News : Crypto Assets

Director banned for SMSF-related scam

August 3, 2026

A company director has been permanently banned for his involvement in offshore scams that defrauded people of their superannuation.

June 16, 2026

SMSF trustees looking to invest in digital assets are wanting service providers in the space to make it as easy as possible for them to do so.

June 15, 2026

Cryptocurrency exchange OKX Australia has added a new peer-to-peer payment facility and will soon release a virtual debit card.

May 4, 2026

Cryptocurrency platform Coinbase has launched a service for SMSF trustees to facilitate digital asset holdings in their fund portfolios.

March 18, 2026

Crypto-assets may be inaccessible by the estate of an SMSF trustee unless they clearly grant access to them for their successors and executors.

March 11, 2026

Global FX and CFD trading group Axi has launched a platform allowing investors and traders access to digital assets such as cryptocurrency.

March 10, 2026

SMSF members need to create succession plans for their crypto-assets to factor in the unique way these are purchased and held.

January 22, 2026

The procedures the ATO has stipulated auditors must follow with regard to the valuation of SMSF cryptocurrency assets are quite arduous.

November 24, 2025

SMSF members are showing an increased interest in cryptocurrency allocations along with other investors such as high net worth individuals.

October 20, 2025

SMSFs are now playing a leading role in the adoption of cryptocurrency as interest in digital assets increases among older investors.