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Digital blockchain infrastructure represented as transparent pipes connecting Melbourne financial district buildings, illustrating ASIC's crypto regulation approach.
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Exclusive: Crypto is Just Finance with New Plumbing, Says Australia’s Top Regulator

March 11, 2026 CoinPulseHQ Editorial

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA — March 15, 2026: Australia’s securities regulator has declared cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies as merely “finance with new plumbing,” advocating for a radical departure from crypto-specific legislation. Rhys Bollen, the fintech chief at the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), presented this original position at the Melbourne Money & Finance Conference today, arguing […]

Australian financial regulator analyzing blockchain connections in Melbourne financial district representing crypto regulation approach
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Exclusive: Australia’s ASIC Declares Crypto Just Finance with New Plumbing

March 11, 2026 Jackson Miller

MELBOURNE, Australia — March 12, 2026: Australia’s securities regulator has fundamentally rejected treating cryptocurrency as a separate asset class, with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s (ASIC) fintech chief Rhys Bollen declaring that “crypto is just finance with new plumbing” during Wednesday’s Melbourne Money & Finance Conference. This landmark statement signals Australia’s decisive shift toward […]

ASIC fintech chief Rhys Bollen argues crypto regulation should focus on economic substance in Melbourne conference
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Breaking: ASIC Chief Declares Crypto Just Finance with New Plumbing in Regulatory Shift

March 11, 2026 Jackson Miller

MELBOURNE, Australia — May 15, 2026. Australia’s securities regulator has delivered a fundamental challenge to global cryptocurrency regulatory approaches, arguing that digital assets represent “finance with new plumbing” rather than a separate asset class requiring novel frameworks. Rhys Bollen, the fintech chief at the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), presented this position at the […]

BTC Markets applies for a regulated tokenized real-world asset trading license in Australia's financial hub.
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Exclusive: BTC Markets Seeks Critical RWA License as $16T Tokenization Wave Accelerates

March 10, 2026 Jackson Miller

Sydney, Australia — March 10, 2026: In a decisive move signaling Australia’s ambition to capture a share of the multi-trillion dollar tokenized finance market, the prominent cryptocurrency exchange BTC Markets has formally notified regulators of its intent to secure a markets license for trading tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). The exchange’s CEO, Lucas Dobbins, revealed the […]

BTC Markets applies for a license to trade tokenized real-world assets (RWA) in Australia's growing digital finance market.
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Breaking: BTC Markets Seeks RWA License as $16 Trillion Tokenization Wave Accelerates

March 10, 2026 Jackson Miller

Sydney, Australia — March 18, 2026: In a decisive move signaling the maturation of digital asset markets, the Australian cryptocurrency exchange BTC Markets has formally notified regulators of its intention to secure a license for trading tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). The exchange confirmed its application to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) on Monday, […]

BTC Markets applies for tokenized real-world assets trading license in Australian financial district
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Breaking: BTC Markets Seeks RWA License as Tokenization Hits $26B Milestone

March 10, 2026 Jackson Miller

SYDNEY, Australia — March 10, 2026: Australian cryptocurrency exchange BTC Markets has formally notified the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) of its intention to apply for a markets license to offer regulated tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). The move, announced Monday by CEO Lucas Dobbins, positions the exchange at the forefront of Australia’s push into […]

BTC Markets applies for Australian license to trade tokenized real-world assets like property and stocks.
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Exclusive: BTC Markets Seeks RWA License as Tokenization Hits $26B

March 10, 2026 CoinPulseHQ Editorial

Sydney, Australia — March 15, 2026: Australian cryptocurrency exchange BTC Markets has formally notified regulators of its intention to apply for a markets license to offer regulated tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). The move positions the exchange at the forefront of Australia’s push into the rapidly expanding $26 billion global tokenization market. CEO Lucas Dobbins confirmed […]

Australian Parliament House with digital dollar symbol representing the new regulated AUDD stablecoin license on XRP Ledger.
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Breaking: Australia Grants First Regulated Digital Dollar License on XRP Ledger

March 2, 2026 Jackson Miller

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — In a landmark move for digital finance, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) granted a critical financial services license on March 15, 2026, authorizing the issuance of a regulated digital Australian dollar. The license, an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), enables the AUDD issuer to operate legally, allowing Australian banks to […]

Essential guide for identifying top crypto casino gambling platforms in Australia, focusing on security and reliability.
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Essential Guide: How to Identify Top Crypto Casino Gambling Platforms in Australia

February 9, 2026 Jackson Miller

Sydney, Australia, May 2025: Addressing the dynamic environment of online gambling, Australian players are increasingly turning to cryptocurrency casinos for their potential benefits. However, identifying a trustworthy platform requires a methodical approach. This essential guide provides a clear framework for evaluating crypto casino gambling platforms in Australia, focusing on critical pillars of safety and reliability. […]

Australian banking crisis as Coinbase faces systemic crypto debanking from major financial institutions
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Crypto Debanking Crisis: Coinbase Exposes Australia’s Systemic Banking Exclusion

February 4, 2026 Jackson Miller

Sydney, Australia – March 2025: The escalating conflict between traditional finance and digital assets has reached a critical juncture in Australia. Coinbase, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has issued a stark warning about what it describes as “systemic debanking” by Australia’s four major financial institutions. This practice, once considered sporadic, has now become […]