Australia seeks feedback on crypto platform rules ahead of 2027 rollout
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Australia seeks industry feedback on proposed crypto platform rules ahead of a 2027 rollout, following Parliament’s April passage of digital‑asset legislation; the Australian Securities and Investments Commission now outlines capital, custody and trading standards for exchanges and custodians. The consultation aims to shape compliance frameworks, and its outcomes could influence market confidence, liquidity and Australia’s attractiveness for crypto businesses.
The consultation follows Parliament’s passage of digital asset legislation in April, with Australia’s securities regulator now proposing capital, custody and trading standards for crypto platforms.