Once again, Kraken has been recognized as the Australian crypto industry’s best in class, taking home two prestigious awards at Finder’s 2025 Crypto Trading Platform Awards. We won both Best Crypto Trading Platform and Best Advanced Crypto Trading Platform, while also taking home a Highly Commended for Beginner Crypto Trading Platform. We won Best Advanced […]
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The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre has announced that peer-to-peer cryptocurrency exchanges will be required to capture user information starting March 31, 2026. Reporting Suspicious Transactions The Australian financial agency responsible for monitoring transactions has said virtual assets services providers such as peer-to-peer cryptocurrency exchanges and custody service providers will be required to capture […]
A recent study reveals significant cryptocurrency adoption and optimism in Australia, with nearly a third of Australians having owned crypto and a majority believing in its future acceptance. Close to 60% of Users Report Profits Nearly a third (32.5%) of Australians have now owned cryptocurrency, while 42.9% “believe crypto will be widely accepted in the […]
The launch of bitcoin and ether ETFs on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) by Betashares provides Australian investors with a regulated and accessible way to gain exposure to digital assets. Betashares Expands Crypto Offerings With Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in Australia Betashares has officially launched its bitcoin and ether ETFs on the Australian Securities Exchange […]
Gallagher, a leading insurance broker a specialized insurance product aimed at Australian companies managing digital assets. Civil Liability Cover Insurance broking giant Gallagher has unveiled a specialized insurance product designed to address the risks faced by Australian companies managing digital assets. Known as Gallagher Crypto-Pro, the product aims to help Australian companies operating in this […]
An Australian court fined Kraken $5.1 million AUD for offering a margin lending product to Australian customers without proper regulatory approval. Unlawful Credit Facility An Australian court has fined the digital asset exchange platform Kraken $5.1 million Australian dollars (AUD) for “unlawfully issuing a credit facility to more than 1,100 Australian customers.” The penalty concludes […]
Kraken Australia operator Bit Trade must pay $5 million plus court costs after the Federal Court sided with the country’s corporate watchdog.
Australia’s Federal Court fined the Australian operator of United States-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken 8 million Australian dollars ($5.1 million) after siding with the country’s corporate regulator.
In a Dec. 12 judgment, Justice John Nicholas ordered Bit Trade, which operates Kraken Australia, to pay the fine within 60 days and cover court costs. The court found that Bit Trade failed to comply with design and distribution obligations and acted as a credit facility without a license.
The penalty is less than the $12.8 million sought by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), which Nicholas described as “excessive.” Still, it exceeded Bit Trade’s request to limit the fine to $2.5 million, which the judge deemed “insufficient.”
A recent KPMG report shows a 14% decline in the number of active firms in Australia’s blockchain and cryptocurrency sector in 2024. M&A and Investment Activity Subdued in 2024 According to a recently released KPMG report, the number of active firms in Australia’s blockchain and cryptocurrency sector dropped from 85 to 74. This translates to […]
Crypto.com has announced its acquisition of Fintek Securities Pty Ltd., a brokerage firm with an Australian Financial Services Licence regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. This move allows Crypto.com to broaden its financial product offerings, including derivatives, securities, foreign exchange, and managed investment schemes, to eligible users. CEO Kris Marszalek highlighted the acquisition […]
Kraken has announced the launch of a licensed broker offering specifically designed for Australian wholesale clients, providing access to a range of crypto-based derivatives products. This new service allows eligible clients to manage risk and gain exposure to cryptocurrency price movements without the need to hold the underlying assets. The offering is backed by Kraken’s […]