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Australia has laid out the ground rules for crypto. On October 15, ASIC published <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://defi-planet.com/2026/10/australia-unveils-new-crypto-licensing-rules-for-2027/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">proposed operating standards</a> that give exchanges and custody providers their clearest look yet at what compliance will actually cost starting in April 2027. Under the new setup, platforms will need dedicated financial services licenses, alongside strict regulations around client asset protection, trade execution, and conflicts of interest.
There is, however, still some friction regarding capital requirements. If a platform holds customer assets directly, ASIC may require up to A$14 million in net tangible assets. Those that do use qualifying custodians face a much softer floor of A$200,000. That difference is huge, and it will force most exchanges to rethink their entire infrastructure before they even file an application.
It’s a fast timeline; the consultation period ends November 27, final standards arrive in March 2027, and existing platforms have until October 7, 2027, to submit applications while remaining operational.
An underlying problem is the fact that ASIC is already behind, currently sitting on a backlog of over 140 applications from previous filing rounds, with more than 110 carried over from a period of temporary relief. Throwing high capital floors and tight deadlines on top of an already clogged system means small players are going to struggle to get through the queue, while well-funded platforms get an immediate structural advantage.
Other stories worth your radar this week:
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 <li style="font-weight: 400;">Tokenized stocks hit $3.9 billion: Real-world equities on-chain are <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://defi-planet.com/2026/10/tokenized-stocks-hit-record-3-9-billion-market-cap/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">up more than fivefold</a> from $719 million in January, according to Token Terminal data. That kind of rapid growth makes tokenized stocks increasingly hard to dismiss as a niche experiment.</li>
 <li style="font-weight: 400;">Binance shutters its mining pool: Binance will <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://defi-planet.com/2026/10/binance-to-shut-down-crypto-mining-services-on-november-10/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">sunset</a> Binance Pool and related services on November 10, winding down a six-year operation. The exchange hasn’t offered a detailed reason for the exit, leaving miners guessing about what prompted the quiet shutdown.</li>
 <li style="font-weight: 400;">South Korea gets its first BTC-backed corporate loans: Jeonbuk Bank <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://defi-planet.com/2026/10/jeonbuk-bank-issues-south-koreas-first-bitcoin-loans/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">launched</a> won-denominated, Bitcoin-collateralized loans for businesses seeking working capital. It’s a key milestone for institutional adoption, turning Bitcoin from a passive asset into functional corporate collateral.</li>
 <li style="font-weight: 400;">Legal moves: HEX and PulseChain founder Richard Heart was <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://defi-planet.com/2026/10/richard-heart-arrested-in-turkey-over-finnish-tax-fraud-allegations/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">arrested</a> in Turkey under a 2024 Interpol Red Notice related to Finnish tax evasion and assault allegations.</li>
 <li style="font-weight: 400;">DC departures: Patrick Witt stepped down from the White House Crypto Council after completing his temporary term, leaving no immediate successor while the CLARITY Act remains stalled in Congress.</li>
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In AI, NVIDIA <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://defi-planet.com/2026/10/macron-backs-nvidia-investment-to-boost-frances-ai-startups-and-research/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">plans</a> to take equity stakes in four French startups following a meeting between CEO Jensen Huang and French President Emmanuel Macron, positioning Europe as an active AI development hub rather than just a customer base for hardware.
Meanwhile,IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said global AI investment is playing a crucial role in sustaining world GDP growth around 3% and helping cushion the economic impact of ongoing energy supply disruptions.
If you missed anything this week, here’s your catch-up.
