Australia lists cryptocurrency regulatory loopholes in the 2026 risk register

PANews January 27 News, according to Decrypt, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission has listed cryptocurrency regulatory loopholes as one of the key risks for 2026. The agency pointed out that rapidly growing crypto, payments, and artificial intelligence companies operating on the regulatory edge may expose consumers to risks of unlicensed advisory and misleading behaviors. This warning comes as Australia advances the “2025 Company Law Amendment (Digital Asset Framework) Bill,” which aims to establish the country’s first regulatory framework for businesses holding digital assets for custodial clients, requiring relevant platforms to hold an Australian Financial Services license. ASIC stated that while some companies operate legally outside the current regulatory scope, some entities intentionally evade regulation, increasing regulatory uncertainty.