The Australian Federal Police have initiated an investigation into a cryptocurrency scam where fraudsters impersonated Binance representatives to defraud over 130 Australians. Victims were targeted with fake breach notifications and verification codes, leading to unauthorized fund transfers to fraudulent 'trust wallets.' Australia has proposed a new regulatory framework for digital assets, requiring major crypto platforms to obtain Australian Financial Services Licenses. The framework focuses on consumer protection, stablecoin regulation, and addressing debanking issues. Inspired by the EU and Singapore, it includes pilot trials for tokenized settlement infrastructure and wholesale central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Authorities in Austria and Spain have issued warnings about phishing scams targeting taxpayers during the tax filing season. Fraudsters are impersonating tax agencies, sending fake emails and SMS messages to trick victims into providing sensitive financial information or installing remote access tools, causing financial losses.
JUST IN: AUSTRALIA PROPOSES NEW CRYPTO REGULATION FRAMEWORK AND PLANS TO INTEGRATE DIGITAL ASSETS INTO ITS ECONOMY. Source: Cryptonews https://t.co/cQ8ZEdZywa
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🇦🇺 Crypto investors, beware! Scammers are impersonating Binance! ⚠️ Aussie police warn of fake "breach" messages & fake verification codes! They're tricking victims into transferring funds to "trust wallets"! 💸 Once it's gone, it's GONE! 130+ potential victims alerted!