Australia Crypto Exchange FAQ (AUSTRAC, ASIC)

Short answers on whether crypto exchanges are registered in Australia, what ASIC won in court, and what changes in 2027.

Is my crypto exchange registered in Australia?

Search AUSTRAC's VASP register, or see our check of 33 firms. 14 of the 17 major crypto platforms we track are on AUSTRAC's virtual asset service provider register.

Is AUSTRAC registration a licence?

No. It is a registration under anti-money-laundering law. ASIC licensing of digital asset platforms starts on 9 April 2027.

Is Binance registered in Australia?

Investbybit Pty Ltd, trading as Binance Australia, is on AUSTRAC's register. A different company, Oztures Trading (Binance Australia Derivatives), was ordered to pay a $10 million penalty in March 2026.

Is Kraken registered in Australia?

Bit Trade Pty Limited, trading as Kraken Exchange, is on AUSTRAC's register. The Federal Court ordered Bit Trade to pay $8 million in an ASIC case (December 2024).

Is Bybit registered in Australia?

A search for “bybit” on AUSTRAC's register returned no entry with that name (21 Oct 2026).

What did the High Court decide on Block Earner?

On 17 June 2026 it ruled 7-0 that the Earner product was a financial product, so Block Earner needed an AFS licence.

When does the Digital Assets Framework Act start?

It commences on 9 April 2027.