Australia launches its first comprehensive oversight system for crypto services

Nov 27, 2025

Australia launches its first comprehensive oversight system for crypto services

The reforms introduce mandatory licensing and strict oversight of customer fund protection.

Australia has imposed sanctions against North Korean hackers from the Lazarus Group

Nov 6, 2025

Australia has imposed sanctions against North Korean hackers from the Lazarus Group

North Korean hackers have stolen billions of dollars in cryptocurrency using international networks to launder funds.

BlackRock to launch bitcoin ETF in Australia this month

Nov 5, 2025

BlackRock to launch bitcoin ETF in Australia this month

The new fund will allow investors to participate in bitcoin’s growth through a transparent and regulated instrument.

55 people arrested in Australia for laundering money using cryptocurrencies

Nov 3, 2025

55 people arrested in Australia for laundering money using cryptocurrencies

More than 800 charges and millions in seized assets resulted from cooperation between the FBI and Australian police.

Buenos Aires’ new bill sets taxes for mining and crypto services

Oct 9, 2025

Buenos Aires’ new bill sets taxes for mining and crypto services

New rates range from 3% to 8% depending on the type of activity

Gemini crypto exchange expands presence in Australia after AUSTRAC registration

Oct 9, 2025

Gemini crypto exchange expands presence in Australia after AUSTRAC registration

The platform aims to provide additional services to local users

A story of failure: how to launder $123 million using crypto and end up in prison

Aug 25, 2025

A story of failure: how to launder $123 million using crypto and end up in prison

Several large traditional companies were involved in a large-scale scheme to launder illegal proceeds

Australia has tightened regulation of crypto ATMs to protect against fraud

Jun 3, 2025

Australia has tightened regulation of crypto ATMs to protect against fraud

Operators have been required to strengthen transaction monitoring and set daily withdrawal limits

Australian Treasury has presented a project to combat de-banking of crypto firms

Mar 21, 2025

Australian Treasury has presented a project to combat de-banking of crypto firms

The authorities intend to introduce a licensing regime for digital asset trading platforms to facilitate their interaction with financial institutions

Australian court fines Kraken exchange $5 million on securities regulator’s lawsuit

Dec 12, 2024

Australian court fines Kraken exchange $5 million on securities regulator’s lawsuit

The company violated the law when offering a leveraged cryptocurrency and fiat trading product

Australian DigitalX bitcoin fund’s returns have reached 99%

Nov 15, 2024

Australian DigitalX bitcoin fund’s returns have reached 99%

DigitalX Bitcoin Fund has been operating since 2019 and is aimed at institutional investors