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The TradingGuide Editorial Team maintains TradingGuide’s research, sourcing, comparison and review standards.
"Safest exchange" gets searched a lot, but safety isn't a single number. Here's what actually determines it, and how several Australian exchanges compare on the factors that matter.
Guide · Updated 27 Sept 2026
AUSTRAC registration is a real legal requirement for Australian crypto businesses — but it isn't a safety guarantee or a government endorsement. Here's what it actually covers.
Guide · Updated 27 Sept 2026
Fees, AUD deposits, AUSTRAC registration and security all matter more than the headline trading fee. A practical checklist for choosing an exchange in 2026.
Guide · Updated 27 Sept 2026
ASIC's extended no-action position for digital asset businesses expires 30 September 2026. Here's what the deadline covers and what it could mean for everyday crypto users.
News · Updated 27 Sept 2026
AUSTRAC made its virtual asset service provider register publicly searchable in mid-2026. Here's what it shows, and how to actually use it before signing up to an exchange.
News · Updated 27 Sept 2026
Three well-known Australian exchanges, three different approaches to fees and interface. Here's how CoinSpot, Swyftx and Independent Reserve actually differ.
Guide · Updated 27 Sept 2026
From choosing an exchange to making your first purchase, here's a practical, step-by-step walkthrough for buying Bitcoin in Australia for the first time.
Guide · Updated 27 Sept 2026
Bitcoin's price moves more than most beginners expect, in both directions. Here's what actually drives that volatility and how to think about it before you buy.
Guide · Updated 27 Sept 2026
Leaving crypto on an exchange and moving it to your own wallet are genuinely different trade-offs, not a simple 'better vs worse' choice. Here's how to think about it.
Guide · Updated 23 Sept 2026
A practical beginner guide to crypto trading in Australia: how exchanges and orders work, what fees to check, how to reduce avoidable mistakes, and the risks to understand before you trade.
Guide · Updated 28 Sept 2026