ASIC proposes leverage caps on crypto-settled derivatives
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ASIC proposed broadening its rules on contracts for difference to include crypto-settled derivatives, Cointelegraph reported. The changes would add leverage caps and negative balance protections.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission proposed expanding retail investor protections for contracts for difference to include derivatives settled with digital assets, Cointelegraph reported on October 12, 2026. The framework would introduce leverage limits, mandatory margin close-outs, and negative balance protections to crypto-settled contracts, while excluding certain crypto futures and options with fixed expiration dates. ASIC is collecting stakeholder feedback on the proposal until November 9, 2026.