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Seattle-based cryptocurrency ATM operator Coinme has agreed to pay a $300,000 fine to California regulators for violating the state’s digital financial assets laws.

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Australia has emerged as a global leader in cryptocurrency accessibility, boasting the third-largest Bitcoin ATM network worldwide with 1,359 machines as of December 2024.

Australia is moving to tighten its grip on the cryptocurrency industry with the introduction of stricter Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (AML/CTF) rules.

Australia's financial intelligence agency, AUSTRAC, is ramping up its efforts to combat money laundering and other financial crimes involving cryptocurrencies.

​The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is set to tighten its grip on the cryptocurrency industry with proposed new licensing requirements.

The Australian Treasury is calling on Australians to share their opinions on how the country should implement a new system for reporting cryptocurrency activities.

Governments worldwide are increasingly turning their attention to the cryptocurrency industry, with a particular focus on tax transparency and cross-border payments.

The Coinbase-backed advocacy group, Stand With Crypto, has expanded its efforts to Australia, marking a significant step in its global push for clearer crypto regulations and more favorable policies.

U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has rolled out a new suite of crypto derivatives specifically tailored for Australian wholesale clients, aligning with local regulatory requirements following a recent legal setback in the country.

In a significant crackdown on organized crime, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) announced on Tuesday that it has seized $6.4 million in cryptocurrency linked to Jay Je Yoon Jung, a 32-year-old resident of New South Wales.

Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has announced an ambitious expansion into Australia, partnering with venture capitalist Mark Carnegie’s MHC Digital Group.