Australia’s corporate regulator has extended temporary enforcement relief for cryptocurrency businesses by three months giving digital asset firms until September 30 2026 to comply with new licensing requirements as the country prepares to implement one of its most comprehensive crypto regulatory frameworks.

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) said the extension applies to digital asset businesses that may require an Australian Financial Services (AFS) licence as well as firms seeking market or clearing and settlement licences. The regulator also broadened the relief to include businesses operating through authorised representatives or intermediary arrangements with existing licence…