Australia

Crypto exchange Binance’s office in Australia was searched on Tuesday by the country's financial regulator, the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC), according to a Bloomberg report. CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De weighs in on the regulatory scrutiny faced by the company in multiple jurisdictions.

Jul 5, 2023

Australia made its first foreign exchange transaction using eAUD, the CBDC piloted in the country. The transaction was done using Canvas, an Ethereum Layer 2 that uses Zero Knowledge roll-up technology. Canvas CEO David Lavecky discusses the company's role in the country's approach to testing the use of central bank digital currencies.

May 25, 2023

Australia made its first Foreign Exchange Transaction using eAUD, the CBDC being piloted in the country. The transaction was done using Canvas, an Ethereum Layer 2 that uses Zero Knowledge roll-up technology. Canvas CEO David Lavecky discusses the project, noting "what's happening here is a pilot to investigate the benefits that come with it." Plus, Lavecky shares his outlook on broader retail adoption of this technology.

May 25, 2023

We may all want to be crypto millionaires, but what if you accidentally become one? The story of an Australian couple who was mistakenly refunded millions by Crypto.com and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

Oct 19, 2022

Twenty-five prominent institutions in Australia have come together to start a research program to explore digital asset opportunities. Michael Bacina, partner at law firm Piper Alderman, explains why the country is the prime location to test asset digitization.

Sep 1, 2022

The Digital Finance Cooperative Research Center is a $124.3 million program funded by industry partners, universities and the Australian Government – which is beginning a review of how cryptocurrency assets are managed. Piper Alderman Partner Michael Bacina discusses what this means for future adoption and regulation in Australia.

Sep 1, 2022

Exchange Crypto.com accidentally transferred an Australian woman $10 million instead of the $100 refund she requested last year, according to the Daily Mail. “The Hash” panel discusses the subsequent lawsuit and it means for future regulation.

Aug 30, 2022

Tornado Cash sanction brews up a storm. Uniswap blocks over 250 wallet addresses from frontend in sanction compliance. Could Australia’s "token mapping" plan be the way forward for crypto regulation? Celsius "withhold" account depositors lawyer up to seek claims. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

Aug 23, 2022

Australia’s new government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese since May 23, will prioritize “token mapping” work in 2022 to “improve the way Australia’s regulatory system manages crypto assets, to keep up with developments and provide greater protections for consumers,” Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers said via Twitter.

Aug 22, 2022

Institutional interest in crypto on the rise, with BlackRock’s bitcoin fund as one example. What signal is that institutional interest giving to investors? Australia proving attractive to the crypto sector. More on those stories in this special edition of "The Daily Forkast."

Aug 12, 2022