OKX Launches SMSF Crypto Platform in Australia
- OKX launches SMSF crypto platform in Australia, led by CEO Kate Cooper.
- Targets Australia’s $2.8 trillion superannuation sector.
- Aims to streamline digital asset investment for retirement savings.
OKX officially launched its self-managed super fund (SMSF) crypto platform in Australia in June 2025, aiming to streamline digital asset investment for retirement savings.
This move signifies Australia’s growing integration of cryptocurrencies into mainstream financial services, highlighting increased demand and regulatory focus on crypto within retirement planning.
OKX has introduced a self-managed super fund (SMSF) crypto platform in Australia, aimed at simplifying digital asset investments for retirement, announced in June 2025.
This initiative positions OKX within Australia’s growing regulatory landscape, responding to a rising demand for digital assets in retirement funds.
OKX Targets $2.8 Trillion Superannuation Market
OKX, a global crypto exchange, introduced SMSF for Australian investors. It claims to ease digital asset access for retirement savings and aspires to enhance compliance in the sector.
Kate Cooper, CEO of OKX Australia, stated that this platform addresses challenges faced by accountants and trustees with SMSFs, marking a significant change in digital finance solutions.
25% of Retirement Assets Now Open to Crypto
The SMSF sector, constituting about 25% of Australia’s retirement assets, now sees increased options for digital asset investments. Cooper noted higher-than-anticipated engagement from investors.
The expansion could shift financial norms and regulatory practices in Australia’s superannuation industry. Regulators emphasize risk management in these investments, underscoring compliance needs.
Global Trends: Crypto in Retirement Plans
Similar initiatives internationally, like the U.S. executive order enabling crypto into 401(k) plans, highlight possible global trends in retirement assets diversification with digital currencies.
Experts such as Fabian Bussoletti predict gradual adoption, with larger funds potentially embracing crypto within their asset strategies, influenced by current uptake metrics.
“Today, I’m proud to share a game-changer for the Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) community: a secure crypto platform designed with trustees in mind, plus the professionals who support them. This project is our solution for the trustees, accountants and administrators who kept telling us that accessing digital assets within SMSFs has, until now, been way harder than it needs to be.” – Kate Cooper, CEO, OKX Australia
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