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Read more.",{"canonical":124,"robots":696},[],[],{"facebook":699,"twitter":701},{"description":694,"title":700},"Australia Country Guide | Elliptic",{"description":694,"title":700},[703],{"articleContentAreaBlocks":704},[705,713,718,723,728,733,738,743,748,753,758,763,768,773,778,783,788,793,798,803,808,813],{"__typename":706,"heading":707},"headingBlock_Entry",[708],{"headingTextBlock":709,"headingType":711,"headingStyle":711,"animated":712},{"rawHtml":710},"Summary ","h2",false,{"__typename":714,"textBlock":715},"textBlock_Entry",{"html":716,"rawHtml":716,"markdown":717,"plainText":717},"\u003Cp>Cryptoassets are not legal tender in Australia. However, providers who convert digital assets to fiat currency and vice versa as part of a digital currency exchange (DCE) business may be required to comply with the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Cth) (AML\u002FCTF Act) and its associate regulations (together, AML\u002FCTF Laws). \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Broadly, cryptoassets are taxed under the capital gains tax (CGT) regime or as trading stock, depending on whether the taxpayer is carrying on a business of trading cryptoassets. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The features of cryptoassets may cause them to be regulated as a financial product under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), and they may also be indirectly regulated where they are offered as an underlying asset in a regulated financial product. Consumer laws also apply where they relate to the offer of goods or services to Australian consumers.\u003C\u002Fp>","Cryptoassets are not legal tender in Australia. However, providers who convert digital assets to fiat currency and vice versa as part of a digital currency exchange (DCE) business may be required to comply with the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Cth) (AML\u002FCTF Act) and its associate regulations (together, AML\u002FCTF Laws).\n\nBroadly, cryptoassets are taxed under the capital gains tax (CGT) regime or as trading stock, depending on whether the taxpayer is carrying on a business of trading cryptoassets.\n\nThe features of cryptoassets may cause them to be regulated as a financial product under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), and they may also be indirectly regulated where they are offered as an underlying asset in a regulated financial product. Consumer laws also apply where they relate to the offer of goods or services to Australian consumers.",{"__typename":706,"heading":719},[720],{"headingTextBlock":721,"headingType":711,"headingStyle":711,"animated":712},{"rawHtml":722},"Legal status",{"__typename":714,"textBlock":724},{"html":725,"rawHtml":725,"markdown":726,"plainText":727},"\u003Cp>In 2017, the Australian government declared cryptoassets to be legal and that they may be subject to AML\u002FCTF Laws when traded on a DCE and otherwise subject to tax requirements. Otherwise, cryptoassets are not currently directly regulated, although they may be subject to various regulatory regimes in Australia depending on their features, as outlined below.  \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>AML\u002FCTF\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The AML\u002FCTF Act imposes obligations on entities that provide “designated services” with a geographical connection to Australia. To address the rise of cryptoasset offerings, the AML\u002FCTF Act also captures DCEs, which must register and enrol with the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC). Registered DCEs are required to implement know-your-customer (KYC) processes to adequately verify the identity of their customers, adopt and maintain an AML\u002FCTF program as well as meet ongoing obligations to monitor and report suspicious and large transactions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Taxation\u003C\u002Fstrong> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has provided guidance on the use of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ato.gov.au\u002Fbusiness\u002Fincome-and-deductions-for-business\u002Fcrypto-assets-used-in-business\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cryptoassets in business\u003C\u002Fa> and the tax treatment of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ato.gov.au\u002FIndividuals\u002FInvestments-and-assets\u002FCrypto-asset-investments\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cryptoasset investments\u003C\u002Fa> in the country. For income tax purposes, the tax implication for holders of digital assets depends on the purpose for which the assets are acquired or held. Where a person or business holds cryptoassets as an investment, CGT rules should ordinarily apply. Businesses carrying on a cryptoasset business – i.e. crypto trading, or a mining or exchange business – must generally treat their cryptoassets as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ato.gov.au\u002FBusiness\u002FIncome-and-deductions-for-business\u002FAccounting-for-trading-stock\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">trading stock\u003C\u002Fa>. Where cryptoassets are received as payment for services, the monetary value of the asset will be treated as ordinary income of the business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Supplies and acquisitions of cryptoassets made from July 1st 2017 should not be subject to Goods and Services Tax (GST) on the basis that they will be input-taxed financial supplies. Consequently, suppliers of digital assets should not be required to charge GST on these supplies, and a purchaser should not be entitled to GST refunds – i.e. input tax credits – for these corresponding acquisitions.  \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where cryptoassets are a method of payment, as an alternative to money, the normal GST rules apply to the payment or receipt of cryptoassets for goods and services.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The government is currently consulting on the taxation of cryptoassets in Australia and whether any reforms to Australia’s tax laws are required.\u003C\u002Fp>","In 2017, the Australian government declared cryptoassets to be legal and that they may be subject to AML\u002FCTF Laws when traded on a DCE and otherwise subject to tax requirements. Otherwise, cryptoassets are not currently directly regulated, although they may be subject to various regulatory regimes in Australia depending on their features, as outlined below.\n\n**AML\u002FCTF**\n\nThe AML\u002FCTF Act imposes obligations on entities that provide “designated services” with a geographical connection to Australia. To address the rise of cryptoasset offerings, the AML\u002FCTF Act also captures DCEs, which must register and enrol with the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC). Registered DCEs are required to implement know-your-customer (KYC) processes to adequately verify the identity of their customers, adopt and maintain an AML\u002FCTF program as well as meet ongoing obligations to monitor and report suspicious and large transactions.\n\n**Taxation**\n\nThe Australian Tax Office (ATO) has provided guidance on the use of [cryptoassets in business](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ato.gov.au\u002Fbusiness\u002Fincome-and-deductions-for-business\u002Fcrypto-assets-used-in-business\u002F) and the tax treatment of [cryptoasset investments](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ato.gov.au\u002FIndividuals\u002FInvestments-and-assets\u002FCrypto-asset-investments\u002F) in the country. For income tax purposes, the tax implication for holders of digital assets depends on the purpose for which the assets are acquired or held. Where a person or business holds cryptoassets as an investment, CGT rules should ordinarily apply. Businesses carrying on a cryptoasset business – i.e. crypto trading, or a mining or exchange business – must generally treat their cryptoassets as [trading stock](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ato.gov.au\u002FBusiness\u002FIncome-and-deductions-for-business\u002FAccounting-for-trading-stock\u002F). Where cryptoassets are received as payment for services, the monetary value of the asset will be treated as ordinary income of the business.\n\nSupplies and acquisitions of cryptoassets made from July 1st 2017 should not be subject to Goods and Services Tax (GST) on the basis that they will be input-taxed financial supplies. Consequently, suppliers of digital assets should not be required to charge GST on these supplies, and a purchaser should not be entitled to GST refunds – i.e. input tax credits – for these corresponding acquisitions.