OKX – Why The Future Of Crypto Is Regulated - Brave New Coin

Gracie Lin is Regional CEO for Singapore and Australia and Head of VIP Growth at OKX. She spent the first decade of her career at the Monetary Authority of Singapore, covering banking supervision before moving into markets, then held roles at sovereign wealth fund GIC and at Southeast Asian super app Grab, where she led regional strategy and economics. She joined OKX in 2024 to run its Singapore business as it received its Major Payment Institution license from MAS, and has since taken on Australia and a global remit for the exchange's highest-value clients.

• OKX's Regional CEO, Gracie Lin, advocates for regulation as a driver of growth and trust in the crypto industry, drawing from her experience at the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
• The exchange has seen significant growth in licensed markets like Singapore and Australia, focusing on accredited and sophisticated investors, and is expanding its product offerings under new digital asset frameworks.
• OKX is observing increased interest in tokenized real-world assets, including equity derivatives, and is integrating with traditional finance players like Intercontinental Exchange.

Topics: Jurisdictions, Legal regulatory, Institutional adoption, Established hubs, Regulatory sandboxes pilots, Licensing issuer obligations, Asset manager initiatives

Tags: #okx #regulation #licensing #singapore #australia #mas #vipclients #tokenizedrealworldassets #intercontinentalexchange #stablecoins

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Australia’s 40-Year Economic Plan Highlights AI, Omits Crypto

Australia’s latest Intergenerational Report, outlining economic trends expected to shape the country over the next 40 years, spotlights artificial intelligence

• Australia's 40-year economic plan highlights AI as a major transition but omits any mention of crypto or digital assets.
• Coinbase Australia criticizes this omission, arguing that the plan fails to address the necessary financial infrastructure for AI-driven agents.
• While the main report overlooks digital assets, a separate "Financial Innovation Strategy" discusses programmable payment infrastructure, suggesting a disconnect in how policymakers view AI and tokenization.

Topics: Jurisdictions, Infrastructure providers, Blockchain usage, Regulatory sandboxes pilots, Tokenization platforms, Layer 2 scaling

Tags: #australia #intergenerationalreport #artificialintelligence #ai #crypto #digitalassets #coinbaseaustralia #financialinfrastructure #stablecoins #tokenizedmarkets

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ANZ bank stablecoin joins RBA’s push for real-time settlement in Australia

Australia’s banking sector just took a notable step into digital assets. ANZ has launched one of the first bank-issued stablecoins in the country, a move that signals traditional finance

• ANZ bank has launched one of Australia's first bank-issued stablecoins, integrating it into the Reserve Bank of Australia's Project Acacia pilot for real-time settlement.
• This initiative leverages Fireblocks for security infrastructure and aims to test blockchain-based rails for efficient, instant settlement of tokenized deposits and stablecoins.
• The collaboration signifies a major step for traditional finance into tokenized assets, with potential implications for broader digital currency adoption and regulatory frameworks in Australia.

Topics: Asset types, Jurisdictions, Infrastructure providers, Stablecoins digital cash, Regulatory sandboxes pilots, Tokenization platforms

Tags: #anzbank #stablecoin #reservebankofaustralia #projectacacia #realtimesettlement #tokenizeddeposits #fireblocks #digitalassets #mainstreambanking #australia

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Australia Forces 96 Crypto ATMs Offline as Regulator Suspends Cryptolink

Australia's financial intelligence watchdog forced Cryptolink to shut down 96 bitcoin ATMs after the operator failed to file transaction reports and respond.

• Australia's financial intelligence watchdog has suspended Cryptolink, forcing 96 crypto ATMs offline due to failure to file transaction reports and respond to regulatory requests.
• This action highlights increased regulatory scrutiny on crypto ATMs globally for AML/CTF compliance, impacting retail users and potentially leading to market consolidation.
• The event underscores the ongoing tension between regulatory enforcement and the resilience of blockchain development, with potential implications for future ATM operator compliance standards.

Topics: Legal regulatory, Jurisdictions, Infrastructure providers, Aml antimoneylaundering, Established hubs, Tokenization platforms

Tags: #cryptoatm #cryptolink #australia #amlctf #enforcementaction #transactionreports #regulatoryscrutiny #compliance #retailcryptousers

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Australia Plans To End 50% Crypto Capital Gains Tax Discount

Australia is reportedly preparing to scrap its 50% capital gains tax discount for crypto and other long-held assets.

• Australia plans to eliminate the 50% capital gains tax discount for crypto and other long-held assets, replacing it with an inflation-indexed model.
• This change, expected in the 2027 budget, will effectively double the tax on real gains for many investors, potentially shifting capital away from productive assets.
• The reforms apply broadly to crypto, equities, and real estate, with a grace period for assets acquired before May 10, 2027.

