{"id":32446,"date":"2024-11-18T16:00:09","date_gmt":"2024-11-18T13:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/?p=32446"},"modified":"2024-11-18T12:00:56","modified_gmt":"2024-11-18T09:00:56","slug":"crypto-com-acquires-fintek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/crypto-com-acquires-fintek\/","title":{"rendered":"Crypto.com Acquires Fintek!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Cryptocurrency exchange <strong>Crypto.com<\/strong> has acquired Australian-based brokerage and trading firm <strong>Fintek Securities<\/strong>, granting the platform the right to offer <strong>stock<\/strong>, <strong>derivatives<\/strong>, and <strong>forex<\/strong> trading in the country. This acquisition includes the transfer of <strong>Fintek&#8217;s Australian Financial Services License (AFSL)<\/strong>, marking a significant step for the exchange in expanding its traditional finance offerings.<\/p>\n<p>According to <strong>Vakul Talwar<\/strong>, the General Manager of <strong>Crypto.com Australia<\/strong>, this move goes beyond just <strong>cryptocurrency trading<\/strong>, providing investors with a wide range of investment opportunities in <strong>stocks<\/strong> and other asset classes. This step will enable Australian investors to trade on platforms like the <strong>Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)<\/strong>, the <strong>London Stock Exchange<\/strong>, the <strong>New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)<\/strong>, and <strong>Nasdaq<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>Might interest you: <a href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/who-could-replace-gary-gensler-as-sec-chairman\/\"><strong>Who Could Replace Gary Gensler as SEC Chairman?<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Additionally, the company plans to offer products like <strong>Contracts for Difference (CFDs)<\/strong> to both individual and institutional investors. Talwar emphasized that the ultimate goal is to integrate traditional financial tools with digital assets to provide investors with comprehensive solutions.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/image.coinpedia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/14173022\/Crypto.com-Makes-Big-Move-in-Australia-Heres-Whats-Next-1.webp\" alt=\"crypto.com\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/crypto-com-acquires-fintek\/#Crypto_and_Regulatory_Landscape_in_Australia\" title=\"Crypto and Regulatory Landscape in Australia\">Crypto and Regulatory Landscape in Australia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/crypto-com-acquires-fintek\/#Similar_Developments_in_the_US\" title=\"Similar Developments in the U.S.\">Similar Developments in the U.S.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crypto_and_Regulatory_Landscape_in_Australia\"><\/span>Crypto and Regulatory Landscape in Australia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cryptocurrencies are legal for trading, spending, and storing in Australia. However, traders are not obligated to accept these assets as a payment method. Since 2022, the government has been working on establishing a framework to regulate the sector.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)<\/strong> is preparing to mandate <strong>crypto exchanges<\/strong> to obtain a financial services license. During this process, <strong>Crypto.com<\/strong> has been working closely with regulatory bodies, helping reduce uncertainties in the sector.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Similar_Developments_in_the_US\"><\/span>Similar Developments in the U.S.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Crypto.com\u2019s expansion strategy is not limited to Australia. On <strong>October 31<\/strong>, the company announced the acquisition of <strong>Watchdog Capital<\/strong> in the U.S., enabling it to offer <strong>stock<\/strong> and <strong>stock options<\/strong> to eligible investors.<\/p>\n<p>The acquisition of <strong>Fintek<\/strong> by <strong>Crypto.com<\/strong> further strengthens the company&#8217;s mission of integrating traditional financial products with digital solutions. Australian users will now be able to seamlessly access opportunities within both the traditional finance and crypto ecosystems.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>You can also freely share your thoughts and comments about the topic in the comment section. 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This acquisition includes the transfer of Fintek&#8217;s Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), marking a significant step for the exchange in expanding its traditional finance offerings. 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