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Crypto Caution Urged as ASIC-Flagged Exchange Targets Australians

Bitget, a global crypto exchange platform, is reportedly marketing its high-risk products to Australians despite having no licence.
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Crypto Caution Urged as ASIC-Flagged Exchange Targets Australians
A mock-up of a physical Bitcoin on Jan. 12, 2022. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
Crystal-Rose Jones
Crystal-Rose Jones
4/2/2026|Updated: 4/3/2026

Crypto exchange platform Bitget, which drew a warning from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) last year, is reportedly marketing to Australians.

Bitget does not hold an Australian Financial Services (AFS) licence, meaning it is not permitted to promote its services to Australians.

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Crystal-Rose Jones
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Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.
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