Specialty Group: Blockchain & Cryptocurrency

In a closely anticipated decision, the Federal Court has absolved Block Earner from civil penalties arising from their centralised yield product, Earner, being found to be an unlicensed financial product. ASIC commenced ...

The Australian Sanctions Office (ASO) has issued an advisory for Digital Currency Exchanges (DCEs). The advisory underscores the importance of adhering to Australian sanctions laws, which are applicable not only within A ...

In recent years, ASIC has issued a number of warnings to so-called “finfluencers” who promote investment products or provide financial advice on social media without a financial services licence. ASIC’s latest acti ...

It has been just a few weeks since the Federal Court decision in ASIC v BPS Financial Pty Ltd (Qoin) was handed down, and industry professionals are continuing to weigh in on the consequences of the decision. The case is ...