Nexo launches regulated crypto-backed credit in Australia

cointelegraphPublicado a 2026-08-19Actualizado a 2026-08-19

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Nexo has launched regulated crypto-backed credit lines in Australia after becoming a credit representative under national consumer credit laws. Eligible clients can borrow Australian dollars or stablecoins using their cryptocurrency as collateral without selling it. Funds are typically available within 24 hours, featuring flexible repayments with no fixed terms or origination fees. Interest rates range from 0.9% to 21.9%, varying by credit line and client loyalty tier. Clients can choose between Smart and Standard credit lines, which differ in rates, eligible assets, and collateral management during market volatility. The company cautions that such borrowing carries risks, including margin calls and potential liquidation of collateral if its value drops. This move positions Nexo among the few crypto platforms offering regulated crypto-backed credit in Australia. Nexo Australia is registered with AUSTRAC as a virtual asset service provider and is a member of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA).

Nexo Australia launched crypto-backed credit lines after becoming a credit representative under Australia’s National Consumer Credit Protection Act, the company said in a Tuesday announcement shared with Cointelegraph.

The new credit lines allow eligible clients to borrow Australian dollars or stablecoins by using their cryptocurrencies as collateral without having to sell them.

Funds are generally available within 24 hours with flexible repayments, with no fixed term or origination fees. Interest rates range from 0.9% to 21.9%, depending on the credit line and the client’s loyalty tier.

Clients can choose between Smart and Standard credit lines, Peter Stanhope, general manager at Nexo Australia, told Cointelegraph.

“The main differences are in rates, asset selection, and how client collateral is managed if their [loan-to-value ratio] rises,” Stanhope said.

Nexo said borrowing against digital assets carries margin-call and liquidation risks, meaning clients could lose some or all of their collateral if its value falls.

The milestone makes Nexo one of the few crypto platforms to offer regulated crypto-backed credit lines to Australian users. In May 2026, Block Earner became the first crypto company in Australia to secure its own Australian Credit License from ASIC.

Nexo Australia is registered with the country’s anti-money laundering watchdog, AUSTRAC, as a virtual asset service provider and is a member of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA).

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Preguntas relacionadas

QWhat is the main product that Nexo Australia has launched?

ANexo Australia has launched regulated crypto-backed credit lines, allowing clients to borrow Australian dollars or stablecoins using their cryptocurrencies as collateral.

QUnder what regulatory framework did Nexo Australia launch its new credit lines?

ANexo Australia launched its crypto-backed credit lines after becoming a credit representative under Australia's National Consumer Credit Protection Act.

QWhat are the key risks associated with borrowing against digital assets on Nexo's platform?

ABorrowing against digital assets carries margin-call and liquidation risks, meaning clients could lose some or all of their collateral if its value falls.

QWhat makes Nexo's launch a significant milestone for the Australian crypto market?

AIt makes Nexo one of the few crypto platforms to offer regulated crypto-backed credit lines to Australian users, following Block Earner which secured its own Australian Credit License in May 2026.

QWhat are the two main types of credit lines offered by Nexo Australia, as mentioned by General Manager Peter Stanhope?

AClients can choose between Smart and Standard credit lines, with the main differences being in rates, asset selection, and how client collateral is managed if the loan-to-value ratio rises.

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