\n\nWhere cryptoassets are a method of payment, as an alternative to money, the normal GST rules apply to the payment or receipt of cryptoassets for goods and services.\n\nThe government is currently consulting on the taxation of cryptoassets in Australia and whether any reforms to Australia’s tax laws are required.","In 2017, the Australian government declared cryptoassets to be legal and that they may be subject to AML\u002FCTF Laws when traded on a DCE and otherwise subject to tax requirements. Otherwise, cryptoassets are not currently directly regulated, although they may be subject to various regulatory regimes in Australia depending on their features, as outlined below.\n\nAML\u002FCTF\n\nThe AML\u002FCTF Act imposes obligations on entities that provide “designated services” with a geographical connection to Australia. To address the rise of cryptoasset offerings, the AML\u002FCTF Act also captures DCEs, which must register and enrol with the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC). Registered DCEs are required to implement know-your-customer (KYC) processes to adequately verify the identity of their customers, adopt and maintain an AML\u002FCTF program as well as meet ongoing obligations to monitor and report suspicious and large transactions.\n\nTaxation\n\nThe Australian Tax Office (ATO) has provided guidance on the use of cryptoassets in business and the tax treatment of cryptoasset investments in the country. For income tax purposes, the tax implication for holders of digital assets depends on the purpose for which the assets are acquired or held. Where a person or business holds cryptoassets as an investment, CGT rules should ordinarily apply. Businesses carrying on a cryptoasset business – i.e. crypto trading, or a mining or exchange business – must generally treat their cryptoassets as trading stock. Where cryptoassets are received as payment for services, the monetary value of the asset will be treated as ordinary income of the business.\n\nSupplies and acquisitions of cryptoassets made from July 1st 2017 should not be subject to Goods and Services Tax (GST) on the basis that they will be input-taxed financial supplies. Consequently, suppliers of digital assets should not be required to charge GST on these supplies, and a purchaser should not be entitled to GST refunds – i.e. input tax credits – for these corresponding acquisitions.\n\nWhere cryptoassets are a method of payment, as an alternative to money, the normal GST rules apply to the payment or receipt of cryptoassets for goods and services.\n\nThe government is currently consulting on the taxation of cryptoassets in Australia and whether any reforms to Australia’s tax laws are required.",{"__typename":706,"heading":729},[730],{"headingTextBlock":731,"headingType":711,"headingStyle":711,"animated":712},{"rawHtml":732},"Financial products and services ",{"__typename":714,"textBlock":734},{"html":735,"rawHtml":735,"markdown":736,"plainText":737},"\u003Cp>Different types of cryptoassets have not been specifically classified as financial products. However, the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has detailed how existing financial services licensing requirements may apply to cryptoassets partly outlined in ASIC’s \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fasic.gov.au\u002Fregulatory-resources\u002Fdigital-transformation\u002Finitial-coin-offerings-and-crypto-assets\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">information sheet 225\u003C\u002Fa> (INFO 225) Crypto-assets. ASIC’s view is that digital assets may be characterized as one or more of the following financial products:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Managed investment schemes (MIS): some cryptoassets may be an MIS – a form of collective investment vehicle.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Securities: shares, debentures and options issued by companies. For example, the rights attached to cryptoassets issued by initial coin offerings (ICOs) may be securities when an ICO is created to fund a company (e.g. ownership, voting rights, rights to participate in the profits).\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Derivatives: a cryptoasset may be a derivative if its value is determined by reference to the value of an underlying product, index or asset.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Non-cash payment facility (NCP): an arrangement through which a person makes payments, or causes payment to be made, other than by the physical delivery or currency. A cryptoasset may be part of an NCP facility if the facility provides the holder with a right to use the asset to make a payment. \u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>Various investment products that are directly regulated as financial products may provide investors with exposure to cryptoassets (as underlying assets). This can include exchange traded products (ETPs), listed investment companies, listed investment trusts and unlisted investment funds. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Generally, a person carrying on a financial services business in Australia must hold an \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fasic.gov.au\u002Ffor-finance-professionals\u002Fafs-licensees\u002Fdo-you-need-an-afs-licence\u002Fwhat-is-an-afs-licence\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Australian financial services licence\u003C\u002Fa> or otherwise be entitled to rely on an exemption. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although cryptoassets have not been classified in regulation, INFO 225 identifies the participants in the cryptoasset ecosystem and provides high-level regulatory signposts to assist in determining whether they have legal and regulatory obligations. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These cryptoasset participants are:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Issuers of cryptoassets.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Cryptoasset intermediaries.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Miners and transaction processors.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Cryptoasset exchange and trading platforms.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Cryptoasset payment and merchant service providers.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Wallet providers and custody service providers.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Consumers.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>","Different types of cryptoassets have not been specifically classified as financial products. However, the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has detailed how existing financial services licensing requirements may apply to cryptoassets partly outlined in ASIC’s [information sheet 225](https:\u002F\u002Fasic.gov.au\u002Fregulatory-resources\u002Fdigital-transformation\u002Finitial-coin-offerings-and-crypto-assets\u002F) (INFO 225) Crypto-assets. ASIC’s view is that digital assets may be characterized as one or more of the following financial products:\n\n- Managed investment schemes (MIS): some cryptoassets may be an MIS – a form of collective investment vehicle.\n- Securities: shares, debentures and options issued by companies. For example, the rights attached to cryptoassets issued by initial coin offerings (ICOs) may be securities when an ICO is created to fund a company (e.g. ownership, voting rights, rights to participate in the profits).\n- Derivatives: a cryptoasset may be a derivative if its value is determined by reference to the value of an underlying product, index or asset.\n- Non-cash payment facility (NCP): an arrangement through which a person makes payments, or causes payment to be made, other than by the physical delivery or currency. A cryptoasset may be part of an NCP facility if the facility provides the holder with a right to use the asset to make a payment.\n\nVarious investment products that are directly regulated as financial products may provide investors with exposure to cryptoassets (as underlying assets). This can include exchange traded products (ETPs), listed investment companies, listed investment trusts and unlisted investment funds.\n\nGenerally, a person carrying on a financial services business in Australia must hold an [Australian financial services licence](https:\u002F\u002Fasic.gov.au\u002Ffor-finance-professionals\u002Fafs-licensees\u002Fdo-you-need-an-afs-licence\u002Fwhat-is-an-afs-licence\u002F) or otherwise be entitled to rely on an exemption.