Australia: Crypto in the Courts – ASIC v Finder Update

The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed ASIC’s appeal and upheld the primary judge’s decision that Finder Wallet’s (Finder) product “Finder Earn” was not a “debenture” and they did not have to hold an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL). ASIC is still considering the implications of this decision and have not yet indicated whether they will seek to appeal to the High Court of Australia….
By: K&L Gates LLP