Is Uphold available in Australia?
Uphold serves residents of Australia and does not list Australia among the locations it does not support as of 25 June 2026. Digital currency exchanges must register with AUSTRAC, and a new framework supervised by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission is being introduced, so confirm the current position before acting.
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 26 June 2026, Uphold is available to residents of Australia. Australia does not appear on Upholds published list of jurisdictions it does not support, last updated 25 June 2026. Businesses that operate as a digital currency exchange must register with the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), and Australia is introducing a wider digital assets framework supervised by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), so confirm the current authorisation and product offering before acting.
Availability for residents of Australia
As of 26 June 2026, Uphold is available to residents of Australia. Australia does not appear on Upholds published list of jurisdictions it does not support, last updated 25 June 2026, and the platform serves Australian customers. Verification of identity, known as know your customer, is required before trading, and the products available can vary by country.
Any business that operates as a digital currency exchange for Australian users must register with the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) and meet anti money laundering and counter terrorism financing obligations. Confirm that the platform you use holds a current AUSTRAC registration before relying on it.
Australia is also moving toward a broader licensing regime. Under a digital assets framework progressed in 2026, crypto platforms are expected to obtain an Australian Financial Services Licence from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), with transitional arrangements running through 2026. Treat this availability as accurate as of 26 June 2026 and confirm the current authorisation with Uphold and the regulators before acting.
Access, identity checks, and products
Uphold is a custodial platform, which means it holds the assets in your account on your behalf rather than giving you the private keys. Australian users typically verify their identity and can fund an account in Australian dollars to buy, sell, and hold a range of crypto assets. The exact products offered to Australia depend on local rules and on the authorisations Uphold holds, so check the platform itself for the current list.
As Australia moves from a registration model toward full licensing, the product mix and the platforms operating in the market can change. Confirm what is offered to Australia on the platform, and treat the licensing transition as the main moving part rather than the day to day mechanics.
How crypto is taxed in Australia
Crypto is taxable in Australia. As of 26 June 2026, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) treats crypto as property subject to capital gains tax, so disposing of crypto by selling, swapping, or spending it is generally a capital gains tax event. Where an asset has been held for more than 12 months, individuals may qualify for a capital gains tax discount of 50 percent.
Tax rules and thresholds change and depend on your situation, so confirm the current treatment with the Australian Taxation Office or a qualified tax professional. This is general information, not tax advice (as of 26 June 2026).
Uphold and several other platforms serve residents of Australia as of 26 June 2026. Availability and products vary, so compare the exchanges that are genuinely available in Australia before you choose.
Every availability status here is dated and checked against the named regulator's public register. We never place a link to a platform where it is not available.
Regulator and sources
The financial regulators for crypto in Australia are the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) for anti money laundering and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) for the wider licensing regime. The availability position on this page comes from Upholds own jurisdiction list and is stated as of 26 June 2026.
- Uphold, published list of jurisdictions it does not support, last updated 25 June 2026.
- Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), registration of digital currency exchange providers.
- Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), guidance on the digital assets licensing framework.
- Australian Taxation Office (ATO), guidance on capital gains tax for crypto assets.
Frequently asked questions
Is Uphold available in Australia?
As of 26 June 2026, Uphold is available to residents of Australia. Australia does not appear on Upholds list of jurisdictions it does not support, last updated 25 June 2026. Confirm the current product list and that the platform holds a current AUSTRAC registration before acting.
Does Uphold need to register to serve Australia?
Digital currency exchanges serving Australian users must register with the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), and a wider licensing regime under the Australian Securities and Investments Commission is being introduced. Confirm the current authorisation directly with Uphold and the regulators (as of 26 June 2026).
Is crypto legal in Australia?
Yes. Holding and trading crypto is legal in Australia, supervised by AUSTRAC for anti money laundering and by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission for the developing licensing regime (as of 26 June 2026).
Who regulates crypto in Australia?
Crypto is overseen by the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), with the Australian Taxation Office handling tax (as of 26 June 2026).
How is crypto taxed in Australia?
As of 26 June 2026, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) treats crypto as property subject to capital gains tax, with a possible 50 percent discount for assets held longer than 12 months. Treatment depends on your circumstances, so confirm with the tax authority or a qualified professional. This is general information, not tax advice.
How can I confirm Upholds current status for Australia?
Check Upholds own published list of jurisdictions it does not support, which is dated and updated, and the platform itself when you sign in. Those primary sources are the most current way to confirm availability before acting.
Rules change frequently. Exchange availability and authorisations can change at short notice, and Australia is moving from a registration model toward full licensing under the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. The position on this page is dated 26 June 2026. Confirm the current status with AUSTRAC, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, and the platform before you act.
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