Where TradFi meets crypto: Global broker launches regulated spot exchange in Australia

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Applying 16 years of traditional brokerage experience to digital assets, Pepperstone has launched a regulated spot crypto exchange in Australia that features a flat 0.1% fee structure. 

As regulatory clarity reshapes global crypto markets, established trading firms are increasingly expanding into digital assets. The implementation of the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), ongoing enforcement activity in the United States and clearer licensing regimes in jurisdictions like Australia have collectively altered the operating environment for digital asset platforms.

Attention is therefore shifting toward infrastructure and accountability: who is building for the long term, who is operating under clear regulatory guardrails and who can offer execution standards that feel familiar to professional traders.

That shift helps explain why multi-asset firms are moving deeper into digital assets. Pepperstone Crypto, the new spot crypto offering by global trading firm Pepperstone, reflects the broader convergence between traditional trading infrastructure and spot crypto markets.

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Unlike crypto-native startups, Pepperstone enters the space with 16 years of experience in margin forex, contracts for difference (CFD) and multi-asset trading. The platform aims to extend its risk management and compliance frameworks to the digital asset ecosystem.

Execution and pricing in a maturing market

Early crypto venues focused on token variety, incentives or volatility-driven narratives. However, the attention naturally shifts from novelty to consistency as markets mature. Traders are placing greater emphasis on execution quality, cost transparency, predictability and access to reliable liquidity, which are metrics long familiar to participants in traditional markets.

Pepperstone Crypto’s Australian rollout centers on spot trading, supported by infrastructure derived from its broader trading ecosystem. The platform introduces a flat 0.1% fee for both makers and takers.

In trading, a “maker” refers to a participant who provides liquidity to the market, while a “taker” accesses available liquidity to complete a trade. By applying the same fixed rate to both sides of the trade, the structure is designed to provide clear and predictable costs, alongside access to liquidity and execution frameworks built on the firm’s existing global technology stack.

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In a market where fee structures can significantly vary between venues, such simplified pricing models reflect the broader demand for transparency.

Stability as a structural priority

Pricing, however, is only one part of the equation. As trading volumes fluctuate and volatility remains inherent to digital assets, operational resilience has become equally important. Traders increasingly expect platforms to maintain stability during periods of elevated market activity, reinforcing the role of governance and risk management frameworks.

Pepperstone Crypto operates within established regulatory frameworks in Australia and is regulated by the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC). Clearer oversight has contributed to stronger confidence in the broader ecosystem, particularly as institutional standards begin to shape industry practices.

The platform’s initial launch includes major spot trading pairs and AUD deposit and withdrawal support, with expansion of asset coverage and platform capabilities planned over time.

The narrowing gap between TradFi and crypto

The growing presence of established trading firms in crypto increasingly signals long-term structural integration. With digital assets becoming more embedded in diversified portfolios, the lines between traditional finance and crypto markets continue to narrow.

“Digital assets are moving into a phase defined by maturity, where trust, infrastructure and transparency will shape the next chapter of growth,” said Tamas Szabo, group CEO of Pepperstone. “Our focus is on applying the standards traders expect from traditional markets to the crypto space.”

"Our experience has taught us that traders don’t need more noise — they need precision, speed and trust.

Pepperstone Crypto is built on that foundation. Every decision — from onboarding to execution to pricing transparency — reflects real trading behaviour and the standards… pic.twitter.com/s9dZZapvMr

— Pepperstone Crypto (@PepperstoneX) February 18, 2026

Developments like Pepperstone Crypto’s Australia launch potentially suggest a broader recalibration of the market, where infrastructure quality and regulatory alignment increasingly define competitiveness. As digital assets continue integrating with established financial systems, the firms shaping the next phase may be those that prioritise execution discipline over expansion speed.

As the convergence between traditional finance and digital assets accelerates, traders are increasingly seeking platforms that combine trust, pricing transparency and execution quality. Eligible Australian clients can access Pepperstone Crypto through the Pepperstone mobile app to explore spot trading with flat 0.1% fees and infrastructure built for professional markets.