The AFSL tracker
Australia's Digital Assets Framework (assented 8 April 2026) requires crypto platforms to hold an Australian Financial Services Licence when the regime commences on 9 April 2027, with ASIC transitional arrangements running until then. This page tracks who's already licensed, who's in transition, and who isn't — refreshed automatically from primary sources.
| Platform | AUSTRAC | AFSL status | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coinbase Australia | ✓ Registered | ✓ Licensed · #541612 | Full AFSL granted 8 Apr 2026 — first crypto exchange licensed under the new framework | link |
| eToro AUS Capital | ✓ Registered | ✓ Licensed · #491139 | Holds AFSL 491139 (multi-asset); digital-asset authorisation under the new regime to be confirmed | link |
| Binance Australia | ✓ Registered | ◌ Transitional relief | Spot operating under transitional relief; derivatives licence surrendered 2023 | link |
| Bybit | ✕ not registered | ✕ None known | Not AUSTRAC-registered; excluded from CryptoList directory per listing policy | |
| CoinSpot | ✓ Registered | ◌ Transitional relief | Operating under ASIC transitional relief; AFSL application status unconfirmed | link |
| Kraken (Bit Trade) | ✓ Registered | ◌ Transitional relief | Operating under transitional relief; 2024 enforcement resolved | link |
| Swyftx | ✓ Registered | ◌ Transitional relief | Operating under ASIC transitional relief (extended to 30 Sep 2026); AFSL application status unconfirmed | link |
Last checked 22 July 2026 · re-verified automatically · sources & method
Why this matters: after 9 April 2027, an unlicensed platform (outside the small-scale exemption) can't legally serve Australians. Licensing brings capital requirements, dispute resolution and ASIC oversight — the strongest consumer-protection upgrade Australian crypto has had. We alert on every status change.
General information only, not legal advice. Status reflects our latest automated verification; always confirm against ASIC's registers for decisions that matter.