Australia Sues Binance Over Consumer Protection Breaches
The Australian regulator sued Binance Australia Derivatives for misclassifying 500+ retail clients, denying them crucial legal protections.…
Binance Australia Derivatives Exchange Faces Lawsuit
Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is suing Binance Australia Derivatives for investor protection failure. Binance…
Australia Launches National Plan to Boost AI Industry Growth
Australia will develop a National AI Capability Plan to grow its AI industry and boost competitiveness. The initiative focuses on upskilling,…
Australia Seeks Input on Crypto Regulation
On Tuesday, the financial watchdog of Australia requested feedback regarding the revisions to its digital asset guidance. It’s hoped…
Australia Scraps Proposed Misinformation Bill
The Australian government has withdrawn a measure that would have imposed a fine of up to 5 percent of their global revenue on online…
Australia Seeks Crypto Taxation Advice at OECD
Australia, which has the most crypto ATMs in the world, is asking an international group to help put crypto taxes in place The Department of…
Australia Weighs Ban on Social Media for Under-16s
Australia is considering a bill to restrict social media access for individuals under 16, aiming to address online safety concerns The…
Crypto.com Acquires Fintek Securities to Expand Services in Australia
Crypto.com has acquired Australia-based Fintek Securities, expanding its financial services to include securities, derivatives, and more in…
Circle Partners MHC Digital For Australia Expansion
Circle partners MHC Digital Group as the stablecoin issuer works to increase the adoption of USDC in the Asia-Pacific region and Australia.…
Australia Seeks Crypto Start-up Regulation
Australia is preparing to implement new regulations that require the crypto industry to obtain financial services licenses under the…
Monochrome Seeks Ethereum ETF Listing on Cboe Australia
Monochrome Asset Management has applied to list its new Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) on Cboe Australia. The company stated in a press…
Australia Crypto ATMs Jump 16fold in 2 Years
According to a recent Bloomberg report, Australia is experiencing a significant increase in cryptocurrency automatic teller machines (ATMs),…
Beam Mobility Uses ‘Phantom’ E-scooters to Dodge Fees
Beam Mobility covertly deployed ‘phantom’ e-scooters in Australia and New Zealand, allegedly to evade fees and increase profits,…
Kraken Custody Expands to UK, Australia
Kraken’s expansion of its custody services to the UK and Australia is its first international venture, designed to serve institutional…
Australia to Enact Anti-Scam Law Targeting Internet Giants
By the end of the year, Australia will require internet businesses to stop hosting frauds or risk steep fines, the top consumer regulator…
Australia’s Spy Agency Shifts Intel Data to Amazon Cloud
Defence Minister Richard Marles said a A$2 billion deal with Amazon Web Services will move Australia’s top secret intelligence data to…
Meta May Block News on Facebook in Australia
A corporate spokesperson told a parliamentary committee on Friday that Facebook owner Meta may ban Australian news content if the government…
Australia Crypto Group (DECA) Ditches ‘Blockchain’ in Rebrand
The Digital Economic Council of Australia (DECA), Blockchain Australia, offers a membership category for banks, most of which have prohibited…
News Corp Exec: Australia Should Make Meta Pay for News
A top News Corp executive said Australia should require Meta Platforms to pay news publishers for Facebook material and regulate social media…
Australia’s 1st Spot Bitcoin ETF Launches Tomorrow
Australia’s first spot Bitcoin ETF debuts tomorrow, offering direct BTC exposure. Monochrome’s IBTC ETF launches on Cboe, marking a…