WonderFi to acquire Australian crypto trading licence as “solid foundation” for international expansion
After buying up several regulated Canadian crypto exchanges, WonderFi eyes down under for growth.
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After buying up several regulated Canadian crypto exchanges, WonderFi eyes down under for growth.
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