Sydney News

No matter who wins Saturday's election in Australia, crypto legislation developed with the industry is set to finally happen this year.

A recent YouGov poll suggests around 2 million Australians could form a pro-crypto voting bloc at the next federal election slated for May.

The Australian financial services regulator sued Binance Australia Derivatives for allegedly misclassifying over 500 retail clients, denying key legal protections.

Sweeping proposed changes would force most crypto firms in Australia to obtain financial licensing, which some worry could drive innovators offshore.

After acquiring Fintek Securities, Crypto.com can use the firm’s Australian Financial Services Licence to offer equities, derivatives and forex trading in the country. 

The Monochrome Ethereum ETF went live on Cboe Australia on Oct. 15, following the issuer’s launch of a spot Bitcoin ETF in June.

Onchain detective ZachXBT has linked the convicted UK hacker Gurvinder Bhangu to Sydney Sweeney and Bob Odenkirk’s crypto hacks.

John Bigatton has been convicted for unlicensed financial advice, impacting the credibility of Australia’s financial sector.

“Imagine if someone had detected COVID-19 before it spread around the world — that is our vision,” said professor Raina MacIntyre.