\n\nAlthough cryptoassets have not been classified in regulation, INFO 225 identifies the participants in the cryptoasset ecosystem and provides high-level regulatory signposts to assist in determining whether they have legal and regulatory obligations.\n\nThese cryptoasset participants are:\n\n- Issuers of cryptoassets.\n- Cryptoasset intermediaries.\n- Miners and transaction processors.\n- Cryptoasset exchange and trading platforms.\n- Cryptoasset payment and merchant service providers.\n- Wallet providers and custody service providers.\n- Consumers.","Different types of cryptoassets have not been specifically classified as financial products. However, the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has detailed how existing financial services licensing requirements may apply to cryptoassets partly outlined in ASIC’s information sheet 225 (INFO 225) Crypto-assets. ASIC’s view is that digital assets may be characterized as one or more of the following financial products:\n\n- Managed investment schemes (MIS): some cryptoassets may be an MIS – a form of collective investment vehicle.\n- Securities: shares, debentures and options issued by companies. For example, the rights attached to cryptoassets issued by initial coin offerings (ICOs) may be securities when an ICO is created to fund a company (e.g. ownership, voting rights, rights to participate in the profits).\n- Derivatives: a cryptoasset may be a derivative if its value is determined by reference to the value of an underlying product, index or asset.\n- Non-cash payment facility (NCP): an arrangement through which a person makes payments, or causes payment to be made, other than by the physical delivery or currency. A cryptoasset may be part of an NCP facility if the facility provides the holder with a right to use the asset to make a payment.\n\nVarious investment products that are directly regulated as financial products may provide investors with exposure to cryptoassets (as underlying assets). This can include exchange traded products (ETPs), listed investment companies, listed investment trusts and unlisted investment funds.\n\nGenerally, a person carrying on a financial services business in Australia must hold an Australian financial services licence or otherwise be entitled to rely on an exemption.\n\nAlthough cryptoassets have not been classified in regulation, INFO 225 identifies the participants in the cryptoasset ecosystem and provides high-level regulatory signposts to assist in determining whether they have legal and regulatory obligations.\n\nThese cryptoasset participants are:\n\n- Issuers of cryptoassets.\n- Cryptoasset intermediaries.\n- Miners and transaction processors.\n- Cryptoasset exchange and trading platforms.\n- Cryptoasset payment and merchant service providers.\n- Wallet providers and custody service providers.\n- Consumers.",{"__typename":706,"heading":739},[740],{"headingTextBlock":741,"headingType":711,"headingStyle":711,"animated":712},{"rawHtml":742},"Potential reform of financial services regulations ",{"__typename":714,"textBlock":744},{"html":745,"rawHtml":745,"markdown":746,"plainText":747},"\u003Cp>On March 21st 2022, the Australian Government Treasury (Treasury) released a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftreasury.gov.au\u002Fsites\u002Fdefault\u002Ffiles\u002F2022-03\u002Fc2022-259046.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">consultation paper\u003C\u002Fa> which sought public feedback on proposed approaches to the licensing regime for cryptoasset secondary service providers (CASSPrs) and in relation to the custody obligations relating to private keys. The public consultation closed on May 27th 2022. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following a change in government in early 2022, the incumbent Australian government \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fministers.treasury.gov.au\u002Fministers\u002Fstephen-jones-2022\u002Fmedia-releases\u002Fwork-underway-crypto-asset-reforms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">announced\u003C\u002Fa> on August 22nd 2022 that it would be releasing a public consultation on “token mapping” and expressed the view that the CASSPr consultation on regulatory approaches was prepared without understanding the cryptoassets sought to be regulated. This suggests the regulatory options set out in the CASSPrs consultation may be revised in the future, which may further delay the implementation of regulation. \u003C\u002Fp>","On March 21st 2022, the Australian Government Treasury (Treasury) released a [consultation paper](https:\u002F\u002Ftreasury.gov.au\u002Fsites\u002Fdefault\u002Ffiles\u002F2022-03\u002Fc2022-259046.pdf) which sought public feedback on proposed approaches to the licensing regime for cryptoasset secondary service providers (CASSPrs) and in relation to the custody obligations relating to private keys. The public consultation closed on May 27th 2022.\n\nFollowing a change in government in early 2022, the incumbent Australian government [announced](https:\u002F\u002Fministers.treasury.gov.au\u002Fministers\u002Fstephen-jones-2022\u002Fmedia-releases\u002Fwork-underway-crypto-asset-reforms) on August 22nd 2022 that it would be releasing a public consultation on “token mapping” and expressed the view that the CASSPr consultation on regulatory approaches was prepared without understanding the cryptoassets sought to be regulated. This suggests the regulatory options set out in the CASSPrs consultation may be revised in the future, which may further delay the implementation of regulation.","On March 21st 2022, the Australian Government Treasury (Treasury) released a consultation paper which sought public feedback on proposed approaches to the licensing regime for cryptoasset secondary service providers (CASSPrs) and in relation to the custody obligations relating to private keys. The public consultation closed on May 27th 2022.\n\nFollowing a change in government in early 2022, the incumbent Australian government announced on August 22nd 2022 that it would be releasing a public consultation on “token mapping” and expressed the view that the CASSPr consultation on regulatory approaches was prepared without understanding the cryptoassets sought to be regulated. This suggests the regulatory options set out in the CASSPrs consultation may be revised in the future, which may further delay the implementation of regulation.",{"__typename":706,"heading":749},[750],{"headingTextBlock":751,"headingType":711,"headingStyle":711,"animated":712},{"rawHtml":752},"Consumer law obligations ",{"__typename":714,"textBlock":754},{"html":755,"rawHtml":755,"markdown":756,"plainText":757},"\u003Cp>Cryptoassets that are not subject to financial services laws will need to comply with the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) where they relate to the offer of goods or services to Australian consumers. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ACL prohibits:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>misleading or deceptive conduct in a range of circumstances, including in the context of marketing or advertising. This requires that promotional material does not mislead or deceive consumers or contain false or misleading representations; and \u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>engaging in unconscionable conduct, which requires that products are fit for their intended purpose. \u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is responsible for enforcing the ACL although ASIC has delegated power through similar provisions in the Australian Securities and Investments Commissions Act 2001 (Cth) (ASIC Act) to take enforcement action against misleading or deceptive conduct in relation to token sales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Consumer credit regulation \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where lending activities relating to cryptoassets are provided for residential, household or domestic purposes, credit that is regulated under the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009 (Cth) (NCCP) may be provided. The provision of credit for business purposes is not regulated under the NCCP. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Electronic transactions \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Various cryptoasset networks have also implemented “smart” or self-executing contracts which are permitted in Australia under the Electronic Transactions Act 1999 (Cth) (ETA) and the equivalent Australian state and territory legislation. The ETA enables electronic commerce to operate in the same way as paper-based transactions and self-executing contracts are permitted provided they meet all the traditional elements of a legal contract. