AUSTRAC Targets Over 50 Crypto And Remittance Firms, Warns Them To Comply Or Lose Registration

AUSTRAC Targets Over 50 Crypto And Remittance Firms, Warns Them To Comply Or Lose Registration

Australia’s anti-money laundering regulator, the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) recently took action against 13 remittance and digital currency exchange providers for failing to report suspicious transactions on their platforms. Over 50 more companies were under investigation for potential non-compliance, as AUSTRAC was wrapping up a year-long effort to tackle underreporting and non-reporting … Read more

Australian Regulator’s Year-Long ‘Blitz’ Hits Crypto Exchanges and Remittance Firms

Australian Regulator’s Year-Long ‘Blitz’ Hits Crypto Exchanges and Remittance Firms

Key Notes AUSTRAC has taken action against 13 providers, rejected six business renewals over criminal ties, and issued 106 warnings. CEO Brendan Thomas warned that non-compliant businesses in digital currency and remittance services will face stricter regulatory measures. Zipmex Australia and FTX Express lost their exchange status due to insolvency, highlighting ongoing financial instability in … Read more

Binance Users Saved $1.75 Billion in Remittance Costs Since 2022

Binance Users Saved .75 Billion in Remittance Costs Since 2022

Key Notes Crypto exchange Binance demonstrates the cost-saving benefits of crypto remittances compared to traditional financial systems. With users sending an average of $470 in international remittances in 2024, Binance offers a cost-effective and faster alternative to traditional fiat remittances. In 2024, over half a million female Binance users contributed to more than $4 billion … Read more