Australia Moves to License Crypto Exchanges After FTX Fallout
Australia’s ASIC proposes crypto exchange and custody standards covering customer assets, trading and financial resources ahead of new laws in April 2027.
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Australia’s ASIC proposes crypto exchange and custody standards covering customer assets, trading and financial resources ahead of new laws in April 2027.
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