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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
Research Shows More Than 1 Million Australians Own Cryptocurrency
15.4.2022
A recent study by major market research firm Roy Morgan shows that more than 1 million Australians now own cryptocurrency. “The value of all cryptocurrency holdings for people aged 50+ is around $7.6 billion,” the study shows. Study: Over 1 Million Australians Own Cryptocurrency...
SBF opens Aussie Blockchain Week as govt says we’re “open for business”
21.3.2022
Sam Bankman-Fried, CEO of FTX, said the world is “very much” looking for a crypto hub in APAC, adding that other locations “haven’t played out”
Australia to Regulate Crypto Sector as Part of Payments Reform
8.12.2021
The government of Australia is preparing to comprehensively regulate the activities of cryptocurrency exchanges and custodians. The push is part of a major overhaul, aimed at preserving the country’s sovereignty over its payments system, which will also affect providers like Apple...
Crypto Is Driven by Extraordinary Consumer and Investor Demand, Says Australian Regulator
24.11.2021
The chairman of Australia’s Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) says crypto is “being driven by extraordinary consumer and investor demand,” noting that “The implications for consumers are potentially huge.” The securities regulator is currently working...
Proposed tightening of Australian crypto regulations could stifle competition: Kraken
23.11.2021
Kraken Australia’s Managing Director is concerned that a proposed new licensing regime for crypto exchanges could collapse the vibrancy of the industry down under
Australian Crypto-Focused ETF Hits Record, Spot-Based BTC, ETH ETFs Expected
5.11.2021
The first crypto industry-focused exchange traded fund (ETF) in Australia was launched on Thursday this week, and within 15 minutes of trading a new record in trading volumes on the Australian stock market was smashed. Meanwhile, new regulations have opened the door for spot-based bitcoin (BTC)...
Senator Bragg tells NFT Fest new Australian crypto legislation likely in 2022
1.10.2021
Talking about a digital asset plan being cooked up by a Senate inquiry, Senator Andrew Bragg said, “We will want the major parties, including my party, to adopt these policies as part of their election manifestos.”
Australian crypto businesses tell Senate inquiry about being de-banked up to 91 times
9.9.2021
Speaking on a panel as part of the senate inquiry into “Australia as a Technology and Financial Centre” three crypto firms outlined their de-banking experience in Australia
Australian crypto users will have access to tax reporting services through Crypto.com
12.8.2021
Crypto holders in the United States, Canada, and now Australia can generate tax reports using the exchange
Visa to Approve Cryptocurrency Card by Australian Startup
15.7.2021
Visa is reportedly set to approve Australian crypto startup Cryptospend’s issuance of debit cards for spending bitcoin and several other cryptocurrencies. “We have a lot of demand for the card,” the company claims. Global card giant Visa is expected to announce later this week...
Bitcoin Will Eventually Be Transacted More Than Fiat Currency, Say 35% of Australians Surveyed
14.7.2021
A new survey finds that 35% of Australians believe bitcoin will eventually be transacted more than fiat currency. Almost the same number of respondents believe that bitcoin “has a significant role to play in the future of currency.” Comparison platform Finder published Tuesday...
Australian Crypto ETF, Digital Dollar Pilots, MetaMask Phishing Bot + More News
3.5.2021
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The Australian Securities Exchange is reviewing a number of applications for a cryptocurrency-based exchange-traded fund (ETF)...
Australian Crypto Exchange to Delist BSV Over ‘Bullying’ Threat to Bitcoin Developers
28.1.2021
The exchange's CEO said "Recent talk of legal action against developers working to improve the Bitcoin ecosystem proved to be the final straw."
Australian Crypto Exchange Exposes Personal Data of 270K Users
2.12.2020
BTC Markets, one of Australia's biggest cryptocurrency exchanges, has accidentally exposed users' data, raising the risk of phishing attacks
Australian Crypto Exchanges Partner With Koinly to Simplify Tax Reporting for Users
29.7.2020
With tax reports for crypto transactions being complex and time-consuming to prepare, Koinly said its service automates the process in just minutes
Australian Crypto Exchange CoinSpot Wins ISO Security Accreditation
31.3.2020
CoinSpot says it's jumped through the hoops to meet the internationally recognized ISO standard