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Article Decoding Tokenisation: Taking Security In Australia Over Digital Tokens Australia Technology KL Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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Article Crypto In The Courts – ASIC v Finder Update The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed ASIC's appeal and upheld the primary judge's decision that Finder Wallet's (Finder) product "Finder Earn" was not a "debenture" and they did not have to hold an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL). Australia Technology KG K&L Gates LLP
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Article Changes Ahead For Australia's Payments Sector: The RBA Proposes To Ban Card Surcharging Australia Technology KG K&L Gates LLP
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Article Blockchain Bites: RBA and DFCRC announce use cases for tokenised asset settlement project; Trace and trap: VicPolice secure convictions in crypto laundering bust; Software developers' liability on trial as Tornado Cash prosecution continues Australia Technology PA Piper Alderman
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Article Crypto-asset identifiers – (DTIs) as underliers for UPIs Non-uniformity of such names, has made the process of identifying such assets duplicative and inefficient. Australia Technology TRAction
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Article Blockchain Bites: RBA and DFCRC announce use cases for tokenised asset settlement project; Trace and trap: VicPolice secure convictions in crypto laundering bust; Software developers' liability on trial as Tornado Cash prosecution continues The latest legal, regulatory and project updates in Blockchain and Digital Law. Australia Technology PA Piper Alderman
Article Blockchain Bites: SEC cooks up clarity on crypto staking, It's morning at the SEC for defi innovation, and Crypto ATMs under fire as AUSTRAC brings the heat Articles relating to the financial technology industry. Australia Technology PA Piper Alderman
Article What Happens To Your Crypto And Cloud After You Die? Why Your Online Life Needs A Will You've got crypto, a cloud full of photos, and a dozen social accounts. But what happens to all of it when you're gone? The concept of inheritance is undergoing a profound transformation. Australia Family KK Kalus Kenny Intelex
Article Blockchain Bites: ASIC sues Blockchain Global director, crypto faces rising class actions, Full Court flips Qoin (again) narrowing AFSL Authorised Rep exemption, ASIC encourages exchanges to kick the tyres on token listing practices The latest legal, regulatory and project updates in Blockchain and Digital Law. Australia Technology PA Piper Alderman
Article Full Court flips Qoin narrowing Authorised Rep exemption The Full Court's decision was nevertheless unanimous and highlights ASIC's increased concerns over AFSL provisioning, poor supervision of CAR arrangements and suggests potential limits to the CAR exemption. Australia Technology PA Piper Alderman
Article Blockchain Bites: UK targets 2026 crypto tax reporting rules, AUSTRAC releases second consultation on AML/CTF rules, Cayman Islands ready to launch RWA and tokenised securities, and ASIC sues Blockchain Global director Australia Technology PA Piper Alderman
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Article What are CBDCs? Will CBDCs be used as Collateral and require Trade Reporting in Australia? Australia Technology TRAction
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Article Blockchain Bites: Australia endorses status quo in Crypto-Tax Review, TradFi embraces Stablecoins as banks and fintechs eye new gold rush, OFAC in a whirlwind trying to spin Tornado Cash case Australia Technology PA Piper Alderman
Article Blockchain Bites: Trump Announces Virtual Fort Knox with Crypto Strategic Reserve, The Future of AI and Taxation, Hong Kong issues regulatory roadmap for virtual assets, SEC drops numerous crypto prosecutions Australia Technology PA Piper Alderman
Article Blockchain Bites: Aussie crypto regulation hope replaced by hops toward a better policy? Mt. Gox creditors face tax minefield as billion dollar payouts loom, Robinhood launches prediction markets hub Australia Technology PA Piper Alderman
Article Blockchain Bites: Australia sanctions Zservers in coordinated ransomware sanctions, Australia passes sweeping Scam Prevention Act, HK Giants join forces on HK dollar-backed stablecoin Australia Tax PA Piper Alderman
Article Blockchain Bites: TL;DR: Australia implements sweeping reforms to AML/CTF rules, SEC Taskforce receives Ten Commandments for crypto regulation, El Salvador bids adios to bitcoin legal tender experiment Australia Technology PA Piper Alderman