Australia has enacted its first comprehensive digital asset regulation with the Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Act 2025, effective April 1. The legislation mandates that cryptocurrency exchanges and custodial platforms secure an Australian Financial Services License from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) within six months. This new framework introduces two regulated categories—"digital asset platforms" and "tokenized custodial platforms"—which will adhere to rules similar to those for brokers and fund managers, including client asset protection and disclosure requirements. The regulation aims to mitigate risks such as commingling or misappropriation of client funds. Research suggests that with this regulatory framework, Australia could generate up to AUD 24 billion annually from tokenized markets and digital assets, representing about 1% of GDP. Without such regulation, the potential economic contribution would be significantly lower, estimated at only AUD 1 billion by 2030.