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 bill is clear: bringing digital asset platforms into the existing financial regulatory framework.
If ultimately passed, enterprises operating crypto trading platforms or providing token custody services will be treated as financial service providers, requiring an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL) and compliance with corresponding requirements.
The bill was first proposed by the Treasury in November 2025 and passed the House of Representatives' third reading in February this year. It is currently under Senate review.
If it passes smoothly, 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 also argue that the bill's definitions of digital tokens and actual control are quite broad, which may impact some infrastructure projects or non-custodial services.
Overall, this type of regulatory advancement has become a global trend: gradually bringing the crypto industry into mainstream financial regulation. In the short term, compliance thresholds may increase, but in the long term, clear rules will actually facilitate institutional capital inflow and industry development.
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