ASIC Eases Licensing Rules for Stablecoin Distributors in Australia

AUDM Stablecoin Set for Wider Adoption as ASIC Regulations

Australia’s financial regulator has introduced new measures aimed at making the distribution of the AUDM stablecoin smoother and more efficient. By offering exemptions for intermediaries, regulators are signaling both a willingness to encourage digital asset growth and a cautious approach to consumer protection. This marks an important moment for the Australian market, where the balance between innovation and oversight has long been debated. ASI…

ASIC Corporations (Stablecoin Distribution Exemption) Instrument 2025/631

On 18 September 2025, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) announced the ASIC Corporations (Stablecoin Distribution Exemption) Instrument 2025/631 (the Instrument) together with an explanatory statement. Temporary relief for named stablecoins The Instrument provides temporary regulatory relief for distributors of certain stablecoins in Australia.  The instrument specifically exempts distributors of a named stablecoin from …

Australia’s ASIC Grants Exemptions to Stablecoin Intermediaries

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has introduced class relief that exempts intermediaries from needing separate licences to distribute stablecoins issued by licensed providers. The initiative is intended to lower compliance hurdles and encourage growth in the digital assets sector. At the same time, ASIC emphasised that issuers must continue to hold an Australian financial services licence, ensuring that regulatory over…

Australia’s ASIC moves to streamline stablecoin rules – Details

Most Australians still struggle to deposit funds into crypto exchanges. Will ASIC’s stablecoin shift finally ease the pain?

ASIC Eases Stablecoin Distribution with Licensing Relief Until 2028: Report

ASIC grants interim relief, easing licensing burdens for stablecoin distributors until 2028. Catena Digital’s AUDM stablecoin is the first to benefit from ASIC’s licensing exemption. ASIC strengthens crypto regulation, cracking down on scams and dormant exchanges in Australia. The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has provided a major class relief to the operators of financial market infrastructure that distribute stablecoin…

ASIC Lifts Licensing Burden for Stablecoin Middlemen

Intermediaries working with certain stablecoins in Australia can operate without holding their own licenses, under a new exemption announced by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).