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Australia tightens the crypto reins, new rules are coming

Australia is dialing up the heat on crypto assets with a regulatory makeover that’s shaking the market’s dusty corners. The Australian Securities and Investments...

Australia’s Crypto Bill Draws Support — But “Critical Questions” Block Clarity

Australia’s crypto industry backed the Australian crypto draft laws released last month. However, firms asked for clearer rules and faster guidance. The Treasury consultation...

Australia’s Surging Crypto Interest Tops Global Charts

Australia ranks first for crypto interest per capita, according to a16z Crypto data. The team measured token-related web traffic for the top 30 CoinGecko...

Australia Moves to Arm AUSTRAC With Strong Crypto ATM Powers

Australia plans new powers for AUSTRAC over crypto ATMs. Minister Tony Burke outlined a draft law that lets the agency restrict or ban “high-risk...

Australia Busts 14,000 Online Scams, Crypto Scams Make Up 21%

Australia scams are being targeted by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), which has intensified its enforcement campaign. Since July 2023, ASIC scam...

Australia Launches Major CBDC and Stablecoin Trial Under Project Acacia

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) started its next step in testing digital money. This is part of Project Acacia, a joint plan with...

Crypto ATM scam hits hard in Australia

Picture this, a 77-year-old widow, trusting, hopeful, thinking she’s found love online. Instead, she ends up handing over her life savings, $433,000 Australian dollars,...

Australia Caps Crypto ATM Cash at $3,250 After $2M Scam Losses Revealed

On June 3, 2025, AUSTRAC introduced new rules for crypto ATM operators across Australia. The regulations include a $3,250 cash limit per deposit or...

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