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cryptoasset

as defined in section 417 (Definitions) of the Act, any cryptographically secured digital representation of value or contractual rights that:

  1. (a) can be transferred, stored or traded electronically; and
  2. (b) uses technology supporting the recording or storage of data (which may include distributed ledger technology).
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