Australia Adds Cryptocurrency Regulatory Gaps to 2026 Risk List

Odaily News The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has identified regulatory gaps in the cryptocurrency sector as one of the key risks for 2026. The agency pointed out that rapidly growing crypto, payments, and AI companies operating at the edge of regulation could expose consumers to risks from unlicensed advisory services and misleading conduct.

This warning comes as Australia advances the "Corporations Amendment (Digital Asset Framework) Bill 2025," which aims to establish the country's first regulatory framework for businesses that custody clients' digital assets, requiring relevant platforms to hold an Australian Financial Services License. ASIC stated that while some companies operate legitimately outside the current regulatory perimeter, other entities are deliberately evading regulation, exacerbating regulatory uncertainty. (Decrypt)