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WonderFi is considering partnerships that would bring derivatives trading to its platforms, Bitbuy and Coinsquare, in Canada and Australia. Vancouver-based WonderFi Technologies Inc. is exploring a new partnership to bring derivatives trading to its crypto platforms, Bitbuy and Coinsquare, in…
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Australia’s government has ruled out creating a crypto reserve, focusing instead on regulation. Australia will not follow the United States in creating a strategic crypto reserve, despite President Donald Trump‘s efforts to make the U.S. the “Crypto Capital of the…
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Chin’s CBDC expansion seems to be reshaping global trade networks, leaving Australia at a crossroads between Beijing and Washington. U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to ban a U.S. digital dollar could shake up global finance, as the West is already…
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The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre has warned cryptocurrency exchanges and remittance providers to follow anti-money laundering laws or face the consequences. In a press release statement published on its official website, the agency revealed that it is now…
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Alchemy Pay announced its successful registration as a Digital Currency Exchange Provider with the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre as of Jan. 27. This regulatory approval enables Alchemy Pay (ACH) to provide secure and seamless fiat-to-crypto payment services within…
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Niagara Regional Police is collaborating with leading cryptocurrency ATM operators in Ontario to launch a public awareness campaign aimed at combating fraud. On Jan. 21, the Niagara Regional Police Service, based in Ontario, Canada, announced it is partnering with cryptocurrency…
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Two couples of vendors in Ballarat exhibited their 582m² land block for sale, accepting only Bitcoin payments. Why do people sell real estate for crypto, and how does the latter disrupt the real estate market? The land in question The…
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Binance’s Australian arm comes under fire from Australian regulators that accuse the crypto exchange of falsely categorizing local clients as wholesale clients, exposing them to risky crypto assets. According to a press release published on Dec. 18, the Australian Securities…
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AMP has made a $27 million investment in Bitcoin, becoming the first major superannuation fund in Australia to enter the crypto market. AMP Wealth Management, one of Australia‘s largest wealth managers with billions in assets under management, has invested $27…
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Hackers have compromised the personal data of over 58,000 customers of United States-based Bitcoin ATM operator Byte Federal. According to a filing with the Maine Attorney General’s office, Byte Federal was breached on September 30 by an unknown attacker who…
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Kraken’s Australian entity, Bit Trade, is facing a multi-million fine for failing to comply with rules requiring a target market determination for its margin extension product. The Australian operator of the Kraken crypto exchange, Bit Trade, has been fined AUD…
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Australia’s blockchain industry dropped 14% this year, but changes in ETF regulations and lower interest rates could still help spark a recovery, analysts say. The Australian fintech landscape has seen a drastic decline as the number of active blockchain firms…
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Australia has established a task force to crack down on cryptocurrency ATM providers that do not comply with the nation’s anti-money laundering laws. The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre has issued a warning for crypto ATM operators via a…
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Australia’s securities regulator has unveiled proposals for stricter oversight of the crypto market, aiming to enhance “consumer protection.” Australia is moving to tighten oversight of cryptocurrencies, pointing out “practical licensing issues” of stablecoins and wrapped tokens. In a Dec. 4…
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Australia, with the world’s most significant number of crypto ATMs, seeks advice from an international organization on implementing crypto taxation. The Organization of Economic Cooperations and Development (OECD), which has invented taxation on digital assets framework, was asked by the…
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Cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com strengthens its presence in Australia with the acquisition of licensed brokerage Fintek Securities, expanding its range of financial products. Crypto.com has acquired Australia-based Fintek Securities, a licensed brokerage regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, as...
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The Reserve Bank of Australia has launched a consultation on Project Acacia, exploring wholesale central bank digital currency and tokenized asset markets. Australia‘s central bank, the Reserve Bank of Australia, alongside the Digital Finance Cooperative Research Centr is seeking public...
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Crypto exchange Kraken says its wholesale clients can now purchase crypto derivatives via its Australian financial services licensed broker. U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is expanding crypto-based offerings among Australian customers, extending its offerings to eligible wholesale clients seeking exposure to...
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Australian crypto hedge fund manager JellyC has merged with Singaporean Trovio Asset Management in an effort to attract bigger allocations from investors, such as pension fund investment. According to a Bloomberg report on Oct. 23, Australian hedge fund manager JellyC...
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Australia’s securities watchdog has charged the former CEO of defunct crypto exchange Mine Digital for defrauding an investor of $1.47 million. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has charged Grant Colthup with one count of fraud after a customer of...
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Monochrome Asset Management is set to launch Australia’s first spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund on Tuesday. The Ethereum (ETH) ETF will debut on the Cboe Australia, bringing the Monochrome Ethereum ETF with the ticker IETH to the market on Tuesday, Oct....
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The Australian Federal Police’s Criminal Assets Confiscation Taskforce cracked a “seed phrase” linked to an account belonging to alleged creator of encrypted messaging app “Ghost,” which authorities claim is used for organized crime. According to the AFP press release, the...
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Australia’s central bank has announced a shift toward wholesale CBDC development, citing greater economic benefits and fewer challenges compared to a retail version. The Reserve Bank of Australia seems to be prioritizing wholesale CBDC development over retail, citing greater economic...
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A new report reveals that 134 countries, covering 98% of the global economy, are exploring digital currencies, with 44 currently piloting CBDCs. Central bank digital currencies are gaining widespread attention, with nearly 99% of the global economy now focused on...
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MoonPay has registered with Australia’s regulator to provide crypto exchange services, enabling local payment methods like Osko and PayID for Australian users. Crypto payments firm MoonPay has officially registered with Australia‘s financial intelligence agency — also known as AUSTRAC —...
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Indonesia has entered Chainalysis’ global crypto adoption index for the first time, climbing into the top 3 as global crypto activity surged past 2021 bull market levels. Indonesia has made its debut in Chainalysis‘ global crypto adoption index, climbing to...
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Kraken is calling for clearer crypto regulations in Australia after a Federal Court ruled that part of its margin extension product violated local laws. Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is advocating for clearer crypto regulations in Australia after a Federal Court ruled...
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Australians lost over $120 million to crypto investment fraud in just 12 months, with those under 50 increasingly becoming the primary targets. Crypto investment scams are surging across Australia, with younger individuals increasingly falling victim as fraudsters employ more sophisticated...
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Australia’s Federal Court ruled against Kraken’s local operator for failing to comply with legal obligations when offering a margin trading product. Australia’s court has ruled that Bit Trade, the operator of the Kraken crypto exchange in Australia, violated regulatory requirements...
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Australia’s securities regulator says over 8% of the scam websites it took down in 2023 were focused on crypto investments only. The Australian Securities & Investments Commission has published a report, marking the first anniversary of its investment scam disruption...
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Australia’s competition regulator has highlighted that the majority of crypto ads on Meta’s Facebook are likely scams. According to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s filing with the Federal Court of Australia, Meta has been aware since 2018 that a...
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