Code of Conduct

Leadership starts with the highest of standards

The Digital Economy Council of Australia Code of Conduct is an audited, self regulatory scheme. Allowing Australian Digital Currency Exchanges to give confidence to consumers that they meet strict best practice in the operation of their businesses.

Providing best practice standards in legal compliance, reputation, AML/CTF protections and consumer protection.

Australian Digital Currency Code of Conduct

The Australian Digital Currency Industry Code of Conduct establishes best-practice standards for digital currency businesses in Australia.

Digital Economy Council of Australia Certified digital currency businesses offer peace of mind to consumers as they have passed an external audit demonstrating compliance with these standards.

Contents include:

Defined Terms
Eligibility and Operation
Best practice standards
Consumer protection
AML / CTF obligations
Certification and recertification
Complaints and sanctions process
Certification mark

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USEFUL RESOURCES

1. Gender & Diversity

Digital Economy Council of Australia’s commitment to fostering gender & diversity across the industry

2. Membership

A variety of membership options are available to Australian & International businesses

3. Constitution

Download the Digital Economy Council of Australia constitution

Certified Exchanges

Australian consumers doing business with a Digital Economy Council of Australia Certified digital currency exchange can be confident that the exchange meets best practice standards.

Certified Exchange Trustmark

A digital currency exchange that has current certification from Digital Economy Council of Australia that it is fully compliant with the Australian Digital Currency Industry Code of Conduct is entitled to use the following Trustmark on its website to confirm certification.

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Digital Economy Council of Australia Members Code of Ethical Conduct

The Digital Economy Council of Australia Code of Ethical Conduct defines principles of ethical business behaviour designed to guide best-practice business decisions and responsible decision-making.

The code is binding upon all Digital Economy Council of Australia member organisations who agree to adhere to the general ethical principles and the specific rules where applicable.

Contents include:

Reputation
Respect for Rules
Honesty
Confidentiality & Privacy
Fairness & Respect for Persons
Competency & Continual Self Improvement
Conflicts of Interest
Responsibility for Actions

Download the Code

1. Gender & Diversity
Digital Economy Council of Australia’s commitment to fostering gender & diversity across the industry

2. Membership
A variety of membership options are availaible to Australian & International businesses

3. Constitution
Download the Digital Economy Council of Australia constitution