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Australia Mandates Financial Services Licenses for Crypto Firms Under New ASIC Regulations

Australia Mandates Financial Services Licenses for Crypto Firms Under New ASIC RegulationsThe Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has announced new legislation requiring cryptocurrency exchanges to obtain financial services licenses. This expansion of the Corporations Act aims to provide clearer oversight of the crypto sector, ensuring that widely traded crypto assets, such as bitcoin, are appropriately regulated. The new regulations are set to be implemented by […]

Russia adopts Bitcoin, crypto assets for cross-border transactions, finance minister says

Australian Securities Regulator Appeals Federal Court Ruling Favoring Finder Wallet

Australian Securities Regulator Appeals Federal Court Ruling Favoring Finder WalletThe Australian securities regulator has said it will appeal the federal court’s dismissal of its civil penalty proceedings against Finder Wallet Pty Ltd. The regulator launched penalty proceedings against the crypto firm on Dec. 15, 2022, just days after Finder Wallet withdrew its Earn product. Product Finder Lacked the Necessary License or Authorization The Australian […]

Russia adopts Bitcoin, crypto assets for cross-border transactions, finance minister says