Lead Story of the Week: Australia Unveils New Crypto Licensing Rules for 2027 <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://defi-planet.com/2026/10/australia-unveils-new-crypto-licensing-rules-for-2027/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">(Read More)</a>
<img src="https://i0.wp.com/defi-planet.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Australia-Unveils-New-Crypto-Licensing-Rules-for-2027.webp?resize=880%2C495&amp;ssl=1" alt="Your Weekly Crypto Roundup: Australia Just Set the Rules for Crypto, and They’re Expensive" width="880" height="495" title="Your Weekly Crypto Roundup: Australia Just Set the Rules for Crypto, and They’re Expensive">
ASIC consults on digital asset rules requiring exchanges and custody providers to get licenses by April 2027. <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://defi-planet.com/2026/10/australia-unveils-new-crypto-licensing-rules-for-2027/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">(Read The Full Story)</a>
<h2 id="span-style-font-weight-400-market-highlights-span">Market Highlights</h2>
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 <li style="font-weight: 400;">Tokenized Stocks Hit Record $3.9 Billion Market Cap</li>
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The tokenized stocks market hit a record $3.9B, up fivefold from $719M in January, Token Terminal data shows. (<a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://defi-planet.com/2026/10/tokenized-stocks-hit-record-3-9-billion-market-cap/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Read More</a>)
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 <li style="font-weight: 400;">Binance to Shut Down Crypto Mining Services on November 10&nbsp;</li>
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Binance to shut down Binance Pool and related mining services on November 10, ending six years of operations. <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://defi-planet.com/2026/10/binance-to-shut-down-crypto-mining-services-on-november-10/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">(Read More)</a>
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 <li style="font-weight: 400;">Jeonbuk Bank Issues South Korea’s First Bitcoin Loans</li>
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Jeonbuk Bank launches South Korea’s first won-denominated loan for corporate clients seeking working capital. <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://defi-planet.com/2026/10/jeonbuk-bank-issues-south-koreas-first-bitcoin-loans/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">(Read More)</a>
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 <li style="font-weight: 400;">Richard Heart Arrested in Turkey Over Tax Fraud Claims</li>
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Interpol issued a Red Notice for Richard Heart in 2024 over Finnish tax evasion and assault allegations. <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://defi-planet.com/2026/10/richard-heart-arrested-in-turkey-over-finnish-tax-fraud-allegations/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">(Read More)</a>
<h2 id="span-style-font-weight-400-latest-news-for-you-span">Latest News For You&nbsp;</h2>
Patrick Witt Leaves Crypto Council as CLARITY Act Stalls (<a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://defi-planet.com/2026/10/patrick-witt-exits-white-house-crypto-council-as-clarity-act-stalls/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Read More</a>)
<img src="https://i0.wp.com/defi-planet.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Patrick-Witt-Leaves-Crypto-Council-as-CLARITY-Act-Stalls.jpeg?resize=739%2C415&amp;ssl=1" alt="Your Weekly Crypto Roundup: Australia Just Set the Rules for Crypto, and They’re Expensive" width="739" height="415" title="Your Weekly Crypto Roundup: Australia Just Set the Rules for Crypto, and They’re Expensive">
Patrick Witt exits the White House Crypto Council as his assignment ends, with no replacement named. <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://defi-planet.com/2026/10/patrick-witt-exits-white-house-crypto-council-as-clarity-act-stalls/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">(Read More)</a>
<h2 id="span-style-font-weight-400-ai-news-highlights-span">AI News Highlights</h2>
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 <li style="font-weight: 400;">Macron Backs NVIDIA Investment in French AI Startups</li>
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NVIDIA plans stakes in four French startups to accelerate AI development across Europe, CEO Jensen Huang. <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://defi-planet.com/2026/10/macron-backs-nvidia-investment-to-boost-frances-ai-startups-and-research/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">(Read More)</a>&nbsp;
<ul>
 <li style="font-weight: 400;">IMF Chief Georgieva Links AI Spending to Global Growth</li>
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IMF chief Georgieva says AI spending is sustaining 3% global growth and offsetting energy supply shocks. <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://defi-planet.com/2026/10/imf-chief-georgieva-links-ai-spending-to-global-growth/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">(Read More)</a>
<h2 id="span-style-font-weight-400-market-movers-span">Market Movers</h2>
Top Gainers <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4c8.png" alt="📈" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;">&nbsp;
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 <li style="font-weight: 400;">ShareX (SHARE) +81.82%</li>
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ShareX (SHARE) is rising <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://coinmarketcap.com/cmc-ai/sharex-network/price-analysis/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">due</a> to higher trading volume and anticipation of a smart contract swap proposal.
Top Losers <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f4c9.png" alt="📉" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;">
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 <li style="font-weight: 400;">Talus (US) −78.10%</li>
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Talus (US) is <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://coinmarketcap.com/cmc-ai/talus-network/price-analysis/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">dropping</a> due to profit-taking, token supply pressures, and weak capital inflows.
Source: <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://www.coingecko.com/en/crypto-gainers-losers?time=d7" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">CoinGecko</a>
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