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Australia, UK regulators exchange insights

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 26 SEP 2025
... Mulino proposed new legislation to strengthen security and confidence in investments across the sector - suggesting that all crypto providers carry an Australian financial services licence. The government is welcoming industry feedback on the proposal. ...

Crypto providers to hold AFSL under proposed laws

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 25 SEP 2025
... sector needs, as the government considers digital assets provide significant opportunities for the Australian economy. Crypto exchanges welcome proposed legislation Coinbase regional managing director APAC and Australia director John O'Loghlen said the ...

Stockspot reduces fees to increase accessibility

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 19 SEP 2025
... Australia. Other changes include a lowered entry point (from $50,000 to $20,000) to customise a portfolio, while two new crypto themes (Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs) are added to the menu. Stockspot has also increased the limits for fee-free kids' accounts ...

ASIC makes 'first-of-its-kind' exemption to broaden digital asset access

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 18 SEP 2025
... relief to other stablecoins when they become eligible. The announcement follows ASIC's consultation on its guidance on crypto and digital assets in December last year, which was noted in consultation paper 381 (CP381). CP 381 proposed a range of ...

Binance, Franklin Templeton in digital asset partnership

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 11 SEP 2025
... strategic collaboration with Franklin Templeton to develop new products and initiatives furthers our commitment to bridge crypto with traditional capital markets and open up greater possibilities," said Catherine Chen, head of VIP & institutional at ...

ASIC lands special leave against Block Earner

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 5 SEP 2025
... tested without placing disproportionate burdens on private companies such as Block Earner." Block Earner still provides crypto-backed credit products where investors borrow against their crypto and retain ownership of the asset. The firm recently announced ...

Binance names head of APAC

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 4 SEP 2025
... a new head of APAC after Vishal Sacheendran left the business in July. SB Seker, who previously worked as senior VP at Crypto.com, will lead the group's Asia Pacific operations, bringing with him a strong track record in the blockchain industry and ...

Investors want regulatory clarity on digital assets: Binance

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 4 SEP 2025
... cryptocurrency exchange freely and with no limits, and close to a quarter (23%) said they have changed banks to make buying crypto easier, Binance said. Binance general manager Australia and New Zealand Matt Poblocki said providing seamless access to ...

Binance under microscope over loose controls

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 25 AUG 2025
... external auditor after "serious concerns" were identified from its independent review. The concerns are in relation to the crypto exchange's anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing (AML/CTF) controls, prompted by several issues including ...

Trump signs order to open 401(k)s to private markets

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 8 AUG 2025
... contribution plans, US$8.7 trillion of which is in 401(k) plans. The executive order comes as Trump attempts to make the US the crypto capital of the world. In May, the administration rescinded Department of Labor guidance issued in 2022 by the Biden ...