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Australia has passed new crypto regulations requiring exchanges to obtain a financial services licen

2026-04-01 16:06:13

Australia Passes Landmark Crypto Law, Mandates Licenses for Exchanges and Custodians

Australia just rolled out a comprehensive framework for digital assets. The new law—officially the Corporations Amendment (Digital Asset Framework) Act 2025—requires crypto exchanges and custody platforms to obtain an Australian financial services license within six months.

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The legislation adds two new regulated categories under the Corporations Act: platforms that hold user crypto assets, and tokenization platforms that hold real-world assets and issue corresponding digital tokens. Both will need to apply for a financial services license from ASIC. They'll also have to follow the same rules as brokers and fund managers—covering client asset protection, disclosure, conduct standards, and dispute resolution.

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