# ASIC digital asset and CFD regulation proposals > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/asic-digital-asset-and-cfd-regulation-proposals > Updated: 2026-10-14T07:16:49.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has proposed several regulatory updates to enhance consumer protections for financial products involving digital assets. One primary proposal involves extending and amending the existing product intervention order for contracts for difference (CFDs). If approved, these protections would be extended until 2037. The updates aim to modernize definitions by replacing ‘cryptoasset’ with ‘digital asset’ to include derivatives settled through digital asset transfers. ASIC also intends to clarify margin requirements to ensure initial margins are applied separately to each CFD and cannot be reduced by netting opposing positions. Additionally, ASIC is seeking feedback on new standards for cryptocurrency platforms ahead of a licensing framework due in April 2027. These proposed standards cover capital requirements, custody, and trading practices. Specifically, platforms without qualifying third-party custody might be required to maintain net tangible assets of at least $9.7 million or 10% of average revenue. The consultation also addresses customer-asset protection, restrictions on platforms trading on their own accounts, and the necessity of emergency access to private keys. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-14: ASIC proposes new regulations for crypto derivatives and platforms ASIC is proposing expanded CFD regulations for crypto-settled derivatives and new capital and custody standards for cryptocurrency platforms in Australia. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/asic-proposes-new-regulations-for-crypto-derivatives-and-platforms ### 2026-10-12: ASIC proposes 10-year extension of CFD consumer protections ASIC has proposed extending its consumer protection order for contracts for difference (CFDs) until 2037 and modernizing rules to include digital asset settlements. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/asic-proposes-10-year-extension-of-cfd-consumer-protections --- Cite as: ASIC digital asset and CFD regulation proposals. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/asic-digital-asset-and-cfd-regulation-proposals