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BLOCKCHAIN, LAW AND REGULATION
Steven Pettigrove, Partner, Piper Alderman
Michael Bacina, Partner, NXT Law
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Australia publishes draft stablecoin and payments legislation
The Australian Government has released exposure draft legislation which will regulate stablecoins as a standalone financial product and make significant amendments to Australia's payments legislation. The proposed laws will apply financial services licensing obligations to stablecoin issuers and introduce bespoke reporting and compliance obligations carrying hefty civil and criminal penalties for non-compliance. Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services, Daniel
Oct 20, 20253 min read
Autonomous paywall access planned with launch of 402 Foundation
Most internet users recognize the familiar 404 error when entering an incorrect website URL, but a different response code may soon...
Sep 25, 20252 min read
OK, Computer: Australia modernises payments regulation with major amendments to the PSRA
On Thursday, Australia passed significant amendments to the Payment Systems (Regulation) Act 1998 (Cth) ( PSRA ) to modernise the...
Sep 10, 20254 min read
Fly me to the moon: Emirates to integrate crypto payments
Emirates has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Crypto.com that will allow customers to make payments through Crypto.com Pay, the...
Jul 17, 20252 min read
Bhutan goes over the top pioneering Crypto Tourism Payment System
Bhutan is partnering with Binance Pay and DK Bank, Bhutan’s first fully digital, state-owned bank, to launch a crypto tourism payment...
May 14, 20252 min read
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