ASIC Updates Digital Asset Guidance and Issues No-Action Letter
Summary
ASIC updated Information Sheet 225 (Digital assets: Financial Products and Services) with new examples clarifying when digital assets are financial products, including guidance on Bitcoin, staking, tokenized real estate, wrapped tokens, and stablecoins. ASIC granted a sector-wide no-action position until June 30, 2026 to allow firms time to apply for licences.
Key Changes
- Bitcoin confirmed unlikely to be a financial product
- Guidance on staking, wrapped tokens, and stablecoins
- No-action position until June 30, 2026
- Class relief for stablecoin distributors
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