Australian Securities and Investments Commission

Australian securities exchange sued over misleading statements about abandoned blockchain project
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16 August, 2024

Australian securities exchange sued over misleading statements about abandoned blockchain project

In a recent response, ASX Managing Director and CEO Helen Lofthouse acknowledged the "serious nature of these proceedings," adding that...
Kraken sued in Australia over failure to explain product to customers
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22 September, 2023

Kraken sued in Australia over failure to explain product to customers

Bit Trade, Kraken’s provider in Australia, faces a lawsuit after Australia’s securities regulator determined it failed to comply with the...
Digital asset lender Helio hit with $10,000 bond in Australia over false licensing claims
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23 August, 2023

Digital asset lender Helio hit with $10,000 bond in Australia over false licensing claims

Helio falsely claimed to possess an Australian credit license in 2019 and has been sentenced to a one-year AUD 15,000...
Australia to revamp digital assets regulation to make them ‘safer for consumers’
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9 February, 2023

Australia to revamp digital assets regulation to make them ‘safer for consumers’

A public consultation has been put in place by the Treasury to involve key stakeholders in its quest to police...
Australian regulators stepping up efforts to control digital currency scams
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7 February, 2023

Australian regulators stepping up efforts to control digital currency scams

The Australian Treasury said a multi-stage approach will be adopted, focusing on "strengthening enforcement, bolstering consumer protection, and establishing a...
Australia’s financial watchdog sues Finder Wallet over ‘unlicensed’ financial services
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20 December, 2022

Australia’s financial watchdog sues Finder Wallet over ‘unlicensed’ financial services

After ASIC's notification that Finder Wallet's Finder Earn violated the law, the firm terminated the offering and returned all funds...
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