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Australian Crypto Adoption Outpaces US, Data Shows

Australia’s crypto adoption rate reached 31% in 2025 up from 28% in 2024 putting the nation among the world’s most crypto-engaged populations as mobile wallet usage indicators show activity more focused on trading and speculation than in other developing countries

according to a16z’s State of Crypto 2025 ￰0￱ findings come as crypto’s total market cap crossed $4 trillion for the first time with active crypto users globally reaching 40-70 million up approximately 10 million over the past year.) totaling over $175 billion today up 169% from $65 billion a year ago.) October 9

2025 Earlier this month crypto exchange Gemini also launched a fully localized operation in Australia registering with AUSTRAC to operate as a licensed digital currency ￰1￱ launch follows Gemini’s Nasdaq debut in September after raising $425 million in an initial public offering with the Winklevoss brothers retaining 94.5% of voting power.

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