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ASIC Consults on Digital Asset Framework Rules for Platforms and Custodians

Consultation Paper 392 outlines asset-holding, settlement, and financial standards under the DAF Act, with feedback open until Nov. 27, 2026.

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Key point 1 of 3

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ASIC released CP 392 on Oct. 15, 2026, to implement the Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Act 2026.

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The package proposes standards for asset-holding, transactional settlement, and financial requirements for DAPs and TCPs.

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Key point 3 of 3

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The consultation period closes for industry and public feedback on Nov. 27, 2026.

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Context

The consultation follows the passage of the Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Act 2026, which set the legislative foundation for regulating Australian digital…

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Why it matters

Operators of digital asset platforms and tokenised custody platforms operating in Australia will be subject to binding asset-holding, settlement, and financial reserve standards…

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What to watch

Public comments on Consultation Paper 392 close on Nov. 27, 2026, after which ASIC will assess submissions before finalizing the 2027 legislative instruments.

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