PANews June 26 news, according to an announcement by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), the “no‑action” arrangement for digital asset enterprises under the new licensing framework has been extended in its entirety to September 30, 2026. During this period, digital asset companies providing financial services may continue to apply for or vary an Australian Financial Services (AFS) licence, and a new operational mode has been added allowing them to operate through an authorised representative of an AFS licensee or an intermediary authorisation arrangement. The extension also applies to entities that need to apply for a market licence or a clearing and settlement (CS) licence; such entities must notify ASIC in writing of their intention to apply and conduct pre-meeting communication. ASIC stated that since the INFO 225 guidance was updated in October 2025, it has received approximately 30 licence applications from digital asset businesses.