Regulation · AML / Travel Rule · 1 JUL 2026
Australia Travel Rule Live 1 July: What Exchanges Must Do
Australia's crypto travel rule takes effect on 1 July 2026, requiring VASPs to collect and share sender and receiver data on virtual asset transfers. Exchanges with Australian exposure face immediate compliance obligations with no phase-in period.
From 1 July 2026, virtual asset service providers operating in or serving Australian customers must collect and transmit identifying information on both the originator and the beneficiary for covered crypto transfers. The obligation applies to names, account references and related identifying details, which must accompany the transaction rather than be stored separately. Transfers to unhosted wallets are likely to require distinct treatment. Operators should map which transfer flows trigger the rule, confirm data-sharing arrangements with counterparty VASPs, and verify that sanctions screening is integrated into the workflow. Staff training and system configurations need to reflect the live status of the rule from day one.