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Regulated Exchanges
Country
AustraliaJurisdiction
Australia
Tier
Tier 2
Established AML/KYC and registration framework. Provides meaningful oversight, though with fewer investor protections than Tier 1.
Official Website
austrac.gov.au
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) is Australia's financial intelligence agency and AML/CTF regulator. Crypto exchanges operating in Australia must register with AUSTRAC as Digital Currency Exchange (DCE) providers and comply with the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act. Registration requires robust KYC, ongoing transaction monitoring, and suspicious matter reporting - making AUSTRAC a meaningful baseline compliance requirement for Australian crypto exchanges.
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Check an exchange's licence status directly on AUSTRAC's public register.
AUSTRAC Regulated Crypto Exchanges
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AUSTRAC is classified as a Tier 2 crypto regulator. Established AML/KYC and registration framework. Provides meaningful oversight, though with fewer investor protections than Tier 1.
We currently list 3 crypto exchanges regulated or registered under AUSTRAC. The full list is shown above, sorted by overall rating.
AUSTRAC is based in Australia and covers the Australia jurisdiction. As a Tier 2 regulator, it requires AML/KYC registration and provides meaningful oversight, though investors should also verify whether the exchange holds additional licences.
Visit the official AUSTRAC website and use their public register or licence verification tool. Enter the exchange's registered name to confirm its current status. This is the most reliable way to verify regulatory standing.
AUSTRAC regulation primarily addresses licensing, AML/KYC compliance, and operational standards. Compensation for hacks depends on the exchange's own insurance fund or Proof of Reserves commitments, not typically a government-backed compensation scheme. Always choose exchanges with published cold storage ratios and Proof of Reserves attestations.