Australian SMSF Crypto Holdings Jumped 69% in FY24/25: What It Tells Us
Australian SMSF crypto holdings grew 69% year-on-year to top $3B by FY24/25. What’s driving the growth, why APRA-regulated funds haven’t followed, the 2026 regulatory tailwind, and what Australian savers should take from the trend.
The Sole Purpose Test for SMSF Trustees: A Plain English Guide
The single most important rule governing what an Australian SMSF can do. What the sole purpose test requires, the common breaches the ATO sees, the crypto-specific application, and the genuine grey areas.
Are Crypto Perpetuals Legal in Australia? The 2026 Rules
Crypto perpetuals sit in an uncomfortable spot in Australian regulation. What ASIC’s CFD framework means for perps, how the 2026 Digital Assets Framework Bill reshaped access, funding rates, ATO tax treatment, and who should actually trade them.
Crypto Tax on DeFi, Staking, and Airdrops: ATO Rules for Australian Traders
How the ATO treats staking, airdrops, lending, liquidity pools, wrapping, and bridging in 2026. The income vs CGT distinction, the five mistakes Australian DeFi traders make, and how to handle it.
Cryptocurrency in Your Superannuation: Why AMP Bought $27M of Bitcoin (And What It Means For You)
AMP became the first major Australian super fund to hold Bitcoin in 2024. Two years on, what their decision tells the rest of us about crypto in retirement portfolios, and the realistic options for Australian savers today.
What Does the New Digital Assets Framework Bill Mean for Australian Crypto Traders?
On 1 April 2026 Australia passed its first comprehensive crypto licensing law. AFSL requirements, the $5,000/$10M exemption thresholds, the 30 June 2026 deadline — and what changes for everyday retail traders.
DeFi for Australian Traders in 2026: What’s Actually Legal, Useful, and Worth Your Time
An honest guide to DeFi for Australian retail traders — the four building blocks, the ATO tax treatment of every smart contract interaction, what’s worth your time, and what’s a trap.
Bitcoin in Your Australian SMSF: The Compliance Reality Check
SMSF crypto holdings now top $3B in Australia. Holding Bitcoin in your self-managed super fund is legal and tax-efficient — but the compliance rules are stricter than most trustees realise. The practical guide.
Tax-Loss Harvesting for Australian Crypto Traders Before 30 June 2026
How to legally harvest capital losses on crypto and shares before EOFY 2026 — what offsets what, the wash sale trap, a week-by-week June calendar, and a worked example showing real tax savings.