Australian Financial Services License

Australia mandates licenses for crypto exchanges, custodians
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6 April, 2026

Australia mandates licenses for crypto exchanges, custodians

Australia's new digital assets legislation mandates crypto-related platforms to hold an AFSL, ensuring consumer protection akin to traditional finance.
Ripple buyback, deals signal IPO ambitions
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18 March, 2026

Ripple buyback, deals signal IPO ambitions

Ripple announces a $750M share buyback and seeks an Australian Financial Services License through BC Payments, expanding its global infrastructure.
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.
Australia proposes new digital asset laws
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11 December, 2024

Australia proposes new digital asset laws

The proposed law gives ASIC oversight over digital asset products designed as financial products, including stablecoins, exchange tokens and tokenized...