Australia News
Aussie Crypto Payments Challenger KAST Raises $80M as It Targets the US Market
An Aussie-led, global crypto payments platform has achieved an US$80M raise after rapid growth in less than two years. ...
OKX Says Australia Could Unlock $24B Digital Finance Boom With Faster Crypto Rules
Research says outdated financial rules could cost Australia billions in tokenisation-driven productivity gains over the next decade. ...
Stablecoin Crossroads: Industry Urges Bold Action to Secure the Australian Dollar’s Digital Future
Industry leaders have warned that Australia’s approach to stablecoins over the next 12 months could determine the Australian dollar’s fu...
Australian Man Charged in $5M Crypto Scam Targeting Elderly Investors
Sydney detectives allege elderly investors were misled into depositing funds into NEXOpayment before money was moved through crypto wallets....
Australia’s SMSFs Embrace Crypto as Regulation and ETFs Fuel New Wave of Adoption
Crypto ETFs and regulatory clarity are making it easier for SMSFs to access digital assets, positioning 2026 as a key adoption year. ...
ByteConnect Launches Nationwide, Bringing Bitcoin Payments to Australian Merchants
ByteFederal has announced the national launch of ByteConnect, a fully integrated payment terminal and online gateway enabling Australian mer...
Gemini Slashes Workforce and Exits Australia in Bid to Survive Crypto Slump
Gemini plans deep cost cuts, exiting the UK, Europe and Australia while focusing on U.S. operations and prediction markets. ...
Alcaraz Makes History as Crypto Steals the Spotlight at the Australian Open
Carlos Alcaraz has defeated Novak Djokovic to become the youngest men’s career Grand Slam winner, celebrating in front of a coach’s box ...
Coinbase Calls Out Australian Banks Over “Systemic” Crypto Debanking
Coinbase has accused Australian banks of routinely denying services to legitimate crypto and fintech firms, warning that debanking has becom...
Why 75% of APAC Investors Still Avoid Crypto: New Data Upends Adoption Myths
New research shows APAC crypto adoption is being held back by fears around volatility and scams, and a failure to communicate how crypto ben...
Australian Court Slams Qoin Wallet Operator With $14M Penalty for Unlicensed and Misleading Crypto Conduct
BPS Financial was penalised after the court found years of unlicensed activity and deceptive statements made to Qoin Wallet users. ...
Australia’s Regulator Trains Its Sights on Crypto’s Regulatory Grey Zones
ASIC Chair Joe Longo said the regulator will prioritise closing regulatory gaps and clarifying the “regulatory perimeter” around digital...