[Australia ASIC Extends AFS License Exemption Period and Expands Scope of Exemptions] According to Cointelegraph, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has extended the temporary enforcement exemption period for digital asset companies applying for an AFS license until September 30, 2026, and expanded the scope of exemptions to include digital asset companies operating through authorized representatives or intermediary arrangements with licensed firms. Since updating its digital asset regulatory guidelines in October 2025, ASIC has received approximately 30 license applications. This extension is independent of the 'Digital Asset Framework,' which was passed by Parliament in April this year and is scheduled to take effect on April 9, 2027. ASIC has warned that companies licensed under the current guidelines will still need to obtain additional authorizations once the new framework is implemented.