Finder.com sued by Australian regulator over its crypto yield product
ASIC claimed a crypto yield-bearing product from Finder’s registered exchange was unlicensed, the firm disagreed but refused to say if it would fight the suit.
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A loophole allowed FTX to secure its Aussie license without full checks: ASIC’s Longo
ASIC's Joseph Longo pointed the finger at a loophole that allowed FTX to acquire an Australian Financial Services License under its watch.
Demand for Cryptocurrency Miners Rises in Russia Amid Low Prices of Hardware
Russia’s market for specialized crypto mining equipment has been seeing high demand over the past couple of months, with buyers attracted by the low price tags. Russian experts also predict…
Crypto miners in Russia capitalize on the bear market by hoarding ASIC devices
Miners in Russia have likely been increasingly buying crypto ASICs due to reduced prices of mining devices as well as low-cost energy.
Block Earner CEO calls for licensing clarity after being sued for crypto products
Block Earner CEO Charlie Karaboga said it was a “disappointing outcome” given it had spent “considerable resources” to adhere to existing guidelines.
Australia Suspends Financial Services License of Local FTX Entity
Australia’s securities regulator has suspended the license of the Australian unit of the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX until mid-May. According to an issued statement, the platform will be allowed to…
Foundry Academy Launches Training Program to Produce Top Technicians for BTC Mining Industry
Foundry Digital, a digital asset mining and a staking-focused subsidiary of Digital Asset Group, has announced the launch of a new bitcoin mining hardware training program. The training course, which…
ASIC’s Longo pledges action against certain ‘high-risk’ crypto products
The chair of Australia’s market regulator has warned that “action will be taken” on financial product issuers who promote risky products to a wide consumer base.
ASIC fires industry warning shot as it sues BPS Financial over crypto promo
The Australian securities regulator is pursuing BPS Financial Pty Ltd for allegedly making false and misleading representations, and engaging in unlicensed conduct.
Three Aussie crypto funds halted as regulator cites non-compliance
Three funds tracking Bitcoin, Ethereum, and FileCoin have been issued interim stop orders by Australia’s market regulator due to "non-compliant" target market determinations.