#Australia

Highlights: Glenda Rogan misled clients in a $14.8M crypto scam disguised as a fixed-interest investment. ASIC banned Rogan from financial services for ten years starting June 6, 2025. Client funds were moved into crypto wallets linked to a banned UK-based […]

Highlights: Australian police charged four people over a crypto laundering case involving over 123 million Australian dollars. Authorities seized valuables during raids across Brisbane and the Gold Coast after an 18-month probe. Authorities are monitoring cryptocurrency crime since criminals are […]

Highlights: Alchemy Pay has entered Australia with PayID support to enable convenient online payments. The payment solutions provider has gained AUSTRAC approval to offer crypto-to-fiat services. PayID integration offers faster and easier access to digital assets for Australian users. Alchemy […]

Highlights: AUSTRAC has begun deregistering inactive crypto exchanges across Australia. The crackdown aims to block criminal exploitation of inactive crypto exchanges. A public register will soon verify registered crypto exchange providers. The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) has […]

Highlights: Australia introduces new digital asset regulations to ensure consumer protection and market fairness. Crypto businesses must follow Australian financial service laws, including obtaining AFSL and asset protection. The government plans to explore tokenization, CBDCs, and real-world assets to modernize […]

Highlights: Over 130 Australians were targeted by a Binance impersonation scam. Scammers used spoofed messages to steal cryptocurrency from victims. Operation Firestorm, a global crackdown, helped uncover the scam. A Binance impersonation scam has emerged and impacted more than 130 […]

Highlights: AUSTRAC is taking action against crypto providers who do not follow AML laws and has penalized 13 firms. Several executives are facing legal action, while two major exchanges were removed from the register after filing for bankruptcy. AUSTRAC plans […]

Highlights: The Australian operator of Kraken, Bit Trade, failed to meet compliance obligations and received a $5.1 million fine. The firm imposed $7 million in fees on 1,100 Australians, with losses exceeding $5 million. ASIC’s first penalty for TMD violation […]

Highlights: Australian financial intelligence agency intends to target crypto ATMs in the coming year. The agency plans to form a new team to oversee crypto ATM providers. AUSTRAC warns that rule-breakers may face significant financial penalties. On December 6, the […]

Highlights: Crypto.com expands with Fintek to offer regulated financial services in Australia. The 2025 roadmap brings stock trading, banking, and stablecoin, blending crypto and traditional finance. Global growth includes debit cards in new regions, AI trading tools, and loyalty rewards […]

Highlights: Kraken launches licensed crypto derivatives brokerage for wholesale clients in Australia, enhancing institutional access to crypto markets. The new service offers over 200 tradable assets with multi-collateral support, adhering to strict regulatory compliance. Kraken expansion in Australia follows regulatory […]

Highlights: Monochrome’s IETH is set to launch on October 14, following its Bitcoin ETF. IETH features a bare trust structure, enabling tax-efficient transfers for Ethereum holders. The ETF will be available on major Australian platforms and will support various wallet […]