Australian crypto regulation – DIGIT INFO

Australian ‘token mapping’ consultation paper to release in early 2023: Treasurer

DIGIT — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 06:04:41 +0000

The consultation paper will give an insight into how certain crypto assets should be regulated alongside frameworks for company licensing, asset custody and consumer protections under token mapping.

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Aussie FPA supports ‘crypto rule book’ and regulation of exchanges

DIGIT — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 08:29:09 +0000

Swyftx co-CEO Ryan Parsons echoed the calls from the FPA, noting that “Our preference is for crypto platforms to operate within the existing financial services licensing framework.”

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Senators Bragg and Lummis discuss crypto laws collaboration between US, Australia

DIGIT — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 01:56:21 +0000

“We want to be close to our friends in the United States on these issues as much as we can,” Australian Senator Andrew Bragg told Cointelegraph.

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Crypto Is Driven by Extraordinary Consumer and Investor Demand, Says Australian Regulator

DIGIT — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 02:30:17 +0000

The chairman of Australia’s Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) says crypto is “being driven by extraordinary consumer and investor demand,” noting that “The implications for consumers are potentially huge.” The securities regulator is currently working with lawmakers to develop rules for cryptocurrencies. Regulator Sees ‘Extraordinary Consumer and Investor Demand’ for Crypto Australian Securities and Investments […]

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Senator Bragg tells NFT Fest new Australian crypto legislation likely in 2022

DIGIT — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 04:31:27 +0000

Talking about a digital asset plan being cooked up by a Senate inquiry, Senator Andrew Bragg said, “We will want the major parties, including my party, to adopt these policies as part of their election manifestos.”

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