TechFlow News, June 26: According to Cointelegraph, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) announced it has extended the temporary enforcement relief period for digital asset businesses applying for an Australian Financial Services (AFS) license until September 30, 2026—three months beyond the previous deadline of June 30.
This extension also broadens the scope of the relief, covering digital asset businesses operating through authorized representatives or intermediary arrangements with licensed firms. ASIC stated that since updating its digital asset regulatory guidance in October 2025, it has received approximately 30 license applications.
Notably, this extension is independent of Australia’s Digital Asset Framework, which was passed by Parliament in April this year and is scheduled to take effect on April 9, 2027. ASIC warned that businesses licensed under the current guidance may still require additional authorizations once the new framework comes into force.
