Internationally recognised authorisation under Australia’s 2026 Digital Assets Framework strengthens BitMart’s compliance credentials and supports diversified RWA and traditional-finance products for international clients
BitMart, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange serving more than 13 million users across over 180 countries and territories, today announced it has secured an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL), establishing it as a regulated financial services entity under Australia’s new Digital Assets Framework.
The AFSL brings the relevant BitMart entity under the same regulatory regime that governs traditional financial institutions, following the Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Act 2026, which received Royal Assent in April 2026 and classifies eligible digital asset platforms as financial products supervised by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).
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The licence reflects regulated, institutional-level standards of consumer protection, including client asset segregation, clear product disclosures, and access to external dispute resolution through the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA). These safeguards distinguish regulated platforms from unregulated offshore venues and align BitMart with global standards set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and peer regimes across the EU, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
“Earning this licence reflects our long-term commitment to operating at the highest standards of consumer protection and compliance,” said Nathan Chow, Global CEO of BitMart. “Regulation is not a constraint on innovation; it is the foundation for trust. As an internationally recognised standard, the AFSL strengthens our banking relationships and gives us a credible, globally compliant platform to offer more diversified products and services to our international clients, particularly in tokenised real-world assets and traditional finance.”
As an internationally respected regulatory standard, the AFSL strengthens BitMart’s global compliance posture and banking relationships, supporting diversified product expansion for international clients. It also reduces de-banking risk, enhances institutional appeal, and establishes a regulatory foundation for tokenised assets and RWAs, a fast-growing segment as digital asset ownership reaches record levels worldwide.
BitMart will roll out an “AFSL Licensed” trust designation across relevant touchpoints and expand local compliance, legal, and operations capabilities to support regulated growth.
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