Australia

Australia’s Senate report into fintech regulations includes 12 recommendations for a clear digital assets framework.

The Senate unveiled its most comprehensive look at blockchain regulation, hoping to transform the country into a global industry leader.

Coinswitch Kuber becomes unicorn meanwhile Australians reminded over crypto tax

Officials are concerned that many investors may not be aware crypto trading is taxed in a similar way to share trading.

The Securities and Investments Commission warned against investing in digital-asset financial products. Some say the warning lacks specifics.

Through tomorrow, a Senate committee is taking public comments on how best to make Australia into a global crypto leader and fintech hub.

Hong Kong looks to explore CBDC feasibility as Australian millennials favor investing in crypto over traditional assets.

ATO will contact 400,000 Australian crypto holders over concerns that they may not be fully aware of their crypto tax obligations. Tax cheats beware!

Tax season is here and the ATO wants to make sure Aussies pay their taxes for crypto earnings. Also, Privacy coins have surged over the past weeks.

Privacy-centric coins like Monero, ZCash and Dash are seeing big price rises as the IRS and ATO issue warnings on taxable crypto transactions.

Blockchain organizations from Australia and five Southeast Asian nations join forces for blockchain advocacy, public education and talent development.

China’s DCEP digital yuan and new US interest in digital dollar are fueling sense of urgency on CBDCs — as blockchain firm ConsenSys paves the way.

Australians can buy bitcoin from post offices and use cryptocurrency in soda vending machines. But are confusing tax policies discouraging wider adoption?