Albanese assumes leadership at a time when families are suffering the effects of rising inflation. Caroline Bowler, chief executive officer of BTC Markets, told Bloomberg: It is anticipated that the Australian government will continue the work that it has already begun concerning the regulation of cryptocurrencies. On that note, Bowler added:
Expert says government needs to offer investment incentives
Meanwhile, Dave Bassanese, chief economist at BetaShares, disclosed that the government has to offer greater clarity on climate change policies in addition to tax and investment incentives “to promote Sydney as a leading Asian financial hub as a rival to Hong Kong.” The government should focus more on decentralizing the economy and developing it to solve the challenges of housing affordability in big cities. On May 12, the first cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in Australia started trading. Many observers of the sector believe this to be a key turning point for the market for digital assets in Australia, if not internationally. Graham Tuckwell of ETF Securities stated: After talks of regulators in Australia leaving crypto firms in limbo, it now appears the government will move further with its plans for a significant overhaul of payment system reforms that will also target digital currencies. Notably, Finbold reported in March that planned regulations would mainly focus on crypto taxation, investor protection, and digital banks and exchanges regulation.