Australia

Australia’s online safety regulator has seen complaints about the Grok chatbot rise sharply, with reports doubling since late 2025.Complaints include alleged child sexual exploitation...

Scammers use Australia's official cybercrime platform to impersonate federal police and steal cryptocurrencies.Fraudulent reports use stolen personal data to gain victims' trust via calls...

The Australian corporate regulator updated guidance on digital assets, requiring crypto companies offering financial products to obtain licenses by June 30.Bitcoin and certain non-fungible...

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...