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Australia

AU / AUSLegal — Regulated

AUSTRAC registration required for digital currency exchange. ASIC treats most crypto assets as financial products. 2024 Digital Asset Reform Bill introduced licensing framework.

Key Regulations

Corporations Act 2001AML/CTF Act 2006Digital Asset Reform Bill (2024)

Regulatory Context

Crypto assets are legal in Australia under applicable regulatory frameworks. Exchanges and service providers typically require registration or licensing with ASIC / AUSTRAC. AML/KYC obligations apply to virtual asset service providers (VASPs) under FATF guidance.

Regulatory Profile

Primary Regulator

ASIC / AUSTRAC

Official site

Currency

AUD

MiCA Applies

FATF Member

Yes

OFAC Sanctions

None

G20 / OECD

G20 · OECD

SL-1 API Call

{
  "action": "place_order",
  "actor": {
    "declared_jurisdiction": "AU"
  }
}

Expected verdict

COMPLIANT

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