Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre

Australia’s draft rules bring ‘crypto’ under finance regulations
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2 October, 2025

Australia’s draft rules bring ‘crypto’ under finance regulations

The proposed law will make Australia a “digital asset hub, without Europe’s prescriptive burdens but avoiding the chaos of the...
Australia’s finance watchdog orders Binance audit
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26 August, 2025

Australia’s finance watchdog orders Binance audit

Binance Australia has 28 days to nominate external auditors for AUSTRAC’s consideration and selection amid serious concerns over AML/CTF governance.
New Zealand bans Bitcoin ATMs in crackdown on financial crime
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14 July, 2025

New Zealand bans Bitcoin ATMs in crackdown on financial crime

New Zealand’s Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee stated that the measures were part of a broader strengthening of the country’s...
MAS enforces order on DTSPs; Australia ups crypto ATM rules
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5 June, 2025

MAS enforces order on DTSPs; Australia ups crypto ATM rules

Singapore's central bank orders a halt to Singaporean DSTPs operating overseas; meanwhile, Australia cracks down on crypto ATM activities.
Australia warns ‘crypto’ ATM operators over AML compliance gaps
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4 April, 2025

Australia warns ‘crypto’ ATM operators over AML compliance gaps

AUSTRAC says cases of locals being targeted by scammers via ‘crypto’ ATMs have surged, blaming lax controls and failed AML...
Australia new task force targets digital asset ATMs
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17 December, 2024

Australia new task force targets digital asset ATMs

Australia’s financial crimes agency says criminals have been targeting ATMs to launder money and pledged to focus on other ‘crypto’...
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