On March 10, Ripple publicised that it has plans to acquire BC Payments to have an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) as it looks to expand its presence in the Asia Pacific region. In the statement, Ripple added that having the AFSL via the acquisition will help the firm to
As per the report from the crypto exchange OKX, Australia could generate up to A$24 billion a year, but its current regulation may limit its growth to just A$1 billion by 2030. The study, supported by crypto exchange OKX and conducted by the Digital Finance Cooperative Research Centre, argues that
The adoption of cryptocurrency remains on the rise in Australia, especially in the self-managed superannuation funds industry. The self-managed super funds, also known as SMSFs, have billions of dollars invested in digital assets. Information from the Australian Taxation Office indicates that SMSFs together manage about A$3 billion worth of cryptocurrency
An official from Australia who was admitted guilty to selling sensitive cyber tools to a broker from Russia, and the payment was done in crypto under contracts guaranteeing millions more, making crypto the core of a case prosecutors claimed endangered Five Eyes intelligence abilities. Prosecutors claimed Peter Williams, a native
Binance Australia has resumed Australian dollar (AUD) deposits and withdrawals, which had been suspended for almost two years in mid-2023 as the exchange was subjected to pressure and banking issues. Binance Australia resumed the service for its verified customers in January 2026, as reported in various news articles on January
Zodia Custody, a highly secured vault for Crypto, has become the first global crypto custodian to support AUDM, which is Australia’s first regulated Australian dollar stablecoin. This move makes it safer and more secure for the Banks, funds, and large institutions to safely use stablecoins in Australia. AUDM Gains Institutional-Grade
Australia Parliament is going ahead with a wide-ranging law that will make crypto exchanges and crypto custody services companies to get a financial license just like banks and other traditional financial institutions. The regulation bill was brought in by the assistant treasurer, Daniel Mulino, to cover the gaps in the
Australia’s financial regulator has released extensive new guidance for digital asset providers, representing a landmark moment for the country’s blockchain industry. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) updated its regulatory guide on Wednesday, mandating cryptocurrency platforms to secure adequate licensing by the middle of the year. Executive industry stakeholders
Global crypto exchange OKX has expanded its coverage in Australia with the launch of a regulated digital asset platform specifically for self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs). The platform is built to make it easier for retirees and trustees to tap into crypto while also streamlining the tricky parts like reporting, auditing,
In Australia, self-managed superannuation funds decreased crypto investments by 4% on year-on-year basis, which is contrary to the overall trends in the development of the digital asset market. According to the Australian Taxation Office, the crypto holdings decreased to $3.02 billion Australian dollars in June 2025, compared to the $3.12
