Practical crypto for Australians
Crypto curious?
Grab a slice.
Wondering where to start—or what on earth you’ve already bought? You’re in the right place. Get your head around crypto, compare useful tools and make sense of the money admin. One bite at a time.
New to crypto?
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Eight guides. A sensible order. Get the basics, ask better questions and know what to check before money changes hands.
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Tax & Admin
Future you would like a word about those records. Get the Australian tax and admin basics.
The latest slice.
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Zero Trading Fees? How to Check What a Crypto Purchase Actually Costs
“Zero fees” isn’t the whole story. How to read a crypto purchase preview: total AUD, crypto received, spreads, and comparing quotes fairly.
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Crypto Tax Software Doesn’t Match Your Exchange? What to Check First
Crypto tax software showing a different total from your exchange? What to check first, coin by coin, and what the ATO says about your records.
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What to Check Before Choosing a Crypto Platform
What to check about a crypto platform in Australia: regulation, custody, fees and spreads, withdrawals, security, complaints and records.
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Keeping Crypto Records From Day One
How to keep crypto records from your first transaction: what the ATO asks for, what to record, exporting and backing up, and what never goes in…
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Avoiding Crypto Scams and Staying Safe
How common crypto scams work in Australia, what to check before you send money, and what to do first if you’ve already been scammed.
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Crypto Taxes in Australia
How crypto is taxed in Australia: when capital gains tax applies, when crypto is income, what records to keep, and what changes from 1 July 2027.