Leading Australian cryptocurrency exchange Cointree is the first platform to list a licensed Australian dollar stablecoin, Forte AUD (AUDF). The listing of AUDF marks a pivotal moment for the nation’s financial sector, as it represents the first time a licensed Australian stablecoin has been made available on a centralised exchange.
This licensing and listing reflect the growing collaboration between Forte Tech Solutions, the company behind AUDF, and Cointree in advancing Australia’s digital finance ecosystem.
“As Australia’s first retail exchange to list AUDF, we’re backing home-grown innovation and giving our customers a stable, AUD-denominated way to move value on-chain. This is how we grow a resilient Australian digital economy.” - Jess Renden, CEO, Cointree
Forte Tech Solutions’ Groundbreaking Role
Forte Tech Solutions is the pioneer behind Australia’s first listed, licensed stablecoin, Forte AUD (AUDF). A digital asset pegged to the Australian dollar. Forte AUD (AUDF) is one of two stablecoins formally acknowledged under ASIC’s framework and the first listed on a centralised exchange.
Forte AUD has rapidly gained traction as a trusted settlement rail for both domestic and international payments. Forte AUD (AUDF) is setting the benchmark for stablecoins in Australia, accounting for 99% of AUD-backed stablecoin volume in 2025 and trading on average $200 million AUD per month since January 2024. Forte AUD is now Australia’s most actively traded Australian dollar stablecoin.
Forte Tech Solutions has recently been named as one of the lead industry participants in Project Acacia, a collaboration with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the Digital Finance Cooperative Research Centre (DFCRC).
These initiatives highlight Forte Tech Solutions’s commitment to driving innovation and supporting the evolution of Australia’s financial infrastructure.
“Thrilled to share that Australia’s most transacted stablecoin is now the first licensed stablecoin to be listed on a platform—and even better, it’s an Australian platform paving the path forward.” - Fadi Kassis, Founder, Forte Tech Solutions & AUDF
About Cointree
Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Melbourne, Cointree is one of Australia’s most trusted cryptocurrency exchanges, regulated by AUSTRAC. Known for its simplicity and security, Cointree has built a reputation as a reliable platform for both beginners and experienced investors. With competitive trading fees starting at 0.5% and strong security measures such as cold storage and two-factor authentication, Cointree makes digital asset trading straightforward and safe. The exchange also supports self-managed super funds (SMSFs), enabling Australians to diversify their retirement portfolios with cryptocurrency.
About Forte Tech Solutions & Forte AUD (AUDF)
Forte Tech Solutions, is an Australian fintech, operating a 24/7 OTC trading desk which specialises in tailored FX and stablecoin on and off ramp solutions. In the last 12 months alone, Forte Tech Solutions has facilitated over A$3.4 billion in trading volume and is the platform behind Australia’s most prominent stablecoin, Forte AUD (AUDF).
Forte AUD (AUDF) provides a simple, fast, and cost-effective way to access cryptocurrency, while maintaining price stability through a 1:1 peg with the Australian dollar. Forte AUD is 100% backed by AUD reserves and publishes monthly independent and external reserves audits. AUDF is widely trusted for near-instant cross-border payments and is increasingly establishing a core role in Australia’s financial infrastructure.
