Crypto glossary for Australians
Plain-English definitions of 85+ crypto terms, with a focus on what matters to Australian investors — tax, regulation, AUD pricing.
A
- AMLAustralia
Anti-Money Laundering — the regulatory framework crypto exchanges follow.
- ASIC (Crypto Regulation)Australia
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission, which regulates crypto products that qualify as financial products.
- ATO Crypto TaxAustralia
The Australian Tax Office treats crypto as property; most disposals trigger capital gains tax.
- AUSTRACAustralia
Australia's financial intelligence and AML regulator. All AU crypto exchanges must register with it.
C
- Capital Gains Tax (CGT)Australia
Tax on profit when you dispose of crypto. Holding 12+ months may give a 50% individual discount in Australia.
- CBDCAustralia
Central Bank Digital Currency — a government-issued digital dollar. The RBA is researching one for Australia.
- CGT 50% DiscountAustralia
An Australian tax concession halving capital gains for individuals who hold an asset more than 12 months.