My name is Samantha Cole, a crypto reporter currently living in Spain. Since I discovered and became involved in the world of Web3 several years ago, I have been committed to bringing this fascinating world to as many people as possible. Throughout my career, I have dedicated myself to researching how decentralized protocols, digital identities, and on-chain governance are redefining how users interact with finance. In addition, I closely follow the evolution of regulatory frameworks, both in the European Union and globally, to analyze how new laws affect the functioning of such a dynamic ecosystem. On the other hand, I evaluate the emerging asset ecosystem, because not everything is bitcoin. Altcoins often go unnoticed by the media, so one of my goals is to bring readers closer to the new crypto projects that are constantly emerging in the market.
The Australian government introduced the Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025, requiring crypto platforms and tokenised custody providers to hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) under ASIC supervision. Introduced on 26 November 2025, the initiative includes an 18-month transitional period and seeks to close gaps that allowed unlimited holding of customer assets while […]
