ASIC flags crypto regulation gaps and backs Digital Assets Framework Bill 2025

On January 27 2026, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission warned that gaps in cryptocurrency and digital asset oversight pose growing risks to consumers. A draft Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025 would introduce licensing for platforms holding customer assets and is projected to add $24 billion annually to the economy. Industry experts support faster regulatory clarity while urging policymakers to protect space for innovation and education around complex technologies.