Pirates Had it Too: Australia to Create Crypto’s Code of Conduct

Pirates Had it Too: Australia to Create Crypto’s Code of Conduct

The Australian Digital Currency and Commerce Association (ADCCA) has joined forces with Deloitte and others to create a “code of conduct” for cryptocurrency operators. The code, which ADCCA bills as a role model for engagement between regulators and the industry, is being developed with consumer protection in mind. Nicholas Giurietto, CEO of the ADCCA, says: “Because we know that the pace of change in technology and business models can often outrun the ability of both regulators and organisations to keep up, key players in the industry have come together to voluntarily create the Digital....


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