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Binance Australia was fined A$10 million after 524 retail clients were wrongly classified for crypto derivatives trading, ASIC records show.
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RBA backs tokenized assets citing potential 24 billion dollar annual boost as Project Acacia explores digital finance infrastructure
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RBA said tokenization could deliver AU$24 billion in annual gains as Australia prepares a sandbox and expands deposit token work nationwide.
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Hostplus is weighing crypto access through Choiceplus as member demand grows, pending regulatory approval and safeguards.
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Australians are increasingly using cryptocurrency for day-to-day payments, even as banking restrictions continue to hamper access to the ecosystem. A recent survey by crypto exchange Independent Reserve, which polled 2,000 “everyday Australians” between Jan. 12 and Jan. 30, found that…
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Australia’s Senate Economics Legislation Committee is considering a new bill that would require crypto exchanges and tokenization platforms to operate in accordance with the country’s existing financial services regime. Australian regulators are pushing for the passage of the Corporations Amendment…
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Ripple has announced plans to secure an Australian financial services license by acquiring a local payments firm in the country. Ripple said it will obtain the AFSL license through the acquisition of BC Payments Australia Pty Ltd, a payments company…
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Binance Australia has restored Australian dollar deposits and withdrawals, ending a suspension that began in mid-2023 following regulatory and banking setbacks. The service became fully available to verified users in January 2026, according to multiple reports published around Jan. 18.…
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Crypto exchange KuCoin has entered the Australian market with a new office in Sydney as it continues to grow its global footprint. According to the official Nov. 17 press release, the Sydney office will serve as the exchange’s regional headquarters…
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Australia is tightening its grip on the crypto industry as regulators move to redefine what falls under financial oversight. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has broadened its regulatory scope on digital assets. On Wednesday, October 29, the commission…
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Australia will grant its financial intelligence agency, the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Center, new powers to crack down on the third-largest crypto ATM market in the world. New regulations are being drafted that would grant AUSTRAC the power to…
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Gemini has officially launched its Australian subsidiary, marking a major expansion into one of the world’s most crypto-active markets Gemini, the U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has announced the official launch of its Australian subsidiary, Gemini…
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After high-profile actions against Binance, Australia is advancing a regulatory framework to impose bank-style standards on crypto trading platforms. Australia pushes for bank-grade crypto rules Australia is preparing to extend financial services law to crypto platforms. On Sep. 25 the…
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Australia has unveiled draft legislation that would require digital asset platforms to obtain licenses, with penalties of up to 10% of annual turnover for breaches. Australia has proposed new licensing rules for digital asset platforms, setting out tough penalties for…
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UK trading giant IG Group is set to acquire a 70% stake in Australian crypto exchange Independent Reserve in a A$178 million deal, pending regulatory approval in Australia and Singapore. IG Group to acquire majority stake in Independent Reserve UK-based…
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Crypto exchange has launched a platform for self-managed superannuation funds in Australia, as it hopes to tap into the country’s A$4.3 trillion retirement savings pool. Announcing the move via a Sep. 15 announcement, Kate Cooper, who currently serves as the…
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