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Australian central bank governor favors private sector crypto technology
18.7.2022
Phillip Lowe believes that there are risks in dealing with cryptocurrency that can be mitigated by strong regulations, but the tech should be made by private companies
Aussie FPA supports 'crypto rule book' and regulation of exchanges
15.7.2022
Swyftx co-CEO Ryan Parsons echoed the calls from the FPA, noting that “Our preference is for crypto platforms to operate within the existing financial services licensing framework.”
Rewards4Earth plans to roll out crypto rewards to 1000 sports clubs in Australia
1.7.2022
Even a small adoption of the reward token could see up to $300 million used to fund environmental initiatives and provide clubs with funding to benefit the community
Australian Crypto Exchange Banxa Cuts 70 Staff
27.6.2022
The publicly traded crypto exchange said the "crypto winter" drove the decision to reduce headcount by about 30%
BTC Markets becomes first Australian crypto firm to get a financial services license
21.6.2022
While the license isn’t currently needed for crypto companies in Australia, BTC Markets says it is preparing the exchange for upcoming regulations, which may help it gain other complementary certifications
Lack of Interest in Australian Bitcoin ETFs Blamed on Bad Launch Timing, Strong Inflows Globally
10.6.2022
Bitcoin (BTC)-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) of various types are now widely available to investors around the world. But the popularity of the funds varies, with investors in Australia showing almost no interest in trading the recently-launched ETFs there....
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Two more spot crypto ETFs launch on Australian markets
7.6.2022
Both of the new Australian exchange-traded funds by 3iQ Digital Asset Management will feed from its existing Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange
Australian Mayor downplays crypto volatility, recommends it for rates payments
6.6.2022
"The volatility is not that bad” - Australia’s Gold Coast Mayor suggests crypto could be used to pay local taxes in the future
Aussie banks ANZ and NAB won’t 'endorse' retail speculation on crypto
1.6.2022
Executives from two of Australia’s “big four” banks have said they won’t allow their retail customers to trade crypto with ANZ adding its happy it didn’t “go head long” into a cryptocurrency offering
Crypto Derivative Traders Can Access TradingView With Broker Eightcap
27.5.2022
Australian FX and CFD provider Eightcap has recently announced that it has partnered with TradingView, allowing crypto derivative traders to trade directly from TradingView’s charts into their Eightcap trading accounts. Crypto derivative traders will access Eightcap’s full suite of crypto...
Australian Taxation Office to Focus on Capital Gains From Crypto Assets
18.5.2022
The Australian tax agency has listed crypto-related profits among several priority areas where more efforts are needed to ensure correct reporting. The authority has reminded taxpayers they need to calculate any capital gain or loss from the sale of digital coins and tokens and record it in their...
Australian Tax Office Warns Crypto Investors on Capital Gains Obligations
16.5.2022
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has published a guideline that sets out warnings for crypto investors on tax obligations around digital assets and NFTs
Crypto capital gains one of four key areas for Australian Tax Office
16.5.2022
“Remember, you can’t offset your crypto losses against your salary and wages,” said ATO assistant commissioner Tim Loh
Australian Crypto ETF Listings Kick Off With Low Volumes Amid Crypto Correction
12.5.2022
Three crypto ETFs went live in Australia as bitcoin struggles to turn the tide following a devastating move to the downside
Three new crypto ETFs to begin trading in Australia this week
10.5.2022
Australians will soon have five options for cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds as the delayed funds from Cosmos and 21Shares launch this week along with 3iQ’s in the future
Senators Bragg and Lummis discuss crypto laws collaboration between US, Australia
29.4.2022
“We want to be close to our friends in the United States on these issues as much as we can,” Australian Senator Andrew Bragg told Cointelegraph
Australian Crypto ETF Launch Delayed Due to Pressure From Unidentified Broker: Report
26.4.2022
The launch of three crypto ETFs in Australia has been blocked less than 24-hours before it was due to be listed on CBOE Australia
Crypto Market Drops Alongside Stocks on Global Worries; Australian Spot Bitcoin ETF Set for Debut
25.4.2022
The crypto market initially traded lower on Monday, before trimming its losses later in the trading day as sentiment improved. The market action came after heavy selling before the weekend on comments from US Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Jerome Powell last week, hinting that a 50-basis point...
Australian Dollar Falls Against the US Dollar, with Surge in US Yield
22.4.2022
Forex brokers are institutions or individuals who have been duly authorized to perform transactions related to foreign exchange. In the case of Australia, forex brokers must be authorized by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission, also known as ASIC. The Australian Dollar has emerged...
Australian Regulator Develops New Policy Roadmap for Crypto
21.4.2022
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) released a set of initial risk management expectations for all regulated entities involved in activities related to cryptoassets. The regulator also issued a policy roadmap until 2025....
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