Australia has taken another step forward in cryptocurrency regulation.

The Senate Economic Legislation Committee recently recommended passing the (Corporations Amendment Digital Assets Framework Bill 2025).
The core approach of this bill is clear: bringing digital asset platforms into the existing financial regulatory system.
If ultimately passed, enterprises operating crypto trading platforms or providing token custodial services will be regarded as financial service providers, required to apply for an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL) and comply with corresponding regulatory requirements.
The bill was first proposed by the Treasury in November 2025 and passed its third reading in Parliament in February this year. It is currently under Senate review.
If passed successfully, relevant enterprises will receive a 6-month transition period to complete license applications.
From industry feedback, most institutions support establishing a clearer regulatory framework, but some views also hold that the bill's definitions of digital tokens and actual control are broadly scoped, which may affect certain infrastructure projects or non-custodial services.
Overall, this type of regulatory advancement has actually become a global trend: gradually bringing the crypto industry into mainstream financial regulatory systems. In the short term, compliance thresholds may increase, but in the long term, clear rules are more conducive to institutional capital inflow and industry development.
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