Australia has taken another step forward in cryptocurrency regulation.

The Senate Economics Legislation Committee recently recommended passing the (Corporations Amendment Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025.
The core approach of this legislation 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, requiring application for an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL) and fulfilling corresponding compliance requirements.
The bill was first proposed by the Treasury in November 2025, passed the House of Representatives third reading in February this year, and is currently under Senate review.
If it passes smoothly, relevant enterprises will be given a 6-month transition period to complete license applications.
From industry feedback, most institutions support establishing a clearer regulatory framework, but some also believe that the bill's definitions of digital tokens and actual control are relatively broad, potentially affecting some infrastructure projects or non-custodial services.
Overall, this type of regulatory advancement has actually become a global trend: progressively integrating the crypto industry into mainstream financial regulatory systems. In the short term, compliance thresholds may increase, but in the long term, clear rules are actually more conducive to institutional capital inflow and industry development.
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