as banks ‘close ranks’ against crypto
25.8.2023
The new partnership offers investors extra choice and “mitigates the risks” of Australian crypto banking blocks, said Independent Reserve CEO Adrian Przelozny
Crypto Lender Helio Sentenced for Falsely Claiming to Hold an Australian Credit Licence
18.8.2023
Australia-based cryptocurrency lender, Helio Lending Pty Ltd, has been handed a non-conviction bond after falsely claiming to hold an Australian credit license.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) revealed that Helio falsely claimed it held a credit license in an August...
Binance Australia Under Investigation, Offices Searched by Regulator
5.7.2023
Australia's financial regulator has visited Binance offices as part of an ongoing probe into the company's defunct local derivatives business.
On Tuesday, officials from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) conducted searches at Binance Australia's offices, Bloomberg...
Australia Acts on De-Banking of Crypto Entities, Supports Policy Recommendations to Tackle Issue
28.6.2023
Australia's Treasury said on Wednesday it recognises the seriousness of de-banking and that it understands inaction could drive business underground after instances of banking partners cutting-off crypto platforms in the nation
Australian Payment Provider Cuscal Imposes New Restrictions on Crypto; Industry Body Criticizes Move
20.6.2023
Payments provider Cuscal, through its partner Zepto, has brought new banking restrictions on cryptocurrency exchanges in Australia
31% of young Aussies hold crypto despite being ‘risk averse’ — ASX survey
20.6.2023
While young Australians are more interested in crypto, it’s the 25 to 49 year-olds who own the most
Australia's crypto laws risk being outpaced by emerging markets: Think tank
20.6.2023
Bermuda and Nigeria are moving faster on crypto than Australia and the land Down Under will soon “need to be up to speed,” says Loretta Joseph
Australia's Crypto Industry Body Denounces Recent Banking Restrictions
14.6.2023
Blockchain Australia said it wants to tackle the issue "head-on by using real data," after reports that banks in the country were blocking payments to crypto exchanges
Biggest Bank in Australia to Limit Transfers to Crypto Exchanges
9.6.2023
Commonwealth Bank of Australia plans to restrict payments to crypto trading platforms, citing the threat of scams. The measure would deal another blow to digital asset exchanges operating in the country where it has been getting harder to deposit funds for cryptocurrency operations. Crypto Traders...
Binance Halts Deposits and Possibly Withdrawals for Aussie Users After Being Cut Off by Australian Payment Service Provider
19.5.2023
Binance Australia said on May 18 that it is “unable to facilitate PayID AUD deposits for Binance users” due to a third-party payment service provider’s decision to discontinue support for the crypto exchange. Binance Australia said while it works to find an alternative, users...
Australian Crypto Regulations Likely to Be Delayed Until Mid-2024: Report
6.3.2023
Australian laws to regulate the crypto industry and protect retail customers could take more than a year, government documents indicate
Australian Crypto Exchange Digital Surge Set to Come Back Online After Stakeholders Sign Recovery Plan
15.2.2023
Australian cryptocurrency exchange Digital Surge is set to come back online after stakeholders signed the recovery plan on Wednesday
‘Fear of the unknown’ holds back tradfi investors from crypto — Bloomberg analyst
21.9.2022
Bloomberg crypto analyst Jamie Coutts believes it's a “missed opportunity” that traditional asset managers choose not the educate themselves on crypto
Australia’s Northern Territory mulls landmark crypto gambling regulation
24.8.2022
“It's clear from the draft framework that what they're looking at is wagering using cryptocurrency,” said Julian Hoskins, the principle of gambling law and regulatory advisory firm Senet
Aussie consumer group calls for better crypto regs due to ‘lagging laws’
31.5.2022
Australian consumer group CHOICE outlined its crypto regulatory framework in a submission to the country’s Treasury calling for the new federal government to prioritize crypto in its financial services reforms
Swinburne Uni brings Web3 firms to class
27.5.2022
The industry will be able to “tap into future talent” as the partnership sees Judo Bank and Web3 firm Banxa and co-creating content, hosting lectures, providing case studies and even giving students access to their networks
Australia Crypto ETF Market Heats Up With Two More Spot Funds Set to Launch
20.4.2022
21Shares and ETF Securities plan to introduce standalone bitcoin and ether spot exchange-traded funds in Australia next week
A$DC rocks the Aussie dollar as ANZ bank mints first AUD stablecoin
24.3.2022
“Most of the industry utilizes non-bank and often unregulated USD stablecoins. Now with this Big 4 bank-issued AUD stablecoin, the use case is a lot more compelling,” said ZeroCap CEO Ryan McCall
Australian Reserve Bank’s ‘Project Atom’ CBDC research finds numerous benefits
9.12.2021
Following Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s “payments and crypto reform plan,” the RBA has published a report exploring DLT tech and wholesale CBDC issuance
Australian government gives nod to 6 world leading crypto reforms
8.12.2021
“What is clear is that if we embrace these developments, Australia has an enormous opportunity to capitalize on the convergence between finance and technology,” Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said