CoinbaseBest match
KYC full · openTrust9.4
Fee0.6%
Coins8
Buy crypto in Australia
Australia has a mature, well-served crypto market. Exchanges register with AUSTRAC, and instant PayID/Osko transfers make AUD funding fast and free on most platforms.
Crypto RegulationOpenCrypto Regulated By ASIC · AUSTRACBuy from A$1
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Kraken
KYC tiered · openTrust9.3
Fee0.25%
Coins9
Binance
KYC tiered · openTrust9.2
Fee0.1%
Coins10
OKX
KYC tiered · openTrust8.8
Fee0.1%
Coins9
Crypto.com
KYC full · openTrust8.8
Fee0.5%
Coins10
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Bybit
KYC full · openTrust8.6
Fee0.1%
Coins10
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eToro
KYC full · openTrust8.5
Fee1%
Coins7
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Uphold
KYC full · openTrust8.2
Fee1%
Coins9
Gemini
KYC full · limitedTrust8.9
Fee0.4%
Coins6
Bitstamp
KYC full · limitedTrust8.7
Fee0.4%
Coins8
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The rulesNew to crypto? Start here
Is crypto legal in Australia?
Crypto is legal in Australia and treated as a legitimate asset. Exchanges must register with AUSTRAC for anti-money-laundering compliance, and the government is rolling out a dedicated licensing regime under ASIC. The market is competitive, with Coinbase, Kraken, Binance, Crypto.com and strong local players like CoinSpot and Swyftx all active.
The ATO taxes crypto as a CGT asset: dispose of it and you owe capital gains tax, but holding for over 12 months earns a 50% CGT discount for individuals. Instant PayID and Osko bank transfers are the standard funding method — free and near-instant — alongside cards and PayPal. Record-keeping matters, as the ATO data-matches with Australian exchanges.
Status
Legal
Regulator
ASIC · AUSTRAC
Currency
AUD A$
Tax
CGT
50% discount if held >1yr
Good to know
Buying crypto in Australia: FAQ
Yes. Crypto is legal and exchanges must register with AUSTRAC. A formal ASIC licensing framework is being introduced. Coinbase, Kraken, Binance and local platforms like CoinSpot all operate legally.
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