Topics: Legal regulatory, Jurisdictions, Securities law classification, Cross jurisdictional policy

Tags: #australia #cryptocapitalgainstax #taxdiscount #inflationindexation #albanesegovernment #budget2027 #longtermassets #equities #realestate #digitalassets

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Digital asset reforms: what is happening and why does it matter for lawyers? - Law Society Journal

A practical guide to the new digital asset framework, ASIC’s implementation roadmap and the broader laws lawyers must consider as 2027 approaches.

• Australia is implementing a new digital asset framework, the Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Act 2026, effective April 9, 2027, which integrates digital asset and tokenized custody platforms into the Australian financial services licensing regime.
• The new framework requires careful consideration of existing financial, AML/CTF, credit, consumer, and tax laws, emphasizing that legal practitioners must advise clients on these obligations well before the 2027 deadline.
• Given Australia's high consumer adoption of digital assets and evolving regulatory landscape, lawyers need to exercise extreme caution in advising clients, as minor factual variations in transactions can significantly alter regulatory outcomes and documentation.

Topics: Legal regulatory, Jurisdictions, Infrastructure providers, Securities law classification, Regulatory sandboxes pilots, Tokenization platforms

Tags: #digitalassetframework #australia #financialserviceslicensing #tokenisedcustody #corporationsamendmentact2026 #asic #amlctf #legalpractitioners #regulatoryreform #consumeradoption

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Vault and Genesis agree to merge and create $8.71 billion Australian gold producer

• Vault and Genesis have agreed to merge, creating Australia's third-largest gold producer valued at approximately $8.71 billion.
• The merger is expected to generate significant synergies due to operational proximity and aims for an annual production capacity of up to 700,000 ounces.
• The deal comes after Regis Resources withdrew its pursuit of Vault, and the announcement coincided with a drop in gold prices and related stocks due to rising interest rate expectations.

Topics: Asset types, Scalability, Market cycles macro sensitivity, Alternative assets, Market depth liquidity, Interest rate sensitivity

Tags: #vault #genesis #goldproducer #merger #australia #synergies #marketcapitalization #bullionprices #interestrates

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GrainCorp Pushes for Australia Biofuel Mandates After Iran War

GrainCorp Ltd. says Australia should adopt national biofuel mandates to bolster its energy security after the Iran war sent shockwaves through the country's economy. Australia currently imports around 91% of its liquid fuels and more than 85% of its aviation fuel, while exporting around 80% of its canola production, according to GrainCorp Chief Executive Officer Robert Spurway. GrainCorp says Australia has the potential to meet sustainable aviation fuel demand by 2030 with its current feedstock volumes, but more government support for investment, research and development will likely be needed in the longterm.

• GrainCorp is advocating for national biofuel mandates in Australia to enhance energy security, particularly in light of the Iran war's economic impact.
• The company highlights Australia's potential to meet sustainable aviation fuel demand by 2030 using its canola production, but emphasizes the need for government investment and R&D support.
• Australia's current reliance on imported fuels and its export of canola production are key factors driving the push for domestic biofuel development, with the government considering mandates.

Topics: Asset types, Jurisdictions, Political endorsements opposition, Real assets, Emerging hubs, Pro innovation policy

Tags: #graincorp #biofuelmandates #energysecurity #canolaproduction #sustainableaviationfuel #iranwar #australia #governmentsupport #renewablefuels

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JPMorgan Expands Kinexys Blockchain FX Network to Asia and Australia

JPMorgan Kinexys is broadening its blockchain network. Discover how it adds new currencies for enhanced liquidity management.

• JPMorgan's Kinexys platform is expanding its blockchain-based deposit network to Asia and Australia, adding five new currencies for on-chain foreign exchange transactions.
• This expansion aims to increase network effects and provide financial institutions with enhanced liquidity management capabilities, positioning tokenized deposits as a key innovation.
• The platform offers benefits such as lower fees, reduced delays in cross-border payments, and programmability for automated processes.

Topics: Institutional adoption, Payment system integration, Blockchain usage, Banking depository pilots, Cross border settlement, Ethereum evm l 1 s

Tags: #jpmorgan #kinexys #blockchain #tokenizeddeposits #foreignexchange #liquiditymanagement #asia #australia #stablecoins #programmability

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Why Fixed-Income Investors Should Consider Going Global

Here’s where to find opportunities beyond US bonds.

• Global bond markets in 2026 are experiencing heightened volatility due to geopolitical tensions, tariff uncertainty, and a weakening dollar, prompting a discussion on diversifying beyond US bonds.
• The US faces significant fiscal challenges with large deficits and a potential dollar depreciation, making international markets, including emerging economies like Brazil and Australia, more attractive for investors.
• Caution is advised for countries with populist policies that lead to unorthodox monetary and fiscal measures, such as Turkey, due to potential long-term economic damage.

Topics: Jurisdictions, Market cycles macro sensitivity, Public debt, Established hubs, Emerging hubs, Interest rate sensitivity, Inflation recession impact, Tokenized us treasuries, Global sovereign bond tokenization

Tags: #globalbonds #ustreasuries #geopoliticaltensions #tariffuncertainty #weakeningdollar #fiscaldiscipline #emergingmarkets #brazil #australia #populism

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