Registration, License, & Other Legal Matters

LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS 

Australian Blockchain Association Pty Ltd (“AusBlock”, “ABA”, “we”, “us” or “our”) is committed to working closely and collaboratively with regulators to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. AusBlock is a registered Digital Currency Exchange (DCE) provider in Australia and complies with the regulatory frameworks set forth by the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC). 

Registered Jurisdictions 

Australia 

Australian Blockchain Association Pty Ltd (ABN 76663532241) is a registered Digital Currency Exchange (DCE) provider under the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) (Registration Number: XXXXXXXXX). This registration enables AusBlock to provide digital currency exchange services, in line with Australia’s AML/CTF obligations, under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Cth), also known as (“AML/CTF Act”). As part of these requirements, AusBlock follows strict Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures, transaction monitoring, and reporting obligations. 

Other Legal Matters 

Operations Outside Australia 

Our websites, applications, and other platforms (collectively, “services”), are available within Australia and New Zealand, where both jurisdictions are members of the Financial Action Task Force (‘FATF’) and the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (‘APG’), and are not subject to any United Nations Security Council (‘UNSC’) sanctions. If you are located outside these jurisdictions, you may be restricted from accessing services. 

Know Your Customer (KYC) 

To comply with AUSTRAC requirements, AusBlock enforces mandatory KYC procedures for all users before onboarding. This ensures compliance with laws governing AML/CTF and financial sanctions. Users must provide identity verification documents and undergo due diligence processes before using AusBlock’s services. 

Service Restrictions 

Certain restrictions apply to our products and services based on regulatory requirements in Australia and New Zealand. Users must review the Terms and Conditions (T&Cs) to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria for accessing AusBlock’s services. 

Customer Support 

Our dedicated customer support team during our business hours to assist with enquiries regarding compliance, KYC verification, transaction issues, and general support. If you have any questions about our services, please contact us via:  

Email: [email protected] 

For further information on our legal and compliance framework, please refer to our Terms and Conditions (T&Cs) and regulatory disclosures available on our website. 

Last Updated: 13 March 2025