Crypto exchanges in Australia
Exchanges observed quoting AUD, and the regulatory position where we can cite a primary source for it.
Availability is evidence, not a regulatory claim. Where we say an exchange quotes AUD, that is a fact we observed from the exchange’s own public market data. Where the regulator column is blank, it means we have not verified it against a primary register — not that the exchange is unlicensed. Absence of a claim is never a claim. General information only. Nothing on Coinformant is financial product advice, and it does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. Crypto assets are volatile and high-risk. Consider whether they are right for you and seek licensed advice.
Licensing in Australia
Exchanges must register with AUSTRAC today, and will need an AFSL from 9 April 2027.
Digital currency exchange providers must register with AUSTRAC and meet AML/CTF obligations. Separately, the Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Act 2026 (No. 38, 2026) received Royal Assent on 8 April 2026 and commences on 9 April 2027. It makes a "digital asset platform" (DAP) and a "tokenised custody platform" (TCP) financial products in their own right, bringing operators into the AFSL regime. ASIC has run a no-action position for digital-asset businesses transitioning to a licence.
Commences 09 Apr 2027
Last reviewed 10 July 2026
Exchanges quoting AUD
6 found| Exchange | AUD pairs | Availability | Regulator | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coinbase Exchange | — | Not verified | Not verified | — |
| Kraken | 6 | Not verified | Not verified | — |
| OKX | — | Not verified | Not verified | — |
| Independent Reserve | 22 | Not verified | Not verified | — |
| CoinJar Exchange | 32 | Not verified | Not verified | — |
| BTCMarkets | 26 | Not verified | Not verified | — |
Crypto law in Australia
- legal status Legal to own and trade. Crypto is property, not legal tender.
- tax capital gains Disposing of crypto is a CGT event. A 50% discount may apply after 12 months.
- tax income Staking rewards, airdrops and mining income are ordinary income at receipt.
- exchange licensing Exchanges must register with AUSTRAC today, and will need an AFSL from 9 April 2027.