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Blockchain and distributed ledger technology \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are no specific regulations dealing with blockchain or distributed ledger technology, although ASIC has published \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fasic.gov.au\u002Fregulatory-resources\u002Fdigital-transformation\u002Fevaluating-distributed-ledger-technology\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">information sheet 219\u003C\u002Fa> (INFO 219) Evaluating Distributed Ledger Technology. \u003C\u002Fp>","Cryptoassets that are not subject to financial services laws will need to comply with the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) where they relate to the offer of goods or services to Australian consumers.\n\nThe ACL prohibits:\n\n- misleading or deceptive conduct in a range of circumstances, including in the context of marketing or advertising. This requires that promotional material does not mislead or deceive consumers or contain false or misleading representations; and\n- engaging in unconscionable conduct, which requires that products are fit for their intended purpose.\n\nThe Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is responsible for enforcing the ACL although ASIC has delegated power through similar provisions in the Australian Securities and Investments Commissions Act 2001 (Cth) (ASIC Act) to take enforcement action against misleading or deceptive conduct in relation to token sales.\n\n**Consumer credit regulation**\n\nWhere lending activities relating to cryptoassets are provided for residential, household or domestic purposes, credit that is regulated under the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009 (Cth) (NCCP) may be provided. The provision of credit for business purposes is not regulated under the NCCP.\n\n**Electronic transactions**\n\nVarious cryptoasset networks have also implemented “smart” or self-executing contracts which are permitted in Australia under the Electronic Transactions Act 1999 (Cth) (ETA) and the equivalent Australian state and territory legislation. The ETA enables electronic commerce to operate in the same way as paper-based transactions and self-executing contracts are permitted provided they meet all the traditional elements of a legal contract.\n\n**Blockchain and distributed ledger technology**\n\nThere are no specific regulations dealing with blockchain or distributed ledger technology, although ASIC has published [information sheet 219](https:\u002F\u002Fasic.gov.au\u002Fregulatory-resources\u002Fdigital-transformation\u002Fevaluating-distributed-ledger-technology\u002F) (INFO 219) Evaluating Distributed Ledger Technology.","Cryptoassets that are not subject to financial services laws will need to comply with the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) where they relate to the offer of goods or services to Australian consumers.\n\nThe ACL prohibits:\n\n- misleading or deceptive conduct in a range of circumstances, including in the context of marketing or advertising. This requires that promotional material does not mislead or deceive consumers or contain false or misleading representations; and\n- engaging in unconscionable conduct, which requires that products are fit for their intended purpose.\n\nThe Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is responsible for enforcing the ACL although ASIC has delegated power through similar provisions in the Australian Securities and Investments Commissions Act 2001 (Cth) (ASIC Act) to take enforcement action against misleading or deceptive conduct in relation to token sales.\n\nConsumer credit regulation\n\nWhere lending activities relating to cryptoassets are provided for residential, household or domestic purposes, credit that is regulated under the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009 (Cth) (NCCP) may be provided. The provision of credit for business purposes is not regulated under the NCCP.\n\nElectronic transactions\n\nVarious cryptoasset networks have also implemented “smart” or self-executing contracts which are permitted in Australia under the Electronic Transactions Act 1999 (Cth) (ETA) and the equivalent Australian state and territory legislation. The ETA enables electronic commerce to operate in the same way as paper-based transactions and self-executing contracts are permitted provided they meet all the traditional elements of a legal contract.\n\nBlockchain and distributed ledger technology\n\nThere are no specific regulations dealing with blockchain or distributed ledger technology, although ASIC has published information sheet 219 (INFO 219) Evaluating Distributed Ledger Technology.",{"__typename":706,"heading":759},[760],{"headingTextBlock":761,"headingType":711,"headingStyle":711,"animated":712},{"rawHtml":762},"Primary regulators ",{"__typename":714,"textBlock":764},{"html":765,"rawHtml":765,"markdown":766,"plainText":767},"\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC): is the financial system regulator. It aims to promote a fair, strong and efficient financial system in Australia. ASIC’s \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdownload.asic.gov.au\u002Fmedia\u002Fv3vhdqiw\u002Fasic-corporate-plan-2022-26-focus-2022-23-published-22-august-2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Corporate Plan 2022-26\u003C\u002Fa> includes protecting consumers from harms associated with cryptoassets, supervising disclosure documents of major crypto offerings in Australia, and implementing a regulatory model for ETPs with underlying cryptoasset investments. Enforcement tools range from infringement notices to imprisonment. \u003Cem>Contact: ASIC can be contacted by completing \u003C\u002Fem>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.edge.asic.gov.au\u002F008\u002FinquiryV001?get\u002FlandingPage\u002Ft=c3749f1ebaf47960a2cbc1733d918c0326c3e1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u003Cem>this form\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cem>. Australian Securities and Investments Commission, GPO Box 9827, Brisbane QLD 4001, Australia.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA): is concerned with maintaining the safety and soundness of financial institutions, promoting financial stability in Australia and is tasked with protecting the interests of depositors, policy-holders and superannuation fund members. APRA oversees ADIs (e.g., banks, building societies and credit unions), purchased payment facilities, general and life insurers, friendly societies, reinsurers and superannuation funds. \u003Cem>Contact: Australian Prudential Regulation Authority, GPO Box 9836, Sydney, NSW 2001, Australia. \u003C\u002Fem>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:info@apra.gov.au\">\u003Cem>info@apra.gov.au\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cem>.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC): is responsible for administering Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter- terrorism financing regime under the AML\u002FCTF Laws. AUSTRAC may pursue a wide range of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.austrac.gov.au\u002Flists-enforcement-actions-taken\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">enforcement actions\u003C\u002Fa> which include imposing civil and criminal penalties (which can be significant in value), enforceable undertakings, infringement notices, remedial directions, and power to cancel or suspend registrations of providers of DCEs and designated remittance services. \u003Cem>Contact: AUSTRAC, PO Box K534, Haymarket, NSW 1240, Australia. \u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA): the RBA is Australia’s central bank and provides a range of banking services to the Government and its agencies, overseas central banks and official institutions. It is also responsible for maintaining the stability of the financial system through monetary policy and regulating payment systems. \u003Cem>Contact: 65 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia. \u003Ca href=\"mailto:rbainfo@rba.gov.au\">rbainfo@rba.gov.au\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003Cbr \u002F> \u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC): is responsible for enforcing the ACL. Broadly, the ACL prohibits misleading and deceptive conduct, false or misleading representations, unconscionable conduct and unfair contract terms. \u003Cem>Contact: for more contact information, \u003C\u002Fem>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.accc.gov.au\u002Fcontact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u003Cem>click here\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cem>. GPO Box 3131, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia. \u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>The Australian Taxation Office (ATO): is the agency responsible for collecting revenue on behalf of the Australian government. The ATO highlights that each person or business acquiring or disposing of cryptoassets must \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ato.