Australia

ASIC will exempt intermediaries distributing stablecoins from needing an Australian financial services license. The exemption applies when intermediaries work with stablecoins issued by existing licensed...

Webull has started crypto trading in Australia, giving users access to 240 digital assets through Coinbase Prime. The platform offers a 30-basis-point spread, which experts...

Australia approved 24 tokenized asset trials involving real money, central bank digital currency (CBDCs), and stablecoins.The project, overseen by ASIC and called Project Acacia,...

Coinbase urges Australian voters to back crypto reform in upcoming May 3 federal election, citing "underdeveloped" regulatory environment.The exchange outlines five key actions for...

Australia's Treasury focuses regulation on digital asset service providers with custody of client assets rather than cryptocurrency issuance itself.Stablecoin regulations will align with existing...

ASIC files legal action against Binance Australia Derivatives for misclassifying 83% of retail clients as wholesale investors. Over 500 Australian customers were denied consumer protection...

ASIC releases consultation paper on digital asset regulation with 13 worked examples Information Sheet 225 updates focus on classifying financial products like stablecoins and wrapped...

VanEck introduces the first Bitcoin ETF, VBTC, on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).Trading for VBTC will commence on June 20, 2024.The ETF is promoted...