CANBERRA, ACT, Nov. 26 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following media release:

The Albanese Government has introduced new legislation to the Parliament to help unlock innovation and protect Australians investing in digital assets.

Millions of Australians are using or investing in digital assets every year and this is about making that as safe and secure as possible, while also encouraging innovation.

We take Australia's crypto industry seriously and we know that blockchain and digital assets present big opportunities for our economy, our financial sector and our businesses.

Digital assets are reshaping global finance and include cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and stablecoins, as well as real‑world assets - like bonds, ...