Bitcoin prices are hovering near $70,000, bouncing from a critical dynamic support line, evident in the daily chart. Even though bulls have yet to breach $72,000 and break above March 2024 highs, traders are optimistic about what lies ahead. Bitcoin Bulls In Charge: Analyst Targets $85,000 Taking to X, one analyst believes the world’s most…
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Coinbase, the largest US crypto exchange, is planning to tap into Australia’s $600 billion self-managed pension sector, according to a Bloomberg report. The company is developing a service tailored for this sector, aiming to cater to the growing interest in crypto investments among self-managed funds. This move comes amidst a significant increase in crypto holdings…
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Global crypto exchange and Web3 technology company, Okx, has officially launched its services in Australia. The platform now offers spot trading for all users and derivatives trading for verified wholesale clients. Users can deposit and withdraw AUD via most Australian banks and have access to express buy/sell, P2P, convert functions, and spot trading. A total…
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The Australian Federal Court has delivered a ruling mostly in favor of Australia’s markets regulator in its case against BPS Financial Pty Ltd (BPS) over its Qoin scheme. On Friday, Judge J Downes concluded that the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) succeeded in its Unlicensed Conduct Case against BPS, according to court documents. However, the ruling excluded…
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An Australian Federal Court on Friday, ruled in favor of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) regarding an unlicensed crypto platform that misled customers. The court noted that a Gold Cost crypto promoter – BPS Financial – allegedly broke the law by promoting unlicensed crypto wallet. The firm misled customers while offering the ‘Qoin…
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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has received a nod from a Federal Court to appoint receivers for digital assets held by a group of collapsed crypto mining companies and their sole owners. ASIC Takes Action Against Collapsed Crypto Mining Companies ASIC launched civil proceedings against three crypto-mining firms, collectively known as NGS Companies.…
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An Australian federal court has determined that fintech company Block Earner engaged in unlicensed financial services conduct by offering its crypto-backed Earner product. The Federal Court finds fintech company Block Earner engaged in unlicensed financial services conduct when offering its crypto-backed Earner product https://t.co/TS7Xf8emuf pic.twitter.com/XOrxvZsEft — ASIC Media (@asicmedia) February 9, 2024 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js The court…
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Cybersecurity firm Cybertrace has issued a stark warning regarding a highly convincing deepfake video featuring Australian mining magnate and businessman Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest. The deepfake video, which has surfaced on social media platforms, shows Forrest promoting a fake cryptocurrency trading platform that promises high returns. The video, which initially appeared on Facebook, encourages users to…
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The Australian government’s assistant treasurer, Stephen Jones, has stated his intention to query the country’s securities regulator over its failure to warn investors about the risks of investing in the now-collapsed crypto investment firm Hyperverse. Jones stated that a “bunch” of Australians had invested in the scheme whose only source of income was the money…
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Source: AdobeStock / FiledIMAGE Australia’s Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones has expressed the intention to look into reasons why the country’s securities regulator failed to warn citizens of the potential danger posed by the HyperVerse crypto scheme. A recent Guardian report says Jones would question the Australian Securities Investment Commission (ASIC) why it didn’t release a…
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