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Australia's ASIC proposes tougher crypto exchange rules ahead of licensing deadline

Australia's securities regulator ASIC has proposed tougher rules for crypto exchanges to protect users' digital assets and safeguard financial stability, according to CoinDesk. Cointelegraph reports the consultation follows Parliament's passage of digital asset legislation in April, with ASIC proposing capital, custody and trading standards for crypto platforms ahead of a 2027 rollout.

Why “Unverified”

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What the sources claim

ASIC has proposed tougher rules to protect users' digital assets, crypto trading and financial stability.

“has proposed tougher rules to protect users’ digital assets, crypto trading and to safeguard the country’s financial stability”
CoinDesk
Australia's securities regulator is proposing capital, custody and trading standards for crypto platforms.

“now proposing capital, custody and trading standards for crypto platforms”
Cointelegraph
The consultation follows Parliament's passage of digital asset legislation in April.

“The consultation follows Parliament’s passage of digital asset legislation in April”
Cointelegraph

Sources

Cointelegraph newswire 2026-10-15 05:00 UTC
Australia seeks feedback on crypto platform rules ahead of 2027 rollout
CoinDesk newswire 2026-10-15 09:53 UTC
Australia’s financial watchdog seeks stiffer rules for crypto exchanges ahead of licensing deadline

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