ASIC
Australian Regulator Signals Broader Digital Asset Oversight Ahead of New Licensing Regime
ASIC said many digital assets are covered by existing financial laws as it readies the ground for impending digital asset platform legislation.

Australia’s Securities Regulator to Probe ASX After Collapsed Blockchain Project
A panel of three experienced finance figures, led by Rob Whitfield, will conduct the inquiry and recommend fixes for any weaknesses found.

What Tariffs Will — and Won’t — Change for U.S. Bitcoin Miners
Hashrate growth is going to slow down in the United States. But it won’t be just because of tariffs.

Australian Regulator Sues Ex-Director of Crypto Exchange ACX for Mishandling Funds
Investigations have been ongoing since ACX Exchange collapsed in 2019.

How Some Bitcoin Mining Firms Try to Game U.S. Customs Controls
The bitcoin mining industry routinely underreports the value of imported ASIC shipments to the U.S., multiple sources told CoinDesk.

How Bitdeer Is Transforming Bitcoin Mining Machines
The Singapore-based miner has big plans to shake up ASICs with a new design and a greater commitment to transparency.

Bitdeer Q4 Loss Widens to $532M as Miner Focuses on ASIC Development for 2025 Growth
The bitcoin mining firm faced revenue declines but is betting on proprietary ASIC chips to drive future expansion.

A Fire Alarm Interrupted an Aussie Crypto Summit. The Symbolism Wasn't Missed by a Concerned Industry
A regulator's comment at a crypto summit sparked industry concerns that companies may look to move abroad.

Australia's Securities Regulator Wins Case Against Kraken's Local Operator
The Judge ruled that Bit Trade Pty Ltd. issued its financial product to retail clients without having first made a target market determination for the product.

Australian Securities Regulator Nabbed More Than 600 Crypto Investment Scams in a Year
The hustles amounted to about 9% of the total fraudulent platforms taken down in the first year of an investment scam disruption program.
