Australia Proposes Strict Crypto Platform Rules Ahead of 2027 Licensing Changes

UNCLASSIFIEDAustralia Proposes StrictCrypto Platform Rules Ahead of2027 Licensing Changes37IMPORTANCEQUIET2NEWS MEDIA2PIECESOct 15, 2026 13:09blockboard.net
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Australia’s financial watchdog has proposed stricter rules for crypto platforms ahead of the 2027 licensing changes, including requirements around customer funds, trading, transactions, and business capital. ASIC also opened a consultation on 15 October for crypto exchanges and tokenised custody platforms, with submissions due on 27 November and the new regime set to begin on 8 April 2027.

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Australia’s financial watchdog proposed stricter rules for crypto platforms covering customer-fund protection, trading, transaction handling, and business capital.
Australia Proposes Strict Crypto Platform Rules Ahead of 2027 Licensing Changes
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ASIC opened consultation on 15 October on standards and guidance for crypto exchanges and tokenised custody platforms.
ASIC Proposes Tougher Crypto Exchange Rules Ahead of 2027 Licensing Deadline
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Two of the three capital options would require exchanges that hold client assets themselves to keep AU$14 million in net tangible assets.
ASIC Proposes Tougher Crypto Exchange Rules Ahead of 2027 Licensing Deadline

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Crypto exchanges and tokenised custody platforms are the main businesses that have to watch this now, because ASIC has already opened consultation and set dates for submissions and the regime start. Customers who keep assets on these platforms are part of the group affected by the proposed standards for fund protection and transaction handling.

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