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RBA Backs Asset Tokenization After $16.7B Pilot
Reserve Bank of Australia backs asset tokenization after a pilot estimated $16.7B in annual efficiency gains, pushing it into mainstream finance for markets.

Australia’s ASIC Fintech Chief Says Crypto Is Just Finance With New Plumbing
ASIC fintech chief Rhys Bollen says crypto is just finance with new plumbing, urging Australia to regulate by function using existing financial rules now.

Ripple to Buy Australia’s BC Payments, Targeting April Close for AFSL
Ripple plans to acquire Australia's BC Payments, targeting an April close to secure an AFSL and expand its regulated APAC payments network for institutions.

Australian Crypto Execs Turn Bullish as Reforms Advance—but Banking and Regulatory Hurdles Persist
Australian crypto execs see reforms gaining traction and policymakers more engaged, but bank access and regulatory uncertainty still hamper growth in 2026.

Australian Police Charge Man in Alleged $3.5M Crypto Investment Scam Targeting Elderly Victims
Australian police charged a man over an alleged A$3.5M crypto investment scam that targeted elderly Australians, using trust and urgency to move funds.