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002FInvestments-and-assets\u002Fcrypto-asset-investments\u002Fkeeping-crypto-records\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">maintain records\u003C\u002Fa> of transactions. Entities seeking to avoid their tax obligations can expect to be contacted by the ATO or in serious cases be prosecuted. \u003Cem>Contact: Australian Taxation Office, GPO Box 9845, Sydney, NSW 2001, Australia.\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>","- Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC): is the financial system regulator. It aims to promote a fair, strong and efficient financial system in Australia. ASIC’s [Corporate Plan 2022-26](https:\u002F\u002Fdownload.asic.gov.au\u002Fmedia\u002Fv3vhdqiw\u002Fasic-corporate-plan-2022-26-focus-2022-23-published-22-august-2022.pdf) includes protecting consumers from harms associated with cryptoassets, supervising disclosure documents of major crypto offerings in Australia, and implementing a regulatory model for ETPs with underlying cryptoasset investments. Enforcement tools range from infringement notices to imprisonment. *Contact: ASIC can be contacted by completing* [*this form*](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.edge.asic.gov.au\u002F008\u002FinquiryV001?get\u002FlandingPage\u002Ft=c3749f1ebaf47960a2cbc1733d918c0326c3e1)*. Australian Securities and Investments Commission, GPO Box 9827, Brisbane QLD 4001, Australia.*\n- Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA): is concerned with maintaining the safety and soundness of financial institutions, promoting financial stability in Australia and is tasked with protecting the interests of depositors, policy-holders and superannuation fund members. APRA oversees ADIs (e.g., banks, building societies and credit unions), purchased payment facilities, general and life insurers, friendly societies, reinsurers and superannuation funds. *Contact: Australian Prudential Regulation Authority, GPO Box 9836, Sydney, NSW 2001, Australia.* [*info@apra.gov.au*](mailto:info@apra.gov.au)*.*\n- Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC): is responsible for administering Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter- terrorism financing regime under the AML\u002FCTF Laws. AUSTRAC may pursue a wide range of [enforcement actions](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.austrac.gov.au\u002Flists-enforcement-actions-taken) which include imposing civil and criminal penalties (which can be significant in value), enforceable undertakings, infringement notices, remedial directions, and power to cancel or suspend registrations of providers of DCEs and designated remittance services. *Contact: AUSTRAC, PO Box K534, Haymarket, NSW 1240, Australia.*\n- Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA): the RBA is Australia’s central bank and provides a range of banking services to the Government and its agencies, overseas central banks and official institutions. It is also responsible for maintaining the stability of the financial system through monetary policy and regulating payment systems. *Contact: 65 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia. \u003Crbainfo@rba.gov.au>.*\n- The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC): is responsible for enforcing the ACL. Broadly, the ACL prohibits misleading and deceptive conduct, false or misleading representations, unconscionable conduct and unfair contract terms. *Contact: for more contact information,* [*click here*](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.accc.gov.au\u002Fcontact-us)*. GPO Box 3131, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia.*\n- The Australian Taxation Office (ATO): is the agency responsible for collecting revenue on behalf of the Australian government. The ATO highlights that each person or business acquiring or disposing of cryptoassets must [maintain records](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ato.gov.au\u002Findividuals\u002FInvestments-and-assets\u002Fcrypto-asset-investments\u002Fkeeping-crypto-records\u002F) of transactions. Entities seeking to avoid their tax obligations can expect to be contacted by the ATO or in serious cases be prosecuted. *Contact: Australian Taxation Office, GPO Box 9845, Sydney, NSW 2001, Australia.*","- Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC): is the financial system regulator. It aims to promote a fair, strong and efficient financial system in Australia. ASIC’s Corporate Plan 2022-26 includes protecting consumers from harms associated with cryptoassets, supervising disclosure documents of major crypto offerings in Australia, and implementing a regulatory model for ETPs with underlying cryptoasset investments. Enforcement tools range from infringement notices to imprisonment. Contact: ASIC can be contacted by completing *this form*. Australian Securities and Investments Commission, GPO Box 9827, Brisbane QLD 4001, Australia.\n- Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA): is concerned with maintaining the safety and soundness of financial institutions, promoting financial stability in Australia and is tasked with protecting the interests of depositors, policy-holders and superannuation fund members. APRA oversees ADIs (e.g., banks, building societies and credit unions), purchased payment facilities, general and life insurers, friendly societies, reinsurers and superannuation funds. Contact: Australian Prudential Regulation Authority, GPO Box 9836, Sydney, NSW 2001, Australia. *info@apra.gov.au*.\n- Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC): is responsible for administering Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter- terrorism financing regime under the AML\u002FCTF Laws. AUSTRAC may pursue a wide range of enforcement actions which include imposing civil and criminal penalties (which can be significant in value), enforceable undertakings, infringement notices, remedial directions, and power to cancel or suspend registrations of providers of DCEs and designated remittance services. Contact: AUSTRAC, PO Box K534, Haymarket, NSW 1240, Australia.\n- Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA): the RBA is Australia’s central bank and provides a range of banking services to the Government and its agencies, overseas central banks and official institutions. It is also responsible for maintaining the stability of the financial system through monetary policy and regulating payment systems. Contact: 65 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia. \u003Crbainfo@rba.gov.au>.\n- The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC): is responsible for enforcing the ACL. Broadly, the ACL prohibits misleading and deceptive conduct, false or misleading representations, unconscionable conduct and unfair contract terms. Contact: for more contact information, *click here*. GPO Box 3131, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia.\n- The Australian Taxation Office (ATO): is the agency responsible for collecting revenue on behalf of the Australian government. The ATO highlights that each person or business acquiring or disposing of cryptoassets must maintain records of transactions. Entities seeking to avoid their tax obligations can expect to be contacted by the ATO or in serious cases be prosecuted. Contact: Australian Taxation Office, GPO Box 9845, Sydney, NSW 2001, Australia.",{"__typename":706,"heading":769},[770],{"headingTextBlock":771,"headingType":711,"headingStyle":711,"animated":712},{"rawHtml":772},"Secondary regulators\u002Fgovernmental entities",{"__typename":714,"textBlock":774},{"html":775,"rawHtml":775,"markdown":776,"plainText":777},"\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>The National Blockchain Roadmap Steering Committee: is responsible for implementing \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.industry.gov.au\u002Fdata-and-publications\u002Fnational-blockchain-roadmap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Australia’s National Blockchain Roadmap\u003C\u002Fa>. It is supported by working groups representing public and private actors to identify use cases, technical and regulatory challenges linked to blockchain technology. \u003Cem>Contact: \u003C\u002Fem>\u003Cem>blockchain@industry.gov.au\u003C\u002Fem>\u003Cem>.