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Australia Orders Audit of Crypto Trading Giant Binance

AUSTRAC demands Binance Australia's external auditor appointment within 28 days due to inadequate anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing controls and oversight.

  • Australia's anti-money laundering regulator AUSTRAC has directed Binance Australia to appoint an external auditor after identifying serious concerns with its anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing controls.
  • Binance founder Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao pleaded guilty in 2023 to violating US anti-money laundering laws and served a four-month prison sentence in 2024.
  • Binance Australia's general manager Matt Poblocki said the company remains committed to maintaining best compliance standards and will enhance its capabilities.
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Australia orders audit of crypto trading giant Binance

Australia has ordered the local arm of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, to appoint an external auditor after identifying "serious concerns" with its money laundering and terrorism financing controls.

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