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Australia’s financial watchdog seeks stiffer rules for crypto exchanges ahead of licensing deadline

CoinDesk·October 15, 2026·1 min read
Australia’s financial watchdog seeks stiffer rules for crypto exchanges ahead of licensing deadline

Australia's regulator ASIC has proposed tougher rules for crypto exchanges to protect users' digital assets and trading, and to safeguard the country's financial stability. The proposals come ahead of a licensing deadline, aiming to strengthen oversight of the crypto industry in Australia.

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