AUSTRAC

Highlights: Australia has moved to tighten rules for crypto platforms and set clear duties for firms that hold digital assets. The crypto custody bill sets new license paths for exchanges and custody firms. The new rules will guide asset handling […]

Highlights: AUSTRAC has fined CryptoLink after finding weak reporting controls. CryptoLink agreed to engage third-party reviewers to strengthen its anti-money laundering systems. Regulators have said scams through crypto ATMs continue to grow as victims lose millions. Australia’s financial intelligence agency, […]

Highlights: AUSTRAC will gain new powers to restrict or ban high-risk financial products in Australia. Crypto ATMs in Australia have grown rapidly, and authorities link them to scams and illicit activity. Industry experts have called for collaboration to monitor suspicious […]

Highlights: Australia requires digital asset platforms to obtain licenses, with fines of up to 10%. Exchanges must follow rules, act fairly and honestly, and avoid any deceptive practices. Tokens and non-financial digital assets remain mostly unregulated under the new framework […]

Highlights: Australia has eased licensing rules as AUDM stablecoin becomes the first to qualify under the ASIC exemption. The exemption allows licensed intermediaries to distribute stablecoins without extra financial licenses. ASIC has linked the relief to industry feedback as it […]

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: 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: 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 […]