Australia
Australian Court Dismisses Lawsuit by Market Regulator Against Finder in 'Landmark' Ruling for Crypto Industry
The court found that The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) did "not establish that the Finder Earn product is a debenture" and ordered it to pay the defendant’s costs.
Australians More Likely to Invest in Spot Bitcoin ETFs After U.S. Approval: Study
The 5th edition of the Independent Reserve Cryptocurrency Index has revealed that 25% of Australians view Bitcoin more favourably after the spot Bitcoin ETF approval in January.
Australian Judge Hands Split Decision in Market’s Regulator vs Block Earner
The court will determine the fine Block Earner will have to pay during a scheduled hearing on March 1, 2024.
Bitcoin ETFs in and Around Asia After U.S. Approvals? Analysts Are Optimistic About Momentum
Hong Kong has voiced the most interest in achieving the reality of a bitcoin ETF approval, and that the U.S. approval could move things along faster
U.S. Arrests 'Bitcoin Rodney,' Alleged HyperVerse Crypto Scheme Promoter, on IRS Charges of Fraud
Rodney Burton was arrested on Friday in Florida and will be transferred to Maryland.
Australian Treasury to Question Regulator Over HyperVerse Crypto Scheme: Report
"It seemed pretty clear that there should have been concerns raised about… this operation,” Stephen Jones said.
Animoca-Backed Game Wallet Wars Delegates Release Decision to DAO Vote
Wallet Wars’ rallying cry is inspired by a scene in the TV series The Simpsons.
Crypto VC C1 With Coinbase Lineage Eyes Acquisition in Australia: Report
Australia has taken a cautious approach to the larger crypto industry ever since the collapse of FTX.
TRM Labs Partners With Aussie Crypto Exchange Swyftx to Combat Scams
The program will trial an apparent global first in which Aussie crypto users who activate two-factor authentication on their cryptocurrency accounts will be paid AUD $10 worth of Bitcoin.
Australia Updates Its Capital Gains Tax Guidance to Include Wrapped Tokens and DeFi
Last year, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) warned cryptocurrency investors that capital gains and losses must be reported every time a digital asset is sold.
