Is Gemini available in Australia?
Gemini announced it would close all customer accounts in Australia effective 6 April 2026, in a phased wind down, even though it had registered an Australian arm with AUSTRAC in 2025. As of today, the platform does not serve Australian residents. Crypto itself remains legal in Australia through other registered platforms.
Information, not advice. This is general information, not legal, tax, or financial advice. Verify the current rules with a qualified local professional and the official regulator before acting.
How we checked this. We set this status by reading the platform's own terms of use and country eligibility, and the public register kept by the named regulator, then dated the result. Availability can change, so confirm directly with the platform and the regulator before acting. As of 26 June 2026.
As of June 2026, Gemini is not available to Australian residents. Gemini had registered an Australian arm, Gemini Intergalactic Australia Pty Ltd, with AUSTRAC in 2025, but it later announced it would close all Australian customer accounts effective 6 April 2026 as part of a wider wind down that also covered the United Kingdom and the European Economic Area. Crypto remains legal in Australia, and other platforms registered with AUSTRAC still serve Australian residents.
Why Gemini is not available in Australia
As of 18 June 2026, Gemini does not serve Australian residents. In 2025 Gemini expanded its Australian operations and registered its local entity, Gemini Intergalactic Australia Pty Ltd, with AUSTRAC as a digital currency exchange provider, adding Australian dollar trading. Gemini later reversed course and confirmed it would close all Australian customer accounts effective 6 April 2026, in a phased wind down. New Australian sign ups are not accepted.
The relevant regulators are AUSTRAC, which registers digital currency exchange providers for anti money laundering purposes, and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), which oversees financial products and is part of a developing regime for digital asset platforms. Gemini's exit was a commercial decision rather than a finding against it, and it formed part of a broader withdrawal that also affected the United Kingdom and the European Economic Area.
Because the platform is not available to Australian residents, this page does not show a compare exchanges module for Gemini in Australia. Other platforms remain available and are listed on the best exchanges in Australia page linked below.
What Australia residents should know
If you held a Gemini account in Australia, the wind down meant you needed to withdraw your assets and balances before the closure date. Anyone affected should check Gemini's own communications and support pages for the latest instructions on withdrawals and timelines, since access is being removed rather than maintained.
Crypto remains legal to buy, hold, and sell in Australia. Residents who want to keep using a platform should choose one that is registered with AUSTRAC as a digital currency exchange provider and that supports Australian dollar funding. Confirm a platform's current registration before acting.
How crypto is taxed in Australia
How crypto is taxed in Australia is set by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), which generally treats crypto as a capital gains tax asset for investors, while some activity can be taxed as income. Closing or moving an account, including during an exchange wind down, can itself involve a capital gains tax event, so keep records of your transactions.
See the Australia crypto tax page for a fuller general explanation, and confirm your position with a qualified professional before filing. This is general information, not tax advice (as of 18 June 2026).
Regulator and sources
The relevant Australia bodies are AUSTRAC for digital currency exchange registration and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) for financial services, with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) responsible for tax. The position below is stated as of 18 June 2026 and should be confirmed on the primary sources.
- Gemini, customer communications and support notice on closing accounts in Australia, the United Kingdom, and the European Economic Area, with closure effective 6 April 2026.
- News reporting from October 2025 on Gemini Intergalactic Australia Pty Ltd registering with AUSTRAC as a digital currency exchange provider and adding Australian dollar trading.
- AUSTRAC, registration requirements for digital currency exchange providers, and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) for financial services oversight.
- Australian Taxation Office (ATO), guidance on the tax treatment of crypto assets in Australia.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gemini available in Australia?
As of 18 June 2026, no. Gemini announced it would close all customer accounts in Australia effective 6 April 2026, in a phased wind down, even though it had registered an Australian arm with AUSTRAC in 2025. New Australian customers cannot sign up.
Did Gemini have AUSTRAC registration?
Yes. Gemini's Australian entity, Gemini Intergalactic Australia Pty Ltd, registered with AUSTRAC as a digital currency exchange provider in 2025. Despite that, Gemini later decided to close Australian customer accounts in 2026.
Who regulates crypto exchanges in Australia?
Digital currency exchange providers must register with AUSTRAC for anti money laundering purposes, while the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) oversees financial products and services, including a developing regime for digital asset platforms.
Is it legal to use crypto in Australia?
Yes. Buying, holding, and selling crypto is legal in Australia. The question on this page is whether the Gemini platform serves Australian residents, and as of 18 June 2026 it has closed Australian accounts.
What can Australia residents do instead?
Other platforms still serve Australian residents and are registered with AUSTRAC as digital currency exchange providers. See the best exchanges in Australia page and confirm each platform's current status before acting.
Rules change frequently. Exchange availability can change, and an exchange that has exited a market can later return. The position on this page is dated 18 June 2026. Confirm the current status of Gemini in Australia on its official channels and the AUSTRAC register before you act.
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