Australian Securities and Investments Commission extends digital asset license transition period to end of September this year

CoinFeed June 26 news, according to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) announcement, the "no-action" arrangement for digital asset enterprises under the new licensing framework has been extended to September 30, 2026. During this period, digital asset companies providing financial services can continue to apply for or vary an Australian financial services licence (AFS), and a new mode of operation through authorized representatives or intermediary authorization arrangements of AFS licensees is added. The extension also applies to institutions that need to apply for a market licence or a clearing and settlement (CS) licence. Relevant entities must notify ASIC in writing of their application intention and conduct pre-meeting communication. ASIC stated that since updating INFO 225 guidance in October 2025, it has received approximately 30 licence applications from digital asset enterprises.