– Australia is set to debut the world’s first token map. – Token mapping will enable the gov’t to determine the characteristics and uses for certain crypto for regulation. – Crypto ownership in Australia has increased to over 22%.
The Australian government is set to debut the world’s first token mapping of digital assets, from Dogecoin to Bitcoin, as part of an audit to accelerate the regulatory framework for its crypto ecosystem.
Australia sees an increase in crypto activities and advertisements, Treasurer Jim Chalmers’s stated on Monday. Token mapping will enable the government to determine the characteristics of cryptocurrencies used within the jurisdiction and form a better regulatory approach for them.
“As it stands, the crypto sector is largely unregulated, and we need to do some work to get the balance right so we can embrace new and innovative technologies while safeguarding consumers,” he said.
In addition to prioritizing crypto mapping this year, the Aussie government intends to review current regulatory and licensing frameworks for crypto service providers in the nation. They also plan to review the custody requirements for crypto assets custodians to ensure the safety of local users.
Australia is one of the crypto-friendly jurisdictions seeing a massive increase in adoption and digital assets ownership. According to a Banklesstimes report, crypto adoption in the country increased more than 56% between 2022 and 2021. Per Finder’s report, Aussie sees more than 22% in crypto ownership, which is higher than the global average rate of 15%.