Crypto & Digital Assets - Australia

DevelopingDual-regulator model: AUSTRAC registration under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (in force), plus ASIC licensing under the Corporations Act 2001 as amended by the Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Act 2026 (enacted, commences 9 April 2027).

Australia regulates crypto exchanges/VASPs through two overlapping regimes. AUSTRAC AML/CTF registration for digital currency/asset service providers is in force now and is expanding from 31 March 2026 to cover crypto-to-crypto and transfer services. Separately, the Digital Assets Framework Act 2026 (Royal Assent 8 April 2026) creates new 'Digital Asset Platform' and 'Tokenised Custody Platform' financial-product categories requiring an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) from ASIC; it commences 9 April 2027, though ASIC already treats many crypto products as financial products requiring an AFSL today.

Machine-assisted translation · verified 5/23/2026 · orientation, not legal advice. English version →