Australian Federal Court rules against Bit Trade Pty Ltd, Kraken crypto exchange operator, for non-compliance with margin trading product provisions under the Corporations Act.

The Australian Federal Court ruled against Bit Trade Pty Ltd, the operator of the Kraken crypto exchange in Australia, for failing to adhere to design and distribution obligations when offering a margin trading product to customers. Bit Trade contravened the Corporations Act, as their "margin extension" product was made available without a target market determination, which is required by law. ASIC Deputy Chair Sarah Court emphasized the importance of compliance in the crypto industry, and Kraken expressed disappointment in the ruling but stated they are prepared to comply with the court's decision. ASIC will seek financial penalties against the operator in the future.

August 23, 2024
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