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The Insurance Principle: Why $8 Billion Disappeared Overnight | Darren Bartsch — Digital Wealth Specialist

The Insurance Principle: Why $8 Billion Disappeared Overnight | Darren Bartsch — Digital Wealth Specialist

The Insurance Principle: Why $8 Billion Disappeared Overnight | Darren Bartsch — Digital Wealth SpecialistDarren Bartsch
Published on: 21/04/2026

When the FTX exchange collapsed, millions of everyday investors woke up to find their accounts frozen. The money they thought was sitting safely in their digital wallets was simply gone. It wasn't a hack, and it wasn't a blockchain failure. It was a failure of custody.

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The New Regulatory Reality for Crypto

The New Regulatory Reality for Crypto

The New Regulatory Reality for CryptoDarren Bartsch
Published on: 26/09/2025

The new Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) requirements for crypto exchanges are set to transform the digital asset landscape. A critical development for professional service providers like estate lawyers, SMSF accountants, and auditors.

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