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AUSTRAC Orders Binance Australia to Appoint Auditor Over AML Failings
24.8.2025
An Australian financial intelligence agency has ordered Binance Australia to appoint an external auditor within 28 days due to “serious concerns” over the crypto exchange’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) controls. A Warning to Global Exchanges Australia’s financial...
Australian Crypto-Backed Loan Provider Secures $5.14 Million in Series A to Drive Global Expansion
22.8.2025
Block Earner announced on August 18 that it has raised $5.14 million in a Series A funding round led by CMCC Global’s Titan Fund, with support from King River Capital. Australia’s First Bitcoin-Backed Home Loan Australian provider of crypto-backed loans, Block Earner, announced on Aug. 18 that...
Australian Digital Asset Firm Adopts ‘Collateral Mirroring’ for Institutional Crypto
31.7.2025
An Australian digital asset investment firm, Jelly C, has joined a new “collateral mirroring” program, enabling lower-risk institutional crypto trading via the OKX exchange. This program uniquely allows Standard Chartered, a global investment bank, to handle asset custody. Jelly C will...
Understanding the ASIC v Wallet Ventures Decision on Digital Assets
29.7.2025
On July 24, 2025, the Full Federal Court of Australia issued its decision in ASIC v Wallet Ventures Pty Ltd [2025] FCAFC 93, dismissing the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s (ASIC) appeal in a closely watched case concerning the regulatory status of crypto-asset products....
Aussies Can Now Use BTC as Collateral for Home Deposits
18.7.2025
Australian fintech startup Block Earner has launched what it calls the first bitcoin-backed home loan, allowing Australians to use their bitcoin ( BTC) as collateral for a home deposit without selling it. The firm offers up to 50% of a property’s value as a deposit loan, secured by the borrower’s...
Nauru Appoints Australian Brian Phelps as CEO of New Virtual Asset Authority
15.7.2025
Following the recent passage of legislation to regulate virtual assets, including cryptocurrency, Nauru’s government has appointed Australian banking and financial markets executive Brian Phelps as the inaugural CEO of the Command Ridge Virtual Asset Authority (CRVAA). President David Adeang...
Tasmania Hit by Spate of Crypto ATM-Related Scams
13.7.2025
Over a dozen residents in Tasmania have been defrauded of approximately $1.64 million through scams involving cryptocurrency ATMs, with one victim losing over $493,000. Scammers Exploit ATMs Amidst Rapid Expansion More than a dozen residents of the Australian island state of Tasmania have been...
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...
$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...
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...
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 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...
AUSTRAC Fines Crypto Exchange Cointree for Reporting Failures
18.5.2025
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre has issued infringement notices totaling $75,120 to cryptocurrency exchange Cointree for failing to submit suspicious matter reports on time. Cointree Fined Despite Self-Reporting The Australian financial intelligence agency, the Australian...
Finder Retreats From Crypto, Facilitates User Migration to Australian Exchange Swyftx
10.5.2025
Aussie fintech firm Finder has partnered with Swyftx to facilitate the migration of its users to the latter’s crypto exchange platform. Users Must Consent to the Migration of Wallet Balances Australian fintech company Finder has announced a partnership with Swyftx to facilitate the migration...
Use It or Lose It’: AUSTRAC Warns Inactive Crypto Exchanges
30.4.2025
AUSTRAC is cracking down on inactive digital asset exchanges, urging them to voluntarily withdraw their registrations or face forced cancellation to prevent criminal exploitation. Significant Proportion of 427 Registered Exchanges Inactive Australia’s AUSTRAC is taking decisive action against...
Australia Cracks Down on Crypto ATMs, Citing Inadequate AML and CTF Measures
1.4.2025
AUSTRAC, Australia’s financial services watchdog, has raised concerns that some crypto ATM providers may lack adequate anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism measures. Task Force Identifies Worrying Trends The Australian financial services industry watchdog, AUSTRAC, has claimed that some...
Australia Seeks to Position Itself as a Crypto Leader
22.3.2025
The Australian Treasury is working with the digital asset industry to establish clear regulations, aiming to make Australia a global leader in the sector. Spurring Innovation vs. Protecting Users The Australian Treasury has announced that it is collaborating with the digital asset industry...
Binance Impersonation Scam Targets Australian Crypto Investors
21.3.2025
Australian law enforcement, in partnership with Binance, has issued a warning about scammers impersonating Binance and targeting crypto investors. Fake Verification Codes Australian law enforcement has warned crypto investors to be cautious of scammers impersonating Binance. In a statement jointly...
Swyftx Acquires Easy Crypto, Forms Australasia’s Second-Largest Exchange
20.3.2025
Australian cryptocurrency exchange Swyftx has acquired New Zealand’s Easy Crypto, aiming to create the second-largest crypto exchange in Australasia. Growing Trend Towards Mergers and Acquisitions The Australian cryptocurrency exchange Swyftx has reportedly acquired one of New Zealand’s...
India, Nigeria, Indonesia Lead Chainalysis 2024 Crypto Adoption Index
12.9.2024
India, Nigeria, and Indonesia top Chainalysis’ latest global crypto adoption index, which ranks 151 countries based on grassroots cryptocurrency usage, adjusted for population and purchasing power. The report notes strong growth in crypto activity, particularly in lower-income nations....