Regulatory

In brief Crypto trading platform KuCoin is building out its presence in the Australian market through regulated compliance and new products. With recent research finding that some 22% of Australians now hold digital assets, …

In brief The country’s Senate Economics committee has recommended the bill proceed, saying it would modernize digital-asset oversight and close gaps in consumer protection. The framework would classify digital-asset platforms and tokenized custody services …

Bithumb, South Korea’s second-largest crypto exchange, is closing its USDT market and order-book-sharing with Australia’s Stellar Exchange after only two months, amid regulators’ scrutiny of anti-money laundering controls. The shutdown took effect at 11:00 …

Ant Group, the financial technology giant backed by Alibaba, has registered a trademark for “Antcoin” in Hong Kong, signaling a renewed push into blockchain-based finance even as Chinese regulators step up pressure on crypto …

In brief The Financial Stability Board’s review of nearly 40 jurisdictions found “significant gaps and inconsistencies” in crypto regulations that threaten financial stability. A separate European Banking Authority report revealed crypto firms engaging in …