Independent comparison • All exchanges listed are AUSTRAC-registered • Updated May 2026
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A running log of changes to CompareCrypto Australia — exchange fee updates, regulatory developments, content additions, and methodology changes. We update the site monthly at minimum.

May 2026 Site rebuild

Full site rebuild and 2026 refresh

  • New Rebuilt the entire site from scratch with a modern editorial design, mobile-first layout, and comprehensive 2026 data.
  • New Added in-depth review pages for all six tracked exchanges: CoinSpot, Independent Reserve, Swyftx, CoinJar, Digital Surge and Cointree.
  • New Launched four guide pages: how to buy Bitcoin, Australian crypto tax, SMSF crypto investing, and hardware wallets.
  • New Live AUD price ticker for Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and XRP on the homepage.
  • Update Refreshed all fee schedules to match each exchange's May 2026 published rates.
  • Heads up Federal budget proposed CGT changes from July 2027 (50% discount replaced by inflation-indexed model). Covered in our crypto tax guide.
April 2026 Q1 review

Q1 2026 exchange landscape review

  • Fees Independent Reserve adjusted its volume tiers, lowering the top-tier fee further to 0.02% for A$10M+ monthly volume.
  • Update Swyftx published an updated ISO 27001 recertification — security score lifted from 4.5 to 4.6.
  • Update CoinSpot expanded supported coins from ~480 to 530+.
  • Heads up ATO released expanded guidance on DeFi tax treatment. Most retail buyers unaffected, but worth reading if you use lending or yield protocols.
March 2026 Methodology refresh

Updated ranking methodology

  • Update Adjusted scoring weights: security weight increased after a year of heightened global exchange scrutiny.
  • New ISO 27001 certification now contributes 20% of the security score (was 12%).
  • Fees Digital Surge confirmed flat 0.5% trading fee structure — no instant-buy upcharge.
  • Update CoinJar Exchange (the pro tier of CoinJar) now publicly priced at 0.1% maker/taker.
February 2026 Coverage

Coverage and education updates

  • New Cointree added as a tracked exchange — primarily for its unique BPAY bill-payment integration.
  • Update Refreshed all "Best for" recommendations after re-testing onboarding on each platform.
  • Update Hardware wallet recommendations updated to current models (Ledger Nano S Plus, Trezor Safe 3).
January 2026 Year start

2026 financial year preparations

  • Update Refreshed crypto tax guide for the 2025-26 financial year and Stage 3 tax cut implications.
  • Update SMSF guide updated to reflect ATO's consolidated May 2025 guidance paper on crypto in SMSFs.
  • Update Added recurring buy availability and pricing to every review.

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Editorial note: CompareCrypto Australia is updated monthly at minimum. Exchange fees, supported coins, and regulatory facts change frequently — always verify directly on the exchange website before making a deposit. See our editorial standards and affiliate disclosure for how we operate.