Crypto Taxation Tightens in Australia
Australia plans to remove the Capital Gains Tax discount, impacting long-term crypto investors and potentially raising property prices, according to proposed tax amendments. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
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Crypto Regulation Framework Approved by Australian Senate
An Australian Senate committee has endorsed the Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025 to regulate cryptocurrency platforms, requiring firms to comply with existing financial services rules. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Digital Finance Gains Could Reach A$24 Billion
@OKX reports Australia could unlock A$24 billion in digital finance gains, but is on track for just A$1 billion by 2030 without regulatory changes. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin ETF Launches BlackRock Eyes Australia
BlackRock launches a Bitcoin ETF on the ASX with a 0.39% management fee, offering Australian investors regulated exposure to $BTC without direct custody. Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Access Restricted by Australia’s New Rules
Australia’s Interior Minister Tony Burke proposes new powers for AUSTRAC CEO to restrict high-risk crypto products, targeting growing crypto ATMs handling $275M annually, with seniors aged 50-70 most vulnerable to scams. #Update #Crypto
Crypto ATMs Face New Restrictions in Australia
Australia’s Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke proposes new powers for AUSTRAC to restrict crypto ATMs, citing links to money laundering and scams as usage surges to 2,100 terminals. #Update #Legal $AUD
Gemini Launches AUSTRAC Operations in Australia
@Gemini expands in Australia after securing registration with AUSTRAC, allowing local trading in AUD; appoints James Logan as Head of Australia. #Update #Crypto $AUD
Solana Acquires 217M PUMP and Rebrands
@Fitell has acquired 216.8 million PUMP tokens for $1.5 million, aiming to rebrand as Solana Australia Corporation while investing heavily in the Solana ecosystem. Market cap remains below $7 million. #Update #Crypto $PUMP
Crypto Exchange Independent Reserve Acquired for $72M
@IGGroup has acquired a 70% stake in @IndependentReserve for AUD 109.6M ($72.4M), aiming to enhance its presence in Asia-Pacific’s crypto markets. The deal is pending regulatory approval. #Update #Crypto $AUD
Bitcoin Surge Australian Party’s Reserve Plan
The Libertarian Party of Australia unveils a Bitcoin policy advocating for an Australian Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to hedge against inflation and promote financial autonomy. #Update #Crypto $BTC (-3) ↘
Crypto Reserve: Australia Declines Establishment
Australia will not establish a strategic cryptocurrency reserve, confirmed by government spokesperson Stephen Jones, amid regulatory framework developments for digital assets. #Update #Crypto #Australia (→ 0)
Crypto Regulation: AUSTRAC Warns Exchanges
AUSTRAC mandates peer-to-peer cryptocurrency exchanges to collect user data from March 31, 2026, warning of enforcement action for non-compliance. #Update #Legal #Crypto (+7) ↗
Crypto Revolution: Australia’s Digital Asset Future
Critics like John Quiggin question bitcoin’s legitimacy, but its value depends on market demand and community recognition • #Update • #Market • $BTC • +2
Bitcoin: Australia Hits 29-Month ATM Streak
Australia now hosts 1,359 Bitcoin ATMs, representing 3.5% of global crypto ATMs, marking a 29-month streak of monthly additions. #Update #Crypto @Cointelegraph ↗ +3