Blockchain Australia Director John Bassilios says cryptocurrency is a new industry that regulators around the world are “grappling” with.
“We’re seeing increased regulatory activity at this point in time,” Mr Bassilios told Sky News Business Editor Ross Greenwood.
“With new legislation introduced in Europe to regulate cryptocurrency exchanges and proposed changes here in Australia as well.”
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