Specialty Group: Blockchain & Cryptocurrency

The promise of the fintech sector as an engine of economic growth has drawn increasing attention from the Australian Government. In December 2025, Treasury released a consultation paper in connection with its independen ...

The Victorian Court of Appeal has endorsed the view that bitcoin (BTC) is a form of property and that its misappropriation is capable of being prosecuted as theft. The judgment follows an appellate decision of the Supre ...

In a move to strengthen Australia’s money laundering defences, Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke has announced proposed legislative amendments that would grant the CEO of the Australian Transaction Reports and Ana ...

The Australian Transation Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) has commenced its education efforts in the run-up to implementation of Australia’s enhanced virtual asset service provider (VASP) regime which is currentl ...