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HSBC Australia Suspends Payments to Crypto Platforms Over Fraud Risks

HSBC Australia recently told customers it will stop processing payments to crypto exchanges starting July 24. This decision is attributed to customer protection concerns, a bank spokesperson confirmed. However, the bank said it will continue allowing customers to receive funds from crypto exchanges into their accounts. HSBC Australia justified its decision with a reference to data from Australia’s competition and consumer regulator. It pointed out that Australians suffered up to $171m in losses due to crypto-related investment scams in 2023. Further, the lender’s decision follows a similar move from Australia’s “Big Four” banks about a year ago.


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