Coinbase Australia has started supporting self-managed super funds (SMSFs), giving Australians a new way to include crypto in their retirement savings.
In simple terms, SMSFs are private retirement funds where people manage their own money instead of using a large superannuation fund. These funds are already allowed to invest in things like shares and property, and now crypto is becoming part of that mix.
Coinbase says its new service is built specifically for Australian SMSFs. It includes reporting tools that match local accounting rules and a verification system designed for how these funds operate in Australia.
A Coinbase executive in the Asia-Pacific region said growing regulation and wider acceptance of digital assets are pushing more interest from retirement investors. He also pointed out that SMSFs could become a major growth area for crypto in Australia.
The scale of this market is large. Australia has around 664,000 SMSFs, and together they hold more than AU$1 trillion in assets. That makes them a major target for crypto companies looking for long-term investors.
Coinbase is also moving under stronger regulation in Australia after receiving an official financial services license. That allows it to offer more structured financial products, while also following stricter rules around protection and compliance.
The company is not alone. OKX has already launched a similar SMSF-focused crypto service in Australia, offering tools for reporting, custody, and portfolio tracking aimed at making compliance easier for trustees.
At the same time, other countries are also warming up to crypto in retirement systems, showing a broader global trend where digital assets are slowly being added to long-term investment plans.
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