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Australians Lost $122M Worth of Crypto to Scams in 12 Months: Police
[Aug 28 7:16 AM] Australia's national police agency has warned that Australians lost at least Australian dollars 180 million of cryptocurrency ($122 million) in investment scams in just 12 months, "urging all to be extra aware of the proliferation and…
Kraken Crypto Exchange Fined by Australian Court
[Aug 24 11:20 AM] The Federal Court of Australia has ruled that Bit Trade Pty Ltd., operating crypto exchange Kraken in Australia, failed to meet regulatory obligations for its margin trading product. The product was offered without a required market determination…
Australia's Securities Regulator Wins Case Against Kraken's Local Operator
[Aug 23 6:45 AM] The Federal Court of Australia ruled on Friday that cryptocurrency exchange Kraken's operator in Australia, Bit Trade Pty Ltd, "contravened" with a section of the nation's Corporations Act.
615 Crypto Scam Sites Dismantled by Australian Regulator
[Aug 22 11:20 AM] The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has shut down more than 7,300 phishing and investment scam websites, including 615 targeting cryptocurrency. The regulator noted that collaboration with other agencies and advanced…
Australian Securities Regulator Nabbed More Than 600 Crypto Investment Scams in a Year
[Aug 19 3:55 PM] The cypro scams amounted to about 9% of the total fake investment platforms taken down in the first year of its investment scam disruption program.
Australia's Securities Regulator Sues ASX for Misleading Statements About Blockchain Project
[Aug 14 7:15 AM] Australia's Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has sued Australia’s largest market operator, ASX Limited, for allegedly making misleading statements about how its blockchain project was progressing to replace its aged Clearing House…
ASX sued over prior statements about its now-abandoned blockchain project
[Aug 14 4:31 AM] The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has sued the stock exchange for alleged “misleading statements” it made over its abandoned blockchain upgrade plan.
WonderFi expands to Australia — Blockchain Futurist Conference
[Aug 13 9:20 PM] The crypto firm merged with Coinsmart and Coinsquare in 2023, securing $1 billion in assets under management in the same year.
Coinbase Concerned About 'Ongoing Regulation by Enforcement' in Australia, Despite 'Healthy' Regulator Talks
[Jul 31 12:04 PM] Coinbase (COIN) is concerned about “ongoing regulation through enforcement” which is not “helpful to the overall direction of the industry” in Australia ahead of expected draft legislation, senior executives of the cryptocurrency exchange told…
Coinbase to Provide Custody for Australian Bitcoin ETF BTXX
[Jul 29 7:00 AM] Digitalx, an ASX-listed company, has selected Coinbase to deliver custody and advanced trading execution services for its recently approved Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (BTXX) in Australia. This partnership will offer qualified Australian investors…
Kraken Expands Crypto Custody Services to Institutions in UK and Australia
[Jul 18 7:30 PM] Crypto exchange Kraken has expanded its custody services to institutional clients in the UK and Australia, marking the first international expansion following its successful U.S. launch in March. Kraken Institutional, already established in the UK…
Australian Court Convicts Bitconnect Promoter for Providing Unlicensed Advice
[Jul 15 11:30 PM] John Bigatton, the Australian promoter of Bitconnect, has been convicted by the Sydney District Court for providing unlicensed financial advice, violating section 911B(1) of the Corporations Act 2001, the Australian Securities and Investments…
Rising crypto crimes in Australia prompt call for tougher regulations
[Jul 15 12:46 AM] AUSTRAC's latest report highlights a rise in criminal use of cryptocurrencies, urging stricter regulations and international cooperation to combat money laundering.
Australia's Largest Stock Exchange Approves It's Second Bitcoin ETF
[Jul 9 3:20 AM] Australia's leading stock exchange, the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), has approved listing the second Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) on its platform.BREAKING: 
Australia’s largest stock exchange has approved its second spot #Bitcoin
Australia’s largest stock exchange has approved its second spot #Bitcoin Australian Securities Exchange Gives Green Light to DigitalX's Bitcoin ETF
[Jul 9 12:15 AM] DigitalX Bitcoin ETF will trade on the ASX as BTXX.
