Australia

Asia’s ‘crypto’ regulation evolving in S. Korea, Taiwan, Australia
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8 September, 2026

Asia’s ‘crypto’ regulation evolving in S. Korea, Taiwan, Australia

Asia-Pacific embraces digital assets as South Korea advances tokenized securities, Australia tightens crypto rules, and Taiwan plans stablecoin rules.
AI transforms cyberspace: national strategy to crime
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7 September, 2026

AI transforms cyberspace: national strategy to crime

China boosts AI and cybersecurity, U.K. regulators warn of rising cyber risks, while APAC criminals use AI and decentralization to...
Australia orders Cryptolink’s 96 crypto ATMs to shut down
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14 August, 2026

Australia orders Cryptolink’s 96 crypto ATMs to shut down

Australia's top financial crimes agency suspends Cryptolink, shutting down 96 crypto ATMs amid rising compliance concerns with AML regulations.
Australian police trial live facial recognition
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23 June, 2026

Australian police trial live facial recognition

Western Australia Police is trialing live facial recognition technology to enhance safety, aid policing, and address community concerns about privacy.
Digital wallets capture 65% of APAC payments market in 2025
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2 June, 2026

Digital wallets capture 65% of APAC payments market in 2025

Digital wallets dominate APAC payments with 65.12% market share by 2025, driven by contactless tech and seamless payment solutions in...
Australia warns of crypto investment scams on messaging apps
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1 June, 2026

Australia warns of crypto investment scams on messaging apps

Australia's ASIC warns of rising digital asset investment scams, targeting young investors through social media and messaging apps.