Crypto News · Oct 16, 2026
Australia’s corporate regulator published draft standards and guidance for exchanges and tokenised custody platforms, proposing asset holding, settlement and substantial capital requirements as the Digital Assets Framework comes into force on April 8, 2027.
Crypto News · Oct 15, 2026
Australia’s corporate regulator published Consultation Paper 392 on October 15, 2026, proposing capital, custody and trading standards for digital asset platforms as new digital asset laws move toward implementation in 2027. The consultation includes a high‑end capital model that would require some operators to hold A$14 million in net tangible assets, limits on proprietary trading, and stricter third party custody conditions.