Analysis of the ASIC vs. Wallet Ventures Ruling on Cryptocurrency Assets

Analysis of the ASIC vs. Wallet Ventures Ruling on Cryptocurrency Assets

On July 24, 2025, the Full Federal Court of Australia delivered its judgment in the case of ASIC v Wallet Ventures Pty Ltd [2025] FCAFC 93, rejecting the appeal filed by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). This highly anticipated ruling addresses the regulatory classification of cryptocurrency-related financial products.

The court's decision confirms that Finder Wallet’s "Finder Earn" offering does not fall under the definition of a financial product, which has significant implications for the regulation of crypto-assets in Australia.

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