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Coinbase Eyes Stock Trading Expansion in Australia After Securing License

Coinbase plans to expand into stock trading and traditional finance products in Australia after securing a key financial services license.

Australia Fines Binance Unit $6.9M Over Client Misclassification

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By Emily Carter Mar 27, 2026

An Australian court fines Binance’s local derivatives unit $6.9 million for misclassifying retail clients and compliance failures.

Crypto Payments Rise in Australia as Banking Restrictions Continue to Frustrate Users

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By Emily Carter Mar 18, 2026

More Australians are using cryptocurrency to pay for goods and services, but banking restrictions and payment delays remain a major barrier, according to a new survey.

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Australian Senate Committee Backs Crypto Platform Licensing Bill

By Emily Carter Mar 16, 2026

An Australian Senate committee has recommended passing a bill that would require crypto exchanges and tokenization platforms to obtain financial services licenses.

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BTC Markets Seeks License to Offer Tokenized Real-World Asset Trading

By David Walker Mar 9, 2026

Australian crypto exchange BTC Markets plans to apply for a license to offer tokenized real-world assets as institutional interest in tokenization accelerates globally.

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Australia Flags Crypto Oversight Gaps as 2026 Risk

By Matthew Clarke Jan 27, 2026

Australia’s financial regulator has identified gaps in crypto oversight as a key risk, as the government advances long-awaited digital asset licensing laws.

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KuCoin Report Shows Bank Transfers Dominate Australia Crypto Funding

By Daniel Brooks Jan 6, 2026

A new KuCoin report finds that more than half of crypto funding in Australia comes from bank transfers, underscoring demand for regulated fiat on-ramps.

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ASIC Broadens Stablecoin Relief for Intermediaries

By Matthew Clarke Dec 9, 2025

Australia’s ASIC expands licensing and custody exemptions for stablecoin and wrapped token intermediaries, aiming to foster digital asset innovation and operational efficiency.

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KuCoin Expands Australian Footprint with PGA Championship Partnership

By Emily Carter Nov 29, 2025

KuCoin expanded its presence in Australia through an activation at the 2025 Australian PGA Championship, aligning the initiative with recent regulatory milestones and local growth plans.

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Australia Moves to Mandate Licenses for Crypto Asset Platforms

By Andrew Collins Nov 27, 2025

The Australian government introduced comprehensive legislation to Parliament requiring crypto exchanges and custody providers to obtain an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL).