Australia Warns Crypto Firms of 10% Turnover Fines
Australia’s corporate regulator has warned digital asset firms relying on its sector-wide no-action position that they must apply for or vary an Australian Financial Services licence
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FBI And Australian Police Dismantle Major Cyber Syndicate Laundering Millions In Crypto
TL;DR The FBI and the Australian Federal Police dismantled an international cybercriminal network that laundered millions in cryptocurrencies through darknet forums. Two young men from Perth,
Nexo Rolls Out Regulated Crypto‑Collateral Credit in Australia to Expand User Liquidity Options
TL;DR: Nexo obtained the Credit Representative designation in Australia and launched regulated credit lines under the national consumer credit protection law. Eligible clients can access liquidity
Australia’s Crypto Travel Rule Takes Effect With New Transfer Checks in July
TL;DR: Australia will enforce the travel rule for cryptocurrencies starting July 2026, requiring sender and recipient data on every transfer. The rule, promoted by FATF since
ASIC Pushes Back Enforcement Deadline, Giving Crypto Firms More Time to Transition
ASIC extended the no-action period until September 30, 2026 for digital asset businesses in Australia, postponing the original June 30 deadline. The measure grants three additional months to businesses processing licenses under the
Australia’s High Court Sides With Regulator in Landmark Crypto Yield Case Against Block Earner
TL;DR Australia’s High Court unanimously ruled that Block Earner’s crypto yield product required a financial services licence, reinforcing ASIC’s technology-neutral interpretation of financial laws. The decision
Australia Plans CGT Grace Period for New Assets
The Australian Financial Review reported that Australia’s Labor government will offer a one-year grace period for planned changes to capital gains tax discounts and negative gearing.
AUSTRAC Targets Crypto Sector With Dual Supervisory Sweeps Under New AML Regime
AUSTRAC, the Australian financial intelligence agency, launched two oversight campaigns targeting the country’s digital asset sector, under the anti-money laundering reforms that came into force on March 31.
Coinbase Australia Adds Self‑Managed Super Fund Features for Crypto Portfolios
TL;DR: Coinbase launched dedicated support for self-managed retirement funds in Australia after obtaining an AFSL license last month. Australia’s Self-Managed Super Funds encompass more than 664,000
Australia Eyes Interoperable Stablecoins in Overhaul of Domestic Payments System
TL;DR: Australia’s draft payments vision treats stablecoins and tokenized liabilities as infrastructure questions for future account-to-account rails, not fringe experiments. The key design issue is secure
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