Coinbase Australia Launches SMSF Crypto Service

Coinbase Australia has launched a specialized service enabling trustees of self-managed superannuation funds to incorporate cryptocurrencies into their retirement portfolios, following the company's approval for an Australian Financial Services Licence.

The platform, designed for self-directed investors who manage their own super funds, includes a verification process tailored to Australian fund structures and downloadable transaction data formatted to comply with local accounting standards. This allows trustees to generate reports for audits and tax obligations more easily. Coinbase APAC Managing Director John O'Loghlen described the move as targeting "a core area of potential growth," citing increasing regulatory clarity and institutional adoption of digital assets in Australia.

Self-managed super funds, regulated by the Australian Taxation Office, provide members with direct control over investments such as shares, property and cryptocurrencies. Official data indicate approximately 664,000 such funds existed at the end of 2025, managing about AU$1.06 trillion in assets. This substantial market has drawn crypto platforms seeking long-term investors with flexible options...