Austrac

Australian Regulator Trials Blockchain to Automate Transaction Reporting

Australian financial regulator AUSTRAC is trialing blockchain technology to automate reporting of cross-border transactions by institutions.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 February 2019

New AML Rules for Australia’s Bitcoin Exchanges Kick In Today

Australia’s cryptocurrency exchanges must now follow new rules aimed to counter money laundering and terrorism financing.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 April 2018
Regulation

Australian Finance Regulator Unveils Blockchain Research Effort

Australian financial regulator AUSTRAC is launching a new innovation hub dedicated in part to blockchain research.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 March 2017
Crime

Australian Government Tracks All Bitcoin to AUD Conversions

The Australian government is keeping a close eye on bitcoin – tracking every BTC to AUD conversion, and vice-versa.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 February 2014