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Aussies Can Now Use BTC as Collateral for Home Deposits

[Jul 18 7:30 AM] Australian fintech startup Block Earner has launched what it calls the first bitcoin-backed home loan, allowing Australians to use their bitcoin ( BTC) as collateral for a home deposit without selling it. The firm offers up to 50% of a property’s…

Tasmania Hit by Spate of Crypto ATM-Related Scams

[Jul 13 8:30 AM] Over a dozen residents in Tasmania have been defrauded of approximately $1.64 million through scams involving cryptocurrency ATMs, with one victim losing over $493,000. Scammers Exploit ATMs Amidst Rapid Expansion More than a dozen residents of the…

AUSTRAC Fines Crypto Exchange Cointree for Reporting Failures

[May 18 4:30 AM] The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre has issued infringement notices totaling $75,120 to cryptocurrency exchange Cointree for failing to submit suspicious matter reports on time. Cointree Fined Despite Self-Reporting The…

Use It or Lose It’: AUSTRAC Warns Inactive Crypto Exchanges

[Apr 30 8:30 AM] AUSTRAC is cracking down on inactive digital asset exchanges, urging them to voluntarily withdraw their registrations or face forced cancellation to prevent criminal exploitation. Significant Proportion of 427 Registered Exchanges Inactive…

Australia Seeks to Position Itself as a Crypto Leader

[Mar 22 9:30 AM] The Australian Treasury is working with the digital asset industry to establish clear regulations, aiming to make Australia a global leader in the sector. Spurring Innovation vs. Protecting Users The Australian Treasury has announced that it is…

Binance Impersonation Scam Targets Australian Crypto Investors

[Mar 21 9:30 AM] Australian law enforcement, in partnership with Binance, has issued a warning about scammers impersonating Binance and targeting crypto investors. Fake Verification Codes Australian law enforcement has warned crypto investors to be cautious of…