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Crypto Conundrum: Aussie Treasurer Chalmers Pushes for Balance Between Regulation and Innovation

DIGIT — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 09:30:51 +0000

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers believes cryptocurrency can modernize the country’s financial system. RBA Governor Skeptical of Bitcoin Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers says cryptocurrency can help modernize the country’s financial system and should not be hindered by excessive regulation. While acknowledging legitimate concerns about crypto’s use by criminals, Chalmers noted that Donald Trump’s re-election has prompted […]

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Internal documents reveal Australia’s potential timeline for crypto legislation: Report

DIGIT — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 05:00:06 +0000

Internal documents from the Australian Treasury Department have revealed crypto legislation in the country could be a year away at the very least.

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Australia bolsters crypto watchdogs in ”multi-stage’ plan to fight scams

DIGIT — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 04:38:51 +0000

The new measures from the Australian government come as cryptocurrency scams skyrocketed 162% to $221 million in 2022.

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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 treasurer promises crypto regulation next year amid FTX debacle

DIGIT — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 06:49:42 +0000

A spokesperson for Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers said they are closely monitoring the fallout from FTX’s collapse.

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Australia’s new government finally signals its crypto regulation stance

DIGIT — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 02:28:31 +0000

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers said that his government will improve the way Australia’s system manages crypto assets and provide greater protections for consumers.

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