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ASX fined for misleading on failed blockchain project

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Register ·

Australia's Securities Exchange was fined for misleading investors about its blockchain-based settlement system. The project, intended to replace the CHESS system, was abandoned after years of delays and cost overruns. The fine underscores regulatory scrutiny of tech promises in financial infrastructure.

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The fine is a cautionary tale for exchanges and fintechs hyping unproven distributed ledger tech without realistic timelines.
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