An Australian federal court has mandated the closure of NGS Crypto, citing its operation without a financial services license and breaches of securities and consumer laws. The platform, which promised fixed returns of 16% to over 450 investors, has been under scrutiny for its unlicensed activities. Liquidators have managed to recover $4.4 million in assets, although they face significant challenges due to market volatility and staking locks extending until 2037. In addition to financial recovery efforts, the court has frozen the assets of NGS Crypto's directors to facilitate the process. The case also raises concerns related to Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), adding another layer of complexity to the proceedings.