AUSTRAC demands AML audit of Binance Australia
Concerns raised over AML/CTF system failures
Review could trigger further regulatory actions
Australia’s financial intelligence agency, AUSTRAC, has formally directed Binance Australia to appoint an external auditor. This comes after the regulator identified serious compliance concerns related to the exchange’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) frameworks.
AUSTRAC’s move highlights increasing regulatory attention on crypto platforms operating in Australia. The audit aims to uncover weaknesses in Binance Australia’s compliance systems and ensure that they meet the legal standards set under Australia’s financial crime laws.
What AUSTRAC Wants Reviewed
The appointed external auditor will conduct a comprehensive review of Binance Australia’s systems and controls. This includes evaluating how the exchange:
Monitors transactions for suspicious activity
Identifies and verifies customer identities
Reports potential AML/CTF breaches to authorities
AUSTRAC’s enforcement powers allow it to mandate such audits when there’s a potential risk to the financial system. The audit findings will be critical in determining whether Binance faces additional penalties or operational restrictions in Australia.
UPDATE: AUSTRAC has ordered Binance Australia to appoint an external auditor over “serious concerns” with its AML/CTF systems. pic.twitter.com/ob76V4B5w1
— Cointelegraph (@Cointelegraph) August 22, 2025
Binance’s Global Regulatory Struggles
Binance has faced scrutiny across the globe, and this latest action by AUSTRAC is yet another reminder of the regulatory headwinds facing major crypto exchanges. In recent years, the platform has come under pressure in countries like the U.S., the U.K., and Canada.
The AUSTRAC-led audit is expected to conclude within a defined timeframe, and the regulator will use the results to decide on further actions. For Australian crypto investors, this development serves as a wake-up call to the risks of using exchanges with uncertain regulatory standing.
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