Australian crypto exchanges have largely praised the Treasury’s latest proposal to place crypto exchanges under the existing financial services license regime, though some worry it could put the crypto industry into a TradFi-shaped box.
Turns out, it’s pretty difficult to insure crypto users and platforms
A crypto insurance provider will typically assess at least 2,000 variables across 20 risk areas before they even consider insuring a platform, according to an insurance executive.
Australian exchanges dispel debanking fears amid Binance saga, but risks loom
Australian crypto exchanges report no problems with their payment providers but the lack of local laws means more debanking incidents can’t be ruled out.
Aussie crypto exchange hints interest in Hong Kong base, but it’ll depend
The CEO of Independent Reserve says Hong Kong’s “friendly” licensing regime makes it a worthy destination to set up shop, but there are other factors to consider.
Blockchain.com gets regulatory nod from Singapore’s central bank
Blockchain.com becomes the second crypto exchange in two days to receive preliminary approval to provide crypto services within the growing crypto hub.
Massive jump in number of Australians who own crypto: Survey
CEO of Independent Reserve Adrian Przelozny told Cointelegraph that he expects the trend to continue as crypto matures and becomes less volatile.
Australian women owning crypto has doubled in 2021: Survey
The ICRI survey of 2,000 Aussies also found that 56.7% of the women surveyed said that they would enter the crypto market based on advice from family and friends.
Australian Crypto Exchange to Delist BSV Over ‘Bullying’ Threat to Bitcoin Developers
The exchange’s CEO said “Recent talk of legal action against developers working to improve the Bitcoin ecosystem proved to be the final straw.”
Major Australian Exchange Expands to Singapore for Crypto-Friendly Regs
Independent Reserve will expand to Singapore to take advantage of its “overwhelmingly positive” regulatory response.