Fat Pirate: The Hidden Costs of Australia’s Unregulated Crypto Audits
The Australian cryptocurrency industry has grown exponentially since Bitcoin’s 2009 debut, yet its regulatory framework remains a patchwork of inconsistency. While the Taxation Office and ATO have issued guidance on crypto taxation, the oversight of private audits—particularly those performed by firms like Fat Pirate—has long been a grey area. These audits, often outsourced to offshore…