Is Australia finally ready for tokenisation and digital currencies? (opens original article in a new tab)

Australia is preparing for a breakthrough in digital asset legislation and adoption, with potential economic benefits and focus on interoperability and practical experimentation by financial institutions.

• 2026 is expected to be a breakthrough year for digital asset legislation in Australia
• Digital finance technologies could generate $4 trillion annually globally, with $24 billion in Australia
• Interoperability between blockchain networks is crucial for financial institutions
• CommBank has been experimenting with digital currencies for over a decade