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ASIC consults on capital, custody and trading rules for crypto platforms

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Australia's ASIC opened public consultation on proposed capital, custody and trading requirements for crypto platforms, backing April's digital asset legislation. One model would require platforms without qualifying third-party custody to hold at least A$14m ($9.7m) in net tangible assets or 10% of average revenue, whichever is higher. Feedback closes 27 Nov, with final standards planned for March 2027.

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The story so far: ASIC digital asset custody rules

Australia's ASIC is preparing a licensing regime for crypto exchanges and tokenised custody platforms due to take effect in April 2027. ASIC has now opened consultation on implementation guidance for the new digital asset and tokenised custody platform laws, with comments due by 27 November 2026.

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  4. ASIC consults on capital, custody and trading rules for crypto platforms

    Australia's ASIC opened public consultation on proposed capital, custody and trading requirements for crypto platforms, backing April's digital asset legislation. One model would require platforms without qualifying third-party custody to hold at least A$14m ($9.7m) in net tangible assets or 10% of average revenue, whichever is higher. Feedback closes 27 Nov, with final standards planned for March 2027.

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