Australian regulators have sued Binance Australia Derivatives for failing to protect retail customers.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) claims that Binance Australia Derivatives misclassified over 500 retail investors as wholesale clients.
ASIC accuses Binance of violating regulatory provisions and failing to deliver services honestly and fairly.
ASIC has tightened its grip on cryptocurrency regulation in Australia and plans to roll out new licensing requirements for crypto exchanges.