Tax

How crypto assets can trigger CGT tripwires

Lending digital currency can be viewed as disposal while losses from the recent downturn may offer little relief from...

23 December 2022 • By Jeremy Makowski

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Technology

Crypto exchange launches a digital asset Mastercard

The card allows Coinspot users to purchase anywhere that accepts Apple or Google Pay.

24 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

ASIC outlines key strategies for crypto regulation

The Commissioner also reiterated its stance on cyber attacks and companies that fail to protect personal data.

13 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Widespread use of crypto increases risk of disruption, says RBA

In its latest Financial Stability Review, the central bank says digital currencies have similar hazards to other...

12 October 2022 • By Malavika Santhebennur

Super

SMSF crypto assets soar to over $1bn

Cryptocurrency assets held in SMSFs have seen more than a fivefold increase in the past two years, according to recent...

28 September 2022 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

Moves to regulate crypto a result of bad record, says tax expert

Chainalysis strategy chief said the government crackdown on digital assets would eventually make them more mainstream.

26 September 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Crypto must get ahead of regulation or risk its reputation

Australia is leading the way to a licensing framework for digital assets and canny operators should prepare now.

16 September 2022 • By Carol Chris

Regulation

Crypto fest to debate tightening regulations

With 1 million Australians now dabbling in digital assets, experts gather to discuss the issues this weekend on the...

16 September 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Government steps in to tighten crypto rules

Regulation struggles to keep pace, Treasury says, and consumers need more protection.

23 August 2022 • By Josh Needs

Technology

Ebonex launches crypto-funded Mastercards

A partnership with the credit company aims to make digital currency available for everyday transactions.

19 August 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Crypto buyers fail to understand risks, ASIC says

Time for regulation, says ASIC, as survey finds huge rise in popularity of digital assets but investors motivated by...

12 August 2022 • By Philip King

Tax

Shift away from tax agents ‘holds pitfalls for crypto, gig workers’

CPA Australia says ATO data reveals more people using the myTax app just as returns are getting more complicated.

11 August 2022 • By Philip King

Tax

Are my crypto trades on a wash cycle?

The tax treatment of gains – or losses – from digital assets comes down to what motivated the trade.

29 July 2022 • By Phillip London

Technology

BGL to accept crypto as payment

Digital currency can now be used for subscriptions to the company’s management software.

26 July 2022 • By Josh Needs

Technology

Koinly partners with Cointree on crypto

Digital currency tax tool and Australian exchange integrate to streamline crypto returns.

21 July 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Crypto a can of worms for bankruptcy trustees

Digital assets present problems when it comes to valuation and sale, or even just locating them in the first place.

15 July 2022 • By Thyge Trafford-Jones

Tax

Profit motive puts crypto trades on revenue account

Most people buying digital currencies target gains from selling, which means they qualify as commercial transactions...

02 July 2022 • By John Jeffreys

Tax

Help! My client has received an ATO letter about crypto trading

With digital currencies in the spotlight again this year, it’s vital to know the tax-time options.

24 June 2022 • By Danny Talwar