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>The Select Committee on Australia as a Technology and Financial Centre: this \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.aph.gov.au\u002FParliamentary_Business\u002FCommittees\u002FSenate\u002FFinancial_Technology_and_Regulatory_Technology\u002FAusTechFinCentre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Senate Committee\u003C\u002Fa> released a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fparlinfo.aph.gov.au\u002FparlInfo\u002Fdownload\u002Fcommittees\u002Freportsen\u002F024747\u002Ftoc_pdf\u002FFinalreport.pdf;fileType=application%2Fpdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">final report\u003C\u002Fa> in October 2021 with 12 comprehensive recommendations to establish Australia as a technology and financial center. Proposals included a market licensing regime for DCEs along with a clarification of obligations under AML\u002FCTF Laws; macroprudential requirements to promote financial stability; and changes in tax treatment, including, for example, tax credits for miners using renewable energy. \u003Cem>Contact: Senior Clerk's Office Department of the Senate PO Box 6100 Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600. \u003Ca href=\"mailto:seniorclerk.committees.sen@aph.gov.au\">seniorclerk.committees.sen@aph.gov.au.\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fem>\u003Cbr \u002F>  \u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>The Council of Financial Regulators: is the coordinating body for Australia’s main financial regulatory agencies with four main members comprising the APRA, ASIC, Treasury and the RBA. The council is continuing to review the regulatory treatment of different types of cryptoassets. \u003Cem>Contact: \u003C\u002Fem>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:cfrinfo@cfr.gov.au\">\u003Cem>cfrinfo@cfr.gov.au\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cem>. \u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>","- The National Blockchain Roadmap Steering Committee: is responsible for implementing [Australia’s National Blockchain Roadmap](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.industry.gov.au\u002Fdata-and-publications\u002Fnational-blockchain-roadmap). It is supported by working groups representing public and private actors to identify use cases, technical and regulatory challenges linked to blockchain technology. *Contact: blockchain@industry.gov.au.*\n- The Select Committee on Australia as a Technology and Financial Centre: this [Senate Committee](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.aph.gov.au\u002FParliamentary_Business\u002FCommittees\u002FSenate\u002FFinancial_Technology_and_Regulatory_Technology\u002FAusTechFinCentre) released a [final report](https:\u002F\u002Fparlinfo.aph.gov.au\u002FparlInfo\u002Fdownload\u002Fcommittees\u002Freportsen\u002F024747\u002Ftoc_pdf\u002FFinalreport.pdf;fileType=application%2Fpdf) in October 2021 with 12 comprehensive recommendations to establish Australia as a technology and financial center. Proposals included a market licensing regime for DCEs along with a clarification of obligations under AML\u002FCTF Laws; macroprudential requirements to promote financial stability; and changes in tax treatment, including, for example, tax credits for miners using renewable energy. *Contact: Senior Clerk's Office Department of the Senate PO Box 6100 Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600. [seniorclerk.committees.sen@aph.gov.au.](mailto:seniorclerk.committees.sen@aph.gov.au)*\n- The Council of Financial Regulators: is the coordinating body for Australia’s main financial regulatory agencies with four main members comprising the APRA, ASIC, Treasury and the RBA. The council is continuing to review the regulatory treatment of different types of cryptoassets. *Contact:* [*cfrinfo@cfr.gov.au*](mailto:cfrinfo@cfr.gov.au)*.*","- The National Blockchain Roadmap Steering Committee: is responsible for implementing Australia’s National Blockchain Roadmap. It is supported by working groups representing public and private actors to identify use cases, technical and regulatory challenges linked to blockchain technology. Contact: blockchain@industry.gov.au.\n- The Select Committee on Australia as a Technology and Financial Centre: this Senate Committee released a final report in October 2021 with 12 comprehensive recommendations to establish Australia as a technology and financial center. Proposals included a market licensing regime for DCEs along with a clarification of obligations under AML\u002FCTF Laws; macroprudential requirements to promote financial stability; and changes in tax treatment, including, for example, tax credits for miners using renewable energy. Contact: Senior Clerk's Office Department of the Senate PO Box 6100 Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600. [seniorclerk.committees.sen@aph.gov.au.](mailto:seniorclerk.committees.sen@aph.gov.au)\n- The Council of Financial Regulators: is the coordinating body for Australia’s main financial regulatory agencies with four main members comprising the APRA, ASIC, Treasury and the RBA. The council is continuing to review the regulatory treatment of different types of cryptoassets. Contact: *cfrinfo@cfr.gov.au*.",{"__typename":706,"heading":779},[780],{"headingTextBlock":781,"headingType":711,"headingStyle":711,"animated":712},{"rawHtml":782},"Key legislation and regulations",{"__typename":714,"textBlock":784},{"html":785,"rawHtml":785,"markdown":786,"plainText":787},"\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.legislation.gov.au\u002FSeries\u002FC2004A00818\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Corporations Act 2001\u003C\u002Fa> (Cth): regulates various aspects of doing business in Australia including the formation and operation of companies, the provision of financial products and services and prohibits misleading and deceptive conduct for cryptoassets that are financial products. \u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.legislation.gov.au\u002FDetails\u002FC2022C00106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 (Cth)\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.legislation.gov.au\u002FDetails\u002FC2022C00213\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (Cth)\u003C\u002Fa>: these are the main statutes under which income tax is determined. Whether cryptoasset transactions are taxed under the capital gains tax regime or as trading stock will depend on whether the taxpayer is carrying on a business of trading cryptoassets.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.legislation.gov.au\u002FSeries\u002FC2004A00819\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Australian Securities and Investment Commission Act 2001\u003C\u002Fa> (Cth): can be used to assess the regulatory treatment of cryptoassets. The extent to which the regulatory regime applies to cryptoasset investment products depends on whether they fit within the legal framework for financial products and services. \u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.legislation.gov.au\u002FSeries\u002FC2006A00169\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006\u003C\u002Fa> (Cth): applies to entities that provide “designated services” with an Australian connection, which captures a wide range of activities including the provision of most financial services. Obligations include enrolment with AUSTRAC, reporting and customer due diligence.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.legislation.gov.au\u002FSeries\u002FC2009A00134\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Credit Consumer Protection Act 2009\u003C\u002Fa> (Cth): entities engaging in credit activities, including crypto lending, may need to be appropriately authorized under an Australian credit licence. Payment Systems (Regulation) Act 1988 (Cth): this act regulates PPF providers in relation to stored value facilities. Generally, such holders of stored value must be an ADI or be exempt from the requirement.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth), Schedule 2: ACL: the ACL applies to all Australian businesses that engage or contract with consumers. Obligations include a general prohibition on misleading and deceptive conduct, false or misleading representations, unconscionable conduct and unfair contract terms in relation to the offer of services or products.