Gemini, a global crypto platform, announced the expansion of its operations in Australia, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the Asia-Pacific region. The move includes the appointment of James Logan as Head of Australia, formal registration with AUSTRAC, and the introduction of local banking integrations to make buying and trading crypto faster and easier for Australian customers.
“With Australia’s rapidly growing digital asset market, Gemini is doubling down on our Asia-Pacific growth strategy”, said Saad Ahmed, Head of APAC at Gemini. “Appointing James as our Head of Australia underscores our commitment to building a safe, transparent, and compliant ecosystem for both retail and institutional customers”.
Gemini Intergalactic Australia Pty Ltd, Gemini’s local entity, is officially registered with AUSTRAC as a digital currency provider. This enables Gemini to offer digital currency exchange services in Australia.
Australia has quickly become one of the most dynamic crypto markets in the world. According to Gemini’s Global State of Crypto Report 2025, the country recorded a 22% crypto adoption rate, which is on par with the United States, highlighting its strong market potential. With Gemini, Australians can now seamlessly use AUD to buy and trade crypto on a trusted, global platform, while accessing a wide range of tokens.
With extensive experience in financial services and crypto, James Logan will lead Gemini’s Australian strategy, partnerships, and customer growth. He previously held senior roles at global exchanges Luno and Bitget, where he worked on expanding access to digital assets and strengthening consumer trust. His appointment comes at a pivotal moment for Australia, as retail and institutional adoption of crypto accelerates and demand grows for secure, reputable platforms.
“Gemini’s expansion in Australia comes at an exciting time for the industry,” said James Logan, Head of Australia at Gemini. “Australians are increasingly turning to trusted platforms to manage their digital assets, and I’m thrilled to lead Gemini’s efforts here and to build a strong presence that will support long-term adoption and innovation”.
Globally, Gemini serves customers in more than 60 countries and has facilitated over USD 200 billion in trading volume. The Australia expansion builds on a series of recent major milestones, including securing a MiCA (Markets in Crypto Assets) licence and introducing tokenised stock trading in Europe, launching the Bitcoin Credit Card™ in the United States, and listing on NASDAQ.