Australia

Australian regulator warns of crypto, AI on ‘regulatory perimeter’
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29 January, 2026

Australian regulator warns of crypto, AI on ‘regulatory perimeter’

Australia’s finance regulator warns digital assets and AI sit in regulatory gaps for 2026, raising risks of misconduct, cybercrime, and...
UK considers social media ban for under-16s following Australia
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20 January, 2026

UK considers social media ban for under-16s following Australia

U.K. Prime Minister Kier Starmer considers a social media ban for under-16s, citing growing concerns over children's mental health and...
UK stablecoin survey shows it’s still all about token trading
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17 December, 2025

UK stablecoin survey shows it’s still all about token trading

New research shows U.K. crypto ownership falling to 8%, highlighying gaps in awareness, and revealing notable differences in adoption across...
Australia now requires licenses for exchanges, custody platforms
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3 December, 2025

Australia now requires licenses for exchanges, custody platforms

Australia's new Corporations Amendment Bill 2025 requires digital asset platforms to hold an AFSL, promoting innovation and investment security.
Canada’s stablecoin rules; Aussie VASPs flag gaps in proposed law
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31 October, 2025

Canada’s stablecoin rules; Aussie VASPs flag gaps in proposed law

Canada is following the U.S. in crafting stablecoin laws, with regulators rushing to fit a new framework in the upcoming...
Australia’s top finance watchdog updates digital asset guidance
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31 October, 2025

Australia’s top finance watchdog updates digital asset guidance

ASIC has released an updated version of its guidance clarifying how Australia's existing financial services laws apply to digital assets.