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.legislation.gov.au\u002FSeries\u002FC2004A00553\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Electronic Transactions Act 1999\u003C\u002Fa> (Cth): provides definitions that are applicable to smart and self-executing contracts implemented in cryptoasset networks. These can be used to discern elements of a legal contract.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>","- [Corporations Act 2001](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.legislation.gov.au\u002FSeries\u002FC2004A00818) (Cth): regulates various aspects of doing business in Australia including the formation and operation of companies, the provision of financial products and services and prohibits misleading and deceptive conduct for cryptoassets that are financial products.\n- [Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 (Cth)](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.legislation.gov.au\u002FDetails\u002FC2022C00106) and [Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (Cth)](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.legislation.gov.au\u002FDetails\u002FC2022C00213): these are the main statutes under which income tax is determined. Whether cryptoasset transactions are taxed under the capital gains tax regime or as trading stock will depend on whether the taxpayer is carrying on a business of trading cryptoassets.\n- [Australian Securities and Investment Commission Act 2001](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.legislation.gov.au\u002FSeries\u002FC2004A00819) (Cth): can be used to assess the regulatory treatment of cryptoassets. The extent to which the regulatory regime applies to cryptoasset investment products depends on whether they fit within the legal framework for financial products and services.\n- [Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.legislation.gov.au\u002FSeries\u002FC2006A00169) (Cth): applies to entities that provide “designated services” with an Australian connection, which captures a wide range of activities including the provision of most financial services. Obligations include enrolment with AUSTRAC, reporting and customer due diligence.\n- [National Credit Consumer Protection Act 2009](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.legislation.gov.au\u002FSeries\u002FC2009A00134) (Cth): entities engaging in credit activities, including crypto lending, may need to be appropriately authorized under an Australian credit licence. Payment Systems (Regulation) Act 1988 (Cth): this act regulates PPF providers in relation to stored value facilities. Generally, such holders of stored value must be an ADI or be exempt from the requirement.\n- Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth), Schedule 2: ACL: the ACL applies to all Australian businesses that engage or contract with consumers. Obligations include a general prohibition on misleading and deceptive conduct, false or misleading representations, unconscionable conduct and unfair contract terms in relation to the offer of services or products.\n- [Electronic Transactions Act 1999](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.legislation.gov.au\u002FSeries\u002FC2004A00553) (Cth): provides definitions that are applicable to smart and self-executing contracts implemented in cryptoasset networks. These can be used to discern elements of a legal contract.","- Corporations Act 2001 (Cth): regulates various aspects of doing business in Australia including the formation and operation of companies, the provision of financial products and services and prohibits misleading and deceptive conduct for cryptoassets that are financial products.\n- Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 (Cth) and Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (Cth): these are the main statutes under which income tax is determined. Whether cryptoasset transactions are taxed under the capital gains tax regime or as trading stock will depend on whether the taxpayer is carrying on a business of trading cryptoassets.\n- Australian Securities and Investment Commission Act 2001 (Cth): can be used to assess the regulatory treatment of cryptoassets. The extent to which the regulatory regime applies to cryptoasset investment products depends on whether they fit within the legal framework for financial products and services.\n- Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Cth): applies to entities that provide “designated services” with an Australian connection, which captures a wide range of activities including the provision of most financial services. Obligations include enrolment with AUSTRAC, reporting and customer due diligence.\n- National Credit Consumer Protection Act 2009 (Cth): entities engaging in credit activities, including crypto lending, may need to be appropriately authorized under an Australian credit licence. Payment Systems (Regulation) Act 1988 (Cth): this act regulates PPF providers in relation to stored value facilities. Generally, such holders of stored value must be an ADI or be exempt from the requirement.\n- Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth), Schedule 2: ACL: the ACL applies to all Australian businesses that engage or contract with consumers. Obligations include a general prohibition on misleading and deceptive conduct, false or misleading representations, unconscionable conduct and unfair contract terms in relation to the offer of services or products.\n- Electronic Transactions Act 1999 (Cth): provides definitions that are applicable to smart and self-executing contracts implemented in cryptoasset networks. These can be used to discern elements of a legal contract.",{"__typename":706,"heading":789},[790],{"headingTextBlock":791,"headingType":711,"headingStyle":711,"animated":712},{"rawHtml":792},"Key players",{"__typename":714,"textBlock":794},{"html":795,"rawHtml":795,"markdown":796,"plainText":797},"\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.coinbase.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coinbase\u003C\u002Fa>: a DCE with over $96 billion in assets held on the platform globally. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsynthetix.io\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Synthetix\u003C\u002Fa>: a blockchain-based platform that enables users to digitize interests in a new form of product that provides synthetic exposure to real world assets. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\n\u003Cp>Swyftx: an Australian owned cryptoasset trading platform with 300+ assets, enabling buying, selling and trading of cryptoassets.   \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\n\u003Cp>Block earner: an Australian based DCE providing decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain finance products.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.coinspot.com.au\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CoinSpot\u003C\u002Fa>: a cryptoasset trading platform covering hundreds of assets. As of August 2022, it \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fcoinspotau\u002Fstatus\u002F1448078066195083268\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reported\u003C\u002Fa> having more than 2.5 million customers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.immutable.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ImmutableX\u003C\u002Fa>: a layer-two scaling solution for NFTs on Ethereum providing instant trade confirmation, scalability and zero gas fees for minting and trading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.independentreserve.com\u002Fau\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Independent Reserve\u003C\u002Fa>: one of Australia’s oldest DCEs with over AUD$1 billion in cryptoassets held on the platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\n\u003Cp>For other industry player see our \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapp.elliptic.co\u002Fdiscovery\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discovery\u003C\u002Fa> service.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>","- [Coinbase](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.coinbase.com\u002F): a DCE with over $96 billion in assets held on the platform globally.\n- [Synthetix](https:\u002F\u002Fsynthetix.io\u002F): a blockchain-based platform that enables users to digitize interests in a new form of product that provides synthetic exposure to real world assets.\n- Swyftx: an Australian owned cryptoasset trading platform with 300+ assets, enabling buying, selling and trading of cryptoassets.