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Australia's new draft legislation mandates AFSLs for crypto platforms, standardizing oversight and mitigating systemic risks for digital asset businesses.

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Australian Government Proposes Digital Asset Licensing Framework

Australia's new draft legislation extends financial services laws to digital asset platforms, mandating AFS licenses and robust compliance to foster market integrity and innovation.

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Australia Proposes Digital Asset Licensing, Broadening Regulatory Oversight

Australian draft legislation mandates new licensing for crypto platforms, integrating digital asset services into existing financial frameworks.

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Australia Mandates Licensing for Digital Asset Platforms and Custodians

The new framework structurally reclassifies digital asset services as financial products, mandating AFSL compliance and robust client asset security.

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Australia Proposes New Licensing for Digital Asset Platforms and Custodians

Australia's draft legislation mandates financial services licenses for digital asset platforms, enhancing oversight and consumer protection.

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Australia Mandates Licensing for Digital Asset Platforms and Exchanges

Australia's new draft legislation requires crypto platforms to secure financial services licenses, standardizing oversight and enhancing consumer protection.

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CFTC Explores MiCA Recognition, Onshores Digital Asset Trading

The CFTC's strategic pivot to leverage existing cross-border frameworks, including MiCA recognition, redefines market access and compliance for global digital asset platforms.

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Illinois Enacts Dual Digital Asset Laws Expanding State Regulatory Oversight

Illinois mandates comprehensive state-level licensing and consumer protections for digital asset businesses, establishing a new compliance paradigm.

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SEC Alters Enforcement Stance, Withdraws Key Digital Asset Lawsuits

Entities must reassess compliance frameworks and product strategies as the SEC pivots from litigation to structured digital asset policy.

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CFTC Explores MiCA Platform Recognition for U.S. Market Access

The CFTC's consideration of MiCA-authorized platforms as FBOTs signals a strategic shift towards integrated global compliance frameworks, critical for cross-border operations.