Kraken Fined $5.1 Million: Australia Cracks Down on Crypto Exchange’s Unlawful Practices
Analysis of Kraken’s Fine in Australia The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) has imposed a fine of $5.1 million on Bit Trade, the local operator of the crypto exchange Kraken, for unlawfully issuing a credit facility in Australia. This penalty is a significant development in the crypto regulatory landscape, highlighting the importance of consumer…