Australia has included cryptocurrency regulatory loopholes in its 2026 risk list

According to market news, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission has listed the regulatory loopholes in cryptocurrency as one of the key risks for 2026.

The agency pointed out that rapidly growing cryptocurrency, payment, and artificial intelligence businesses operating on the regulatory edge may expose consumers to the risks of unlicensed advice and misleading conduct. This warning comes as Australia advances the 2025 Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill, which aims to establish the country's first regulatory framework for businesses holding client digital assets, requiring relevant platforms to hold an Australian financial services license. ASIC stated that while some businesses operate legally outside the current regulatory framework, there are also entities that intend to evade regulation, exacerbating regulatory uncertainty.