Australia


Policy

Independent Reserve Becomes First Australian Crypto Exchange Licensed in Singapore

The exchange says it has become one of the first VASPs to obtain full licensure approval under Singapore’s Payment Services Act.

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Finance

Crypto Exchange CoinJar Secures UK FCA Registration, Advocates For License in Australia

CoinJar UK joins a growing list of 10 other registered “cryptoasset firms,” including Gemini Europe Ltd.

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Policy

Binance Australia Updates User Security Requirements in Line With ‘Compliance Efforts’

Existing users who haven’t completed the process will be limited to “withdrawal only” services.

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Finance

Binance to End Crypto Derivatives in Australia by December

Existing Australian users have 90 days to close their positions on options, futures and leveraged tokens.

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Finance

Top Australian Crypto Exchanges Say They Aren’t Threatened by the Bigger Players

While total app downloads across both iOS and Google platforms show a rise in popularity among outside players, local incumbents remain unfazed.

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Finance

Australia’s Zip Co Unveils Crypto Road Map During Retail Investor Day

Zip will allow its U.S. merchants to accept bitcoin as payment for goods and services.

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Policy

Australian Crypto and Remittance Businesses Face ‘Debanking,’ Senate Committee Hears

Australian banks stand accused of engaging in “anti-competitive” behavior by denying their services to local crypto businesses.

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Videos

Australian Crypto and Remittance Businesses Face ‘Debanking,’ Senate Committee Hears

An Australian Senate Committee has heard several cases of financial institutions denying or terminating banking services to local cryptocurrency and remittance businesses. Australian banks stand accused of "debanking" and engaging in “anti-competitive” behavior. "The Hash" team discusses the latest regulatory news out of Australia illuminating the complex relationship between traditional finance and the crypto economy.

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Finance

Australian Neobank Volt Inks Partnership Deal With Crypto Exchange BTC Markets

The partnership marks a first of its kind in the country, the companies said.

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Policy

Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa to Trial CBDCs for Cross-Border Payments

The four central banks are working on a joint project that will develop and test shared platforms for international settlements with multiple CBDCs.

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