The Australian cryptocurrency exchange Swyftx has said it will offer financial rewards to users who complete its crypto education course. The crypto exchange said it expects as many as 80,000 participants and has promised a reward of just over $ 64 for those completing the course. Improving the Public’s Knowledge and Understanding of …
Scam Money Is Laundered via Crypto Exchanges — Australian Regulator
A significant portion of scam money is getting laundered through cryptocurrency exchanges, the CEO of the Australian Banking Association has alleged. The Australian Financial Crimes Exchange said as much as 47% of all fraud and financial scam proceeds in the country are washed on crypto exchange platforms. Crypto a ‘Getaway Vehicle for Scam Money’ …
Australian Regulator Sues Etoro to ‘Protect Consumers From High-Risk CFD Products’
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has filed a lawsuit against the crypto platform Etoro. The lawsuit relates to Etoro’s contract for difference (CFD) product which ASIC alleges to be in breach “of design and distribution obligations and of Etoro’s license obligations to act efficiently, honestly and fairly.” The regulator said it wants the […]
Another Big 4 Australian Bank Blocks Payments to ‘High-Risk’ Crypto Exchanges
National Australia Bank (NAB) has joined other major lenders in the country in blocking payments to some cryptocurrency exchanges. The banking institution said it’s introducing new customer protections regarding financial transactions with certain scam-related crypto platforms. Australia’s NAB Bank Intervenes in $ 184 Million Worth of Payments That Raised Scam Concerns National Australia Bank, …