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Kraken Adjusts Margin Product to Comply With Australian Crypto Law, Calls for Clearer Regulation

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The Australian Federal Court ruled that Kraken’s fiat margin extensions are subject to regulatory obligations, but crypto margin extensions are not. Kraken acknowledged the decision but stressed the need for clearer crypto regulations in Australia. Following the ruling, Kraken adjusted its margin product to restrict fiat margin trading for non-wholesale investors, while crypto margin extensions … Read more

Australian Court Convicts Bitconnect Promoter for Providing Unlicensed Advice

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John Bigatton, the Australian promoter of Bitconnect, has been convicted by the Sydney District Court for providing unlicensed financial advice, violating section 911B(1) of the Corporations Act 2001, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) announced Monday. Between August 2017 and January 2018, Bigatton promoted Bitconnect through seminars and social media, claiming significant returns on … Read more