DECA: What’s next for Australia’s digital economy?

Welcome to Crypto Corner, a BTC Markets and Ticker News collaboration where we dive into the fast-moving world of crypto, blockchain innovation, and digital finance. In this episode, BTC Markets CEO Caroline Bowler speaks with Amy-Rose Goodey, CEO of the Digital Economy Council of Australia, about the political, regulatory, and economic forces impacting digital assets in the lead-up to the 2025 federal election.

Amy-Rose explains that both major parties appear committed to delivering fit-for-purpose legislation for the sector, an unusual alignment that reflects the urgency to modernise Australia’s approach to digital assets. With over 6 million Australians already invested in crypto, the demand for clearer rules on licensing, taxation, and consumer safeguards is reaching a critical point.

While consumer protection has emerged as a top priority, particularly for the Labor government, this focus has also delayed other important reforms. As Amy-Rose notes, the uncertainty around regulation has led to a slowdown in innovation and a cautious investment climate, with many businesses opting to wait or look abroad before expanding.

“There’s a real opportunity here,” she says. “But until we have certainty, the pause button is being hit across the board.”

The episode also delves into the implications of ASIC’s Info Sheet 225, the challenges of preparing for licensing without a complete framework, and the examples being set by countries like Japan and the UAE, which have welcomed blockchain innovation through clearer, more agile regulatory processes.

Amy-Rose emphasises that DECA’s role is to keep up the momentum: walking the halls of Canberra, consolidating industry voices, and ensuring that digital assets remain high on the national agenda, especially as Australia heads toward a pivotal federal election.

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