ASIC opens consultation on crypto platform rules ahead of April 2027 rollout
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Based on reporting by Cointelegraph; not yet independently confirmed.
Australia's securities regulator has begun seeking feedback on proposed capital, custody, and trading rules for crypto platforms, according to Cointelegraph. The licensing regime is slated for an April 2027 rollout.
Australia's securities regulator, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, has launched a consultation process on proposed standards for crypto platforms, according to Cointelegraph on October 15, 2026. The regulator is seeking industry feedback on specific rules covering capital requirements, custody protocols, and trading operations. The initiative builds on digital asset legislation passed by Parliament in April 2026 and comes ahead of a new licensing regime planned to take effect in April 2027.
Key facts
- Consultation on platform rules
- Covers capital and custody
- Law passed in April 2026
- Licensing regime set for April 2027
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