Julian Assange Bitcoin donation shows how crypto can support transparency
[Jun 28 8:00 AM] The Bitcoin community came to Julian Assange’s aid, helping ensure the WikiLeaks founders’ safe and debt-free return to Australia.
Australia’s revamped data program to ‘catch out’ crypto tax cheats
[Jun 28 12:11 AM] The Australian Tax Office is collecting over a decade of crypto transaction data, and tax dodgers could be busted if they don’t properly file this tax season.
The Asia-Pacific market is heating up for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs
[Jun 27 2:23 PM] Two Bitcoin ETFs launched in Australia in June — after six Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs launched in Hong Kong in April. We'll see soon if more enter the market.
Anonymous Donor Pays $500,000 in Bitcoin for Julian Assange's Freedom Flight
[Jun 26 5:31 AM] An anonymous Bitcoin donor has paid over $500,000 in BTC to cover WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's expenses for his flight home to Australia. Assange is now a free man after pleading guilty in a US court under a deal ending his 14-year legal…
VanEck's Spot Bitcoin ETF Goes Live on Australia's Largest Stock Exchange
[Jun 20 5:20 AM] VanEck's spot Bitcoin ETF (VBTC) has officially launched on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), Australia's largest stock market. The ETF was approved earlier this week and is now available for trading, providing Australian investors with a…
VanEck's Spot Bitcoin ETF Goes Live on Australia's Biggest Stock Exchange
[Jun 20 3:30 AM] The VanEck Bitcoin ETF, the first spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), debuted on Thursday.
Australian Regulator Appeals Court Decision Exempting Block Earner From Penalty
[Jun 19 10:33 PM] Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) stated on Tuesday that it had appealed the federal court’s decision to relieve Web3 Ventures Pty Ltd., trading as Block Earner, from liability to pay a penalty for offering unlicensed…
Terraform Labs to shut down after $4.5B SEC settlement: Law Decoded
[Jun 17 1:05 PM] Terraform Labs plans to sell key projects within the Terra ecosystem and give the community control of the Terra blockchain.
Australian Securities Exchange Gives Its First Approval of a Spot Bitcoin Listing to VanEck
[Jun 17 8:36 AM] The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), which accounts for 90% of Australia’s equity market, has approved its first spot-bitcoin {BTC} exchange-traded fund (ETF), according to a blog from the issuer VanEck.
Australia's Largest Stock Exchange Approves It's First Bitcoin ETF
[Jun 17 2:57 AM] Australia's largest stock market, the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), approved listing the first Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) on its platform on June 20. The issuer will be VanEck, and the instrument will be dubbed the VanEck Bitcoin…
Australia's Treasury to Include Stablecoin Rules in Crypto Bill Draft, ASIC's Warning For Crypto Entities
[Jun 13 5:06 AM] Australia's regulators have provided rare updates on their plans for the digital assets sector, including plans to introduce a draft framework for stablecoins and hinted that more enforcement is on its way against unlicensed entities during an…
Australia cracks down on online gambling with crypto, credit card ban
[Jun 11 1:40 AM] The government warned betting companies that failing to comply with the new rules could result in a fine of up to 234,750 Australian dollars ($155,000).
Australia’s peak crypto lobby group drops ‘blockchain’ from name
[Jun 10 9:45 PM] Blockchain Australia is now the Digital Economic Council of Australia (DECA) with a membership category for banks, most of which have blocked crypto exchanges.
Bitcoin Ready To Takeoff? Analyst Eyes $85,000 as Fundamentals Align
[Jun 4 11:30 AM] Bitcoin prices are hovering near $70,000, bouncing from a critical dynamic support line, evident in the daily chart. Even though bulls have yet to breach $72,000 and break above March 2024 highs, traders are optimistic about what lies ahead…