The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has flagged regulatory gaps in the crypto sector as a significant risk for 2026. ASIC warned that rapidly expanding crypto and AI companies operating near or outside regulatory boundaries may put consumers at risk through unlicensed advisory and misleading practices. Australia is moving forward with the Corporations Amendment (Digital Asset Framework) Bill 2025 to regulate digital asset custody businesses by requiring licensing under the Australian Financial Services framework.

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