Treasury admits traditional financial regulation won’t work for all crypto
Treasury has released its public consultation paper regarding token mapping and cryptocurrency regulation. But it's also admitted that it's complicated.
Swyftx quietly announced the closure of its Earn product while everyone was on Christmas break
Australian cryptocurrency exchange, Swyftx, is closing its high-interest Earn product. It notified customers during the Christmas long weekend after ASIC began legal proceedings against similar products in the market.
Superhero founders to buy company back from Swyftx as crypto volatility, regulatory changes sink $1.5 billion merger
Share trading platform Superhero's planned $1.5 billion merger with Australian cryptocurrency exchange Swyftx has been scrapped.
From circular economy to surf culture innovators: 10 Aussie female-founded startups to watch in 2023
Australia's female founders are as diverse as they are innovative, bringing new ideas which promise to shake the market in 2023.
Binance cops $2 million fine for Australian spam emails, adding to crypto’s grim Christmas
Binance has just paid a $2 million fine from ACMA for spam breaches. But that's not the only reason it's having a bad week.
Why crypto exchanges are pretty much the least safe way to buy and hold crypto
Stock exchanges are both highly regulated and help regulate share trading. Cryptocurrency exchanges, on the other hand, are virtually unregulated and serve no regulatory function.
Eight important reforms every Australian small business and startup should know about in 2023
The sheer volume of legal and practical amendments facing Australia's business community suggests 2023 could be transformative.
Fred Schebesta steps down as co-CEO of Finder and wants to fix finance next
Exclusive: Fred Schebesta steps down as co-CEO of Finder. Frank Restuccia will now take a more public facing role.
ASIC sues crypto fintech Block Earner, claiming it offers unlicensed financial services
In a legal challenge which could redefine how cryptocurrency platforms operate in Australia, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission has sued Block Earner.
Finder kills its high-yield ‘Earn’ product as cryptocurrency fever fades
Finder has axed its year-old cryptocurrency investment product Finder Earn, becoming the latest high-yield offering to buckle as digital asset valuations tumble from their all-time highs.
FTX collapse renews urgent need for cryptocurrency exchange regulation
The FTX debacle has resulted in renewed calls to action for crypto regulation, particularly when it comes to cryptocurrency exchanges in Australia.
Why crypto regulation will benefit the whole industry, not stifle its innovation
As crypto assets start to become household names, it's necessary to make sure that consumers are well informed on where they place their trust and finances, writes Block Earner co-founder and CEO Charlie Karaboga.
