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Binance Australia Derivatives License Canceled by ASIC
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Binance Australia Derivatives License Canceled by ASIC

ASIC has canceled the financial services license of Binance Australia Derivatives after reviewing Binance's operations in the country. Clients must close their existing derivatives positions before April 21.

Scammers Target Australians in Cryptocurrency Call Center Scheme
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Scammers Target Australians in Cryptocurrency Call Center Scheme

An Israeli-run cryptocurrency fraud targets Australians, according to a raid on Eastern European scam call centers.

Iris Energy to Triple Mining Capacity With Thousands of New Rigs
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Iris Energy to Triple Mining Capacity With Thousands of New Rigs

Iris Energy will triple its crypto mining capacity with 44,000 ASIC machines.

Core Scientific to Pay Outstanding Debt with Mining Machines
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Core Scientific to Pay Outstanding Debt with Mining Machines

In a court filing, crypto mining firm Core Scientific stated the equipment were no longer needed for its operations and future plans.

Australia's Government is Bolstering Its Market Regulator's Digital Asset
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Australia's Government is Bolstering Its Market Regulator's Digital Asset

The new Australian government has devised a "multi-stage strategy" to combat cryptocurrency frauds, safeguard consumers, and increase enforcement.

Australian regulator sues Finder.com for crypto yield offering
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Australian regulator sues Finder.com for crypto yield offering

Australia's financial services authority is suing Finder.com for selling a bitcoin yield-bearing instrument without a license. Finder disputes ASIC's accusation that a registered exchange product was unlicensed, but it hasn't said whether it would contest the complaint. After Block Earner last November, it's the regulator's second domestic crypto income product supplier. ASIC sued Finder.com for selling three crypto-backed fixed-yield products without an AFS license. The regulator's third action against crypto financial products and businesses in three months. When asked whether it will fight the action, Finder declined to respond.

Unregistered Crypto Asset Manager BPS Sued by Aussie Regulator
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Unregistered Crypto Asset Manager BPS Sued by Aussie Regulator

Australia's ASIC has sued BPS Financial Pty Ltd for misleading investors about Qoin Token

Aussie Regulator Halts 3 Crypto Funds Belonging to Holon Investments
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Aussie Regulator Halts 3 Crypto Funds Belonging to Holon Investments

The Australian regulator, ASIC has issued a stop order, halting three major funds linked to Holon Investments

Aussie Trading Platform Collapses after User's Damning Complaints
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Aussie Trading Platform Collapses after User's Damning Complaints

MyCryptoWallet, a platform that operates as a trading platform in Australia went bankrupt. A situation that was inevitable as many of the platform’s users started complaining that they were unable to access their funds on the exchange.

Australia’s Securities Regulator Approves the Launch of Crypto ETFs
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Australia’s Securities Regulator Approves the Launch of Crypto ETFs

Australia Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has finally opened the door for crypto ETFs to trade on Australian stock exchanges.