\n- Block earner: an Australian based DCE providing decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain finance products.\n- [CoinSpot](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.coinspot.com.au\u002F): a cryptoasset trading platform covering hundreds of assets. As of August 2022, it [reported](https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fcoinspotau\u002Fstatus\u002F1448078066195083268) having more than 2.5 million customers.\n- [ImmutableX](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.immutable.com\u002F): a layer-two scaling solution for NFTs on Ethereum providing instant trade confirmation, scalability and zero gas fees for minting and trading.\n- [Independent Reserve](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.independentreserve.com\u002Fau): one of Australia’s oldest DCEs with over AUD$1 billion in cryptoassets held on the platform.\n- For other industry player see our [Discovery](https:\u002F\u002Fapp.elliptic.co\u002Fdiscovery\u002F) service.","- Coinbase: a DCE with over $96 billion in assets held on the platform globally.\n- Synthetix: a blockchain-based platform that enables users to digitize interests in a new form of product that provides synthetic exposure to real world assets.\n- Swyftx: an Australian owned cryptoasset trading platform with 300+ assets, enabling buying, selling and trading of cryptoassets.\n- Block earner: an Australian based DCE providing decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain finance products.\n- CoinSpot: a cryptoasset trading platform covering hundreds of assets. As of August 2022, it reported having more than 2.5 million customers.\n- ImmutableX: a layer-two scaling solution for NFTs on Ethereum providing instant trade confirmation, scalability and zero gas fees for minting and trading.\n- Independent Reserve: one of Australia’s oldest DCEs with over AUD$1 billion in cryptoassets held on the platform.\n- For other industry player see our Discovery service.",{"__typename":706,"heading":799},[800],{"headingTextBlock":801,"headingType":711,"headingStyle":711,"animated":712},{"rawHtml":802},"Industry associations",{"__typename":714,"textBlock":804},{"html":805,"rawHtml":805,"markdown":806,"plainText":807},"\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblockchainaustralia.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blockchain Australia\u003C\u002Fa>: an industry body which promotes the use of blockchain technology across public and private sectors in Australia. This organisation counts over 100 businesses as its members and hosts Blockchain Week in March of each year.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>","- [Blockchain Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fblockchainaustralia.org\u002F): an industry body which promotes the use of blockchain technology across public and private sectors in Australia. This organisation counts over 100 businesses as its members and hosts Blockchain Week in March of each year.","- Blockchain Australia: an industry body which promotes the use of blockchain technology across public and private sectors in Australia. This organisation counts over 100 businesses as its members and hosts Blockchain Week in March of each year.",{"__typename":706,"heading":809},[810],{"headingTextBlock":811,"headingType":711,"headingStyle":711,"animated":712},{"rawHtml":812},"Reports and investigations",{"__typename":714,"textBlock":814},{"html":815,"rawHtml":815,"markdown":816,"plainText":817},"\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.acs.org.au\u002Finsightsandpublications\u002Freports-publications\u002Fblockchain-2030.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blockchain 2030: A look at the future of blockchain in Australia\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cem>Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) & the Australian Computer Society \u003C\u002Fem>\u003Cem>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fasic.gov.au\u002Fregulatory-resources\u002Fdigital-transformation\u002Fevaluating-distributed-ledger-technology\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">INFO 219 Evaluating distributed ledger technology\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cem>Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)\u003C\u002Fem>\u003Cem>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fasic.gov.au\u002Fregulatory-resources\u002Fdigital-transformation\u002Finitial-coin-offerings-and-crypto-assets\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">INFO 225 Initial coin offerings and crypto-assets\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cem>Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fasic.gov.au\u002Fregulatory-resources\u002Fmarkets\u002Fmarket-supervision\u002Fexchange-traded-products-admission-guidelines\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">INFO 230 Exchange traded products; Admission guidelines\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cem>Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)\u003C\u002Fem>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fparlinfo.aph.gov.au\u002FparlInfo\u002Fdownload\u002Fcommittees\u002Freportsen\u002F024747\u002Ftoc_pdf\u002FFinalreport.pdf;fileType=application%2Fpdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Final report\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cem>Select Committee on Australia as a Technology and Financial Centre\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fem>Australian law is stated as at September 6th 2022.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>We are grateful to Peter Reeves of law firm Gilbert + Tobin for providing a legal review of the Australia country guide.\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gtlaw.com.au\u002F\">https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gtlaw.com.au\u002F\u003C\u002Fa> \u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"RichTextBlock-overlay hidden\"> \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n \u003Cspan class=\"RichTextBlock-revealButtonText\">Read more\u003C\u002Fspan> <?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?>\n<?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?>\n<?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?>\n<?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?>\n<?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?>\n\u003C?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?>\n\u003Csvg class=\"ml-1 w-5 h-5 RichTextBlock-revealButtonIcon\" data-icon=\"\">\n  \u003Cuse>\u003C\u002Fuse>\n\u003C\u002Fsvg>","- [Blockchain 2030: A look at the future of blockchain in Australia](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.acs.org.au\u002Finsightsandpublications\u002Freports-publications\u002Fblockchain-2030.html)\n    - *Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) & the Australian Computer Society\n- [INFO 219 Evaluating distributed ledger technology](https:\u002F\u002Fasic.gov.au\u002Fregulatory-resources\u002Fdigital-transformation\u002Fevaluating-distributed-ledger-technology\u002F)\n    - *Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)\n- [INFO 225 Initial coin offerings and crypto-assets](https:\u002F\u002Fasic.gov.au\u002Fregulatory-resources\u002Fdigital-transformation\u002Finitial-coin-offerings-and-crypto-assets\u002F)\n    - *Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)*\n\n- [INFO 230 Exchange traded products; Admission guidelines](https:\u002F\u002Fasic.gov.au\u002Fregulatory-resources\u002Fmarkets\u002Fmarket-supervision\u002Fexchange-traded-products-admission-guidelines\u002F)\n    - *Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)*\n- [Final report](https:\u002F\u002Fparlinfo.aph.gov.au\u002FparlInfo\u002Fdownload\u002Fcommittees\u002Freportsen\u002F024747\u002Ftoc_pdf\u002FFinalreport.pdf;fileType=application%2Fpdf)\n    - *Select Committee on Australia as a Technology and Financial Centre*\n\n **Australian law is stated as at September 6th 2022.**\n\n***We are grateful to Peter Reeves of law firm Gilbert + Tobin for providing a legal review of the Australia country guide.***\n\n***\u003Chttps:\u002F\u002Fwww.gtlaw.com.au\u002F>***\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"RichTextBlock-overlay hidden\"> \u003C\u002Fdiv> \u003Cspan class=\"RichTextBlock-revealButtonText\">Read more\u003C\u002Fspan> <?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?> <?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?> <?xml version=\"1.0\" 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