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Crystal Intelligence and Banxa Announce Strategic Partnership

by the Crystal Marketing Team

Crystal Intelligence is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Banxa, a leading provider of payments infrastructure for embedded crypto solutions. This collaboration brings together Crystal’s cutting-edge compliance and monitoring technology with Banxa’s secure payment systems, enhancing both companies’ capabilities in meeting the evolving regulatory requirements in Australia’s crypto industry. 

The timing of this partnership coincides with significant changes in Australian crypto regulations. The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has introduced a consultation paper outlining a new framework for the digital asset sector, whereby companies offering digital assets that quality as financial products will be required to secure an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL). These companies may also need to comply with the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) regime, necessitating robust compliance tools – such as those offered by Crystal. 

Navin Gupta, CEO of Crystal, emphasized the importance of this partnership in addressing the growing compliance needs of Australian businesses. “This partnership will strengthen Crystal’s presence in the Australian market and provide essential benefits for Banxa in terms of regulatory and compliance frameworks. In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital assets, companies should enhance their capabilities with investigative tools like Crystal to navigate these fast-changing environments effectively.” 

Holger Arians, Co-CEO of Banxa, shared his perspective on the partnership, stating, “At Banxa, our mission is to empower businesses by providing the payments infrastructure that facilitates seamless movement of money across the globe. We help businesses navigate the complexities of the crypto ecosystem, making it easier to move funds quickly and efficiently. With robust compliance measures in place, we offer a trusted, best-in-class solution to our global clients. Our collaboration with Crystal strengthens this capability, ensuring we meet the highest standards of crypto compliance while supporting rapid adoption and growth in an ever-evolving financial landscape.” 

Together, Crystal and Banxa are setting a new standard for compliance in the crypto space, reinforcing their shared commitment to supporting businesses as they navigate complex regulatory environments. 

This partnership will help companies in Australia and beyond enhance their security measures and maintain compliance, offering peace of mind in an industry that continues to grow and transform.  

Find out how to strengthen your compliance capabilities with Crystal here

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