Stablecoins Power Australia’s Financial Infrastructure, Zodia Study Finds

A new Zodia Custody study highlights that stablecoins are functioning as the “quiet plumbing” behind key financial operations in Australia, with adoption driven by practical utility rather than speculation. Key Use Cases and Impact According to a new Zodia Custody study, stablecoins are functioning as the “quiet plumbing” behind payments, treasury operations, trading infrastructure, and … Read more

Australian Bitcoin Lobby Files Complaint Against ABC Over Misleading Article

The Australian Bitcoin Industry Body (ABIB) has formally filed a complaint with the national broadcaster ABC regarding a Dec. 1 article concerning bitcoin. Allegations of Misrepresentation and Bias An Australian lobbying group, the Australian Bitcoin Industry Body (ABIB), has filed a complaint with the national public media service, ABC, over an article containing inaccuracies and … Read more

New Broker Targets Crypto Investors Seeking Property Ownership in Australia

A dedicated mortgage broking service for cryptocurrency investors has been launched in Australia, aiming to help holders of digital assets translate their crypto wealth into property ownership. Bridging Mortgages and Crypto Strategies A new player has entered the mortgage market with the launch of Mortgage On Chain, Australia’s first broking service dedicated to cryptocurrency investors. … Read more

Australian Police Cracks Crypto Wallets, Recovers Over $7 Million in Illicit Digital Assets

Australian Federal Police (AFP) Commissioner Krissy Barrett announced that an agency data scientist successfully cracked two password-protected crypto wallets, recovering millions in digital assets linked to organized crime. The Challenge of the Criminal’s Wallet Australian Federal Police (AFP) Commissioner Krissy Barrett revealed on Oct. 29 that one of the agency’s data scientists has successfully cracked … Read more

AUSTRAC Targets Crypto ATM Operator for Money Laundering Risks

The Australian financial crime regulator has taken action against crypto ATM operator Cryptolink for its failure to report large cash transactions on time. Crypto ATMs Labeled ‘Highest-Risk’ Channel for Money Laundering The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) has issued an infringement notice of $56,340 to crypto ATM operator Cryptolink. The regulator also accepted … Read more

Digital Asset Solutions Firm Completes Australia’s First Tokenized Government Bond Investment

Forte Tech Solutions, a digital asset solutions firm, has completed Australia’s first tokenized government bond investment—a US$2 million pilot conducted under the Reserve Bank of Australia’s Project Acacia. Project Acacia: Regulatory Backing and Goals In a what has been described as a first for Australia’s financial sector, Forte Tech Solutions has successfully completed the country’s … Read more

Australia Targets Crypto ATM Abuse With New Student Visa Data Rules

The Australian government says it will intensify its crackdown on money laundering involving international students and crypto ATMs. Banks to Gain Access to Student Visa Status The Australian government has announced plans to intensify its scrutiny of international students allegedly exploited by criminals to launder money through crypto automated teller machines (ATMs). Under new immigration … Read more

Australia Clears a Path for Stablecoin Distribution—No Extra Licenses Required

Australia’s corporate watchdog on Thursday unveiled a class exemption letting licensed intermediaries distribute stablecoins issued by Australian financial services (AFS) licensees without separate approvals. Class Relief Lets Crypto Brokers Distribute Stablecoins Under One License The relief, published Sept. 18 by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), covers secondary distribution of stablecoins and removes the … Read more

Australia Clears a Path for Stablecoin Distribution—No Extra Licenses Required

Australia’s corporate watchdog on Thursday unveiled a class exemption letting licensed intermediaries distribute stablecoins issued by Australian financial services (AFS) licensees without separate approvals. Class Relief Lets Crypto Brokers Distribute Stablecoins Under One License The relief, published Sept. 18 by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), covers secondary distribution of stablecoins and removes the … Read more

AUSTRAC Orders Binance Australia to Appoint Auditor Over AML Failings

An Australian financial intelligence agency has ordered Binance Australia to appoint an external auditor within 28 days due to “serious concerns” over the crypto exchange’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) controls. A Warning to Global Exchanges Australia’s financial intelligence and anti-money laundering agency, AUSTRAC, has ordered Binance Australia to appoint an external auditor after … Read more