“Gemini”, founded in 2014 by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, launched in Australia on Thursday – just weeks after its listing on the Nasdaq.
Head of Australia, James Logan, said Gemini’s AUSTRAC registration and strong compliance focus position it as a natural partner for regulated entities exploring digital assets.
“We recognise that super funds and wealth managers are increasingly interested in this space and we’re building the infrastructure to support them when they’re ready,” Logan said.
Logan emphasised the company’s leadership in regulation and compliance globally.
“We were one of the first exchanges to become regulated in the US ... we’re committed to helping establish best practices for the Australian crypto market.”
He also noted that Gemini brings substantial global liquidity to Australia.
“All Australian users – retail and institutional – gain direct access to the same deep liquidity pools used by traders in New York, London and Singapore,” he said.
“We’re aggregating liquidity from our global operations while also building local AUD pairs, creating both depth and tight spreads.”
To support institutional-grade execution, Gemini offers advanced order types, minimal slippage on large trades, API connectivity, and an ActiveTrader platform designed for sophisticated strategies.
The Digital Economy Council of Australia said that with regulatory clarity approaching, the peak body expects strong growth in local cryptocurrency businesses and increased confidence from global firms entering the Australian market.
“Gemini’s arrival underscores Australia’s position in the future of finance and highlights the opportunities opening up for both the industry and consumers,” CEO Amy-Rose Goodey said.
The federal government recently released a draft bill proposing to formally classify digital asset platforms and tokenised custody services as financial products under the Corporations Act, placing them under ASIC oversight.
