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BLOCKCHAIN, LAW AND REGULATION
Steven Pettigrove, Partner, Piper Alderman
Michael Bacina, Partner, NXT Law
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Staying ahead of the class: Crypto faces rising class actions
As the cryptocurrency sector matures and regulatory expectations rise, private claims involving crypto exchanges and product issuers are...
Jun 4, 20252 min read


Call of duty: ASIC sues Blockchain Global director
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission ( ASIC ) has launched civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court against Liang...
May 30, 20252 min read


Cayman Islands getting ready to launch RWA and tokenised securities with law update
Real World Assets (RWA) and tokenised securities have been a growing and hot area of growth for blockchain and crypto, as businesses see...
May 30, 20252 min read


Anyone for another round? AUSTRAC releases 2nd consultation on AML/CTF Rules
AUSTRAC has opened a second consultation seeking further feedback on the proposed re-write of the Anti-Money Laundering and...
May 29, 20256 min read


CARF in motion: UK targets 2026 implementation of crypto tax reporting rules
The United Kingdom’s HM Revenue & Customs ( HMRC ) has announced that from 1 January 2026, all UK-based ‘reporting cryptoasset service...
May 29, 20252 min read


From Cane to Crypto: Ripple targets sweeter future for Colombian Farmers
Ripple, a global leader in enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions, has launched its second pilot in partnership with Mercy Corps...
May 22, 20252 min read


ASIC seeks High Court appeal of Block Earner in landmark application
In a significant development just announced, ASIC has applied for special leave to appeal the Block Earner decision to the High Court of...
May 21, 20253 min read


US GENIUS Act looking smarter, passes key Senate Vote
The US Senate's GENIUS Act, which seeks to regulate stablecoins in the USA, was looking wobbly a few weeks ago when it failed a key...
May 21, 20252 min read


Will the Aussie Tax Office face a USD$400M bitcoin refund bill or is bitcoin more than just 'mere information'?
Headlines have circulated today about whether crypto, and Bitcoin specifically, has been found to be equivalent to money under Australian...
May 20, 20253 min read
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