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Link to annual global guide on Blockchain 2025.

On May 23, 2024, the Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement (the "J5") published an advisory note for financial institutions, identifying red flags associated with crypto-related illicit activities.

Financial services in Australia are now subject to increased cyber-security and information security regulation.

Since the recent federal election, we look at what the Government has achieved and if we expect more regulatory change.

The Government plans to expand the scope of the regulatory sandbox to test a wide range of financial and credit services.

Provides input towards Australia's regulatory approach to the payment services industry.

On August 9, 2018, the World Bank issued a press release highlighting what it described as the "World's First Blockchain Bond."

Digital end-to-end lending is coming. While some legal barriers still exist - preventing adoption of a true ‘end-to-end' electronic solution - it is only a matter of time before lenders will be able...

Crypto-assets describe a class of asset that includes crypto-currency, digital tokens, and coins.

ASIC is concerned about the potential risks associated with online trading.

Our Financial Services Regulatory (FSR) team surveys the regulatory landscape for 2023 and considers the challenges confronting firms and regulators.

The Federal Court of Australia has granted relief to a company under section 1317S of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) ("Act") following declarations that it contravened two civil penalty provisions in relation to one of its crypto-related products.

Last week the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) released its report on the CBDC research project which it conducted with the Digital Finance Cooperative Research Centre (see here).

ASIC proposes to retain ASIC class waivers introduced to allow fintech businesses to freely test particular services.

Successful cyber and ransomware attacks can have a devastating impact on company directors and shareholders.

ASIC recently entered into an agreement to share information with the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) .

Discusses key features of the proposed regulatory framework.