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Australia fines Kraken operator $5M for regulatory breaches
12.12.2024
Kraken Australia operator Bit Trade must pay $5 million plus the cost of court proceedings after the Federal Court sided with the country’s corporate watchdog
Australian Fintech Report: Blockchain and Crypto Sector Contracts Amid Global Shift to AI
10.12.2024
A recent KPMG report shows a 14% decline in the number of active firms in Australia’s blockchain and cryptocurrency sector in 2024. M&A and Investment Activity Subdued in 2024 According to a recently released KPMG report, the number of active firms in Australia’s blockchain...
Crypto.com taps Deutsche Bank for Asia-Pacific markets
10.12.2024
The companies indicated plans to expand their partnership to the United Kingdom and other European countries in the coming months
Crypto.com taps Deutsche Bank for Asia-Pacific markets
10.12.2024
The companies indicated plans to expand their partnership to the United Kingdom and other European countries in the coming months
Australian fintech landscape shrinks, blockchain, crypto take 14% hit
9.12.2024
Over 7% of Australian fintechs closed in 2024, with blockchain firms leading the decline, a KPMG report has revealed
Australia to crack down on crypto ATM providers, citing money laundering risk
6.12.2024
Australia has the third largest number of crypto ATMs in the world and regulators are worried they could be facilitating financial crime
Crypto compliance ‘no longer optional’ under Australia’s new draft guidelines
4.12.2024
Sweeping proposed changes would force most crypto firms in Australia to obtain financial licensing, which some worry will drive innovators offshore
SEC nets record $8.2B in fines, Australia considers crypto tax framework: Law Decoded
25.11.2024
The SEC reported an unprecedented $8.2 billion in fiscal penalties, mainly due to Terraform Labs’ record $4.47 billion settlement
Australia consults on adopting OECD crypto reporting framework
24.11.2024
Australia’s Treasury seeks input on implementing the crypto-asset reporting framework within its domestic tax laws.
Australia Seeks Public Input on Crypto Tax Reporting
22.11.2024
The Australian Treasury has invited public feedback on implementing the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)’s crypto asset reporting model. Tackling Crypto-Linked Tax Evasion The Australian Treasury has invited the public to comment on options for the country’s...
Crypto.com Expands Offerings With Acquisition in Australia
17.11.2024
Crypto.com has announced its acquisition of Fintek Securities Pty Ltd., a brokerage firm with an Australian Financial Services Licence regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. This move allows Crypto.com to broaden its financial product offerings, including derivatives...
Coinbase launches Stand With Crypto advocacy group in Australia
11.11.2024
The Coinbase-backed policy initiative has expanded to Australia in a bid to educate local policymakers on the benefits of blockchain
Kraken launches licensed crypto derivatives in Australia
4.11.2024
Kraken expands into Australia’s crypto derivatives market with a regulated broker service for wholesale investors
Kraken launches licensed crypto derivatives in Australia
4.11.2024
Kraken expands into Australia’s crypto derivatives market with a regulated broker service for wholesale investors
Kraken launches licensed crypto derivatives in Australia
4.11.2024
Kraken expands into Australia’s crypto derivatives market with a regulated broker service for wholesale investors
Kraken Launches Licensed Broker Offering for Australian Wholesale Clients, Expanding Access to Crypto-Based Derivatives
4.11.2024
Kraken has announced the launch of a licensed broker offering specifically designed for Australian wholesale clients, providing access to a range of crypto-based derivatives products. This new service allows eligible clients to manage risk and gain exposure to cryptocurrency price movements without...
Australian police’s ‘new powers’ lead to $142.6K crypto seizure
31.10.2024
Victoria Police’s first crypto seizure underscores a new legal framework empowering officers to confiscate digital assets via search warrants
Ex-CEO Charged in Australia With Stealing $1.47M From Customer in Failed Bitcoin Deal
23.10.2024
Grant Colthup, the ex-CEO of a defunct Australian cryptocurrency exchange, is facing fraud charges. He’s accused of misusing $1.47 million intended for bitcoin purchases. ASIC, the Australian regulator, alleges Colthup violated a law against false or misleading representations. The funds were...
US election optimism fuels $2.2B inflows in crypto products
21.10.2024
CoinShares said the United States and Bitcoin led crypto investment product dynamics last week amid growing optimism over a potential Republican election win in the US
Monochrome Asset Management Launches Ethereum ETF in Australia
15.10.2024
Monochrome Asset Management has announced the launch of the Monochrome Ethereum ETF (IETH), marking Australia’s first exchange-traded fund (ETF) that provides direct access to ethereum. Trading under the ticker ‘IETH’ on Cboe Australia, the ETF will be available on most Australian brokerage...