This morning, as soon as I opened my eyes, Chan Ge was bombarded with Australia’s heavy regulatory news! The financial intelligence agency AUSTRAC directly slammed the table, listing cryptocurrencies as the 'number one target' for financial crimes, and announced plans for 'the largest anti-money laundering reform in a generation.' Once the news broke, many fans frantically messaged: 'Chan Ge, is this going to crash?' Don't panic, let's break down the tricks behind this operation in plain language!
Which is the target of the regulatory storm? Exchanges have become 'the number one suspect.'
AUSTRAC is now directly targeting cryptocurrency exchanges and virtual asset service providers, criticizing them for making 'global instant transfers' too easy for criminals to exploit. Even harsher, the regulatory net is expanding to 80,000 companies—from trading platforms to real estate agents, lawyers, accountants, and even jewelers—all must comply with anti-money laundering reviews by July 2026! In Chan Ge's view, this is equivalent to putting a 'tightening spell' on the industry, especially for those compliant platforms that are barely surviving, facing the risk of being fined into bankruptcy!
Why did Australia suddenly strike? Hidden international pressure behind it!
On the surface, it seems to target crime, but in reality, Australia has long been under the watch of international organizations! The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) previously warned: Australia’s anti-money laundering loopholes are too large, and if not rectified, it will be placed on the 'grey list' (equivalent to being locked up in the financial circle). What's even more disheartening is that last year, over $500 million in dirty money flowed into the Australian real estate market from Cambodia, scaring the government into quickly spending $74.5 million to fill the hole. Now, targeting cryptocurrencies is clearly a way to show 'loyalty' in self-rescue!
Impact on retail investors: Short-term pain, long-term detox!
Exchanges may face a 'wave of withdrawals': New regulations require platforms to prove their innocence, rising costs may drive some small exchanges away, leading to inevitable delays in withdrawals and reduced services in the short term.
ATMs become key targets: 1,200 crypto ATMs across Australia (the third most globally) are criticized as 'money laundering tools,' leading to mandatory facial recognition for buyers and transaction limits that people likely won't escape.
But don't panic! Regulation ≠ ban: In contrast, the US approved the Ethereum ETF, and Hong Kong licensed exchanges, major countries are racing to grab the compliance track. This drama in Australia is actually forcing the industry to 'shuffle and upgrade', which is a long-term benefit for the legitimate players (refer to Coinbase's stock price rising despite penalties)!
Chan Ge’s practical advice:
Hodlers watch the show: Your cold wallet isn't afraid of inspections, hold your spot and wait for the storm to pass!
Playing contracts with caution: If exchanges face liquidity issues, the risk of liquidation increases significantly, and leverage should not exceed 3 times!
Focus on 'compliance dividend' coins: Mainstream coins like SOL are the favorites of major exchanges; every panic drop is a chance to buy cheap, invest steadily below $180!
With heavy regulations coming down, is it really to smash the market, or to force a light and easy bull market? Tonight at 8 PM, the Chan Lian team reveals exclusively: 3 major 'pressure-resistant currencies' under the Australian storm + stop-loss rescue points!
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