Cryptoassets Regulatory Intelligence

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Australia: Consumer Protection

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Consumer protection for crypto in Australia currently rests on general Corporations Act / ASIC Act misleading-conduct prohibitions (RG 234, updated June 2026), influencer-specific guidance (INFO 269), and ASIC's consumer-facing Moneysmart warnings, which highlight elevated Gen Z exposure to crypto 'finfluencer' marketing. The DAF Act (not yet in force) will add statutory custody-segregation, standardized disclosure and dispute-resolution/compensation requirements specific to digital asset platforms and tokenised custody platforms once it commences in April 2027.

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Sources and findings (5)
  1. T1 · ASICASIC — ASIC's updated Regulatory Guide 234 (June 2026) provides guidance to help promoters of financial products, including digital assets, comply with obligations not to make false or misleading statements or engage in misleading or deceptive conduct in advertising.retrieved M4bindingin force
  2. T1 · ASICASIC — ASIC's Information Sheet 269 sets out how financial services laws apply to social media influencers discussing financial products, including that receiving payment for crypto-related comments increases the likelihood of providing unlicensed financial product advice.retrieved M4bindingin force
  3. T1 · ASICASIC — ASIC research found that almost one in four Gen Z Australians own cryptocurrency and that 72% have seen social media advertising encouraging crypto investment in the past 12 months, prompting ASIC to publicly urge consumers to verify financial claims via Moneysmart.retrieved M3non-binding
  4. T3 · CoinDeskCoinDesk — Operators of digital asset platforms and tokenised custody platforms under the DAF Act must safeguard client assets, including obligations aimed at reducing commingling, insolvency and misuse of customer assets.retrieved M5bindingenacted not yet effective
  5. T1 · ASICASIC — ASIC's no-action position for digital asset businesses is conditioned on the firm holding Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) membership, and the DAF Act requires AFSL holders to maintain dispute resolution and compensation systems.retrieved M4bindingin force