Leading Australian cryptocurrency exchange Cointree has partnered with Forte Tech Solutions to accept Forte AUD (AUDF), an Australian stablecoin, as a payment method for a membership and sponsorship with DECA.
This initiative marks another step forward in the practical adoption of regulated digital assets within Australia’s professional and business communities.
By accepting the Australian stablecoin, AUDF, Cointree is facilitating the modernisation of how membership fees and industry payments are settled, allowing domestic and international members to transact in Australian dollar value without the friction of traditional foreign exchange and correspondent banking processes.
Stablecoin settlement offers near real time transaction finality, reduced payment costs, and 24/7 processing removing the constraints of banking hours and cross border delays.
By integrating AUDF into its payment infrastructure for DECA memberships and sponsorships, Cointree is moving beyond policy advocacy and regulatory reform actively demonstrating how the future of digital payments can operate in practice.
“As an Australian-owned exchange, we’re proud to support initiatives that strengthen local digital payment infrastructure. DECA’s adoption of AUDF shows how Australian-backed stablecoins can support industry growth while maintaining strong regulatory standards,” said Jess Renden, CEO of Cointree.
About Cointree
Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Melbourne, Cointree is one of Australia’s longest-standing cryptocurrency exchanges. Regulated by AUSTRAC, Cointree provides a secure and compliant platform for buying, selling, and managing digital assets. The exchange supports retail, sophisticated investors, and SMSFs, helping Australians access a range of digital assets.
About the Digital Economy Council of Australia (DECA)
The Digital Economy Council of Australia is the peak industry body representing Australia’s digital and emerging technology sectors. DECA supports startups, scale-ups, and established businesses through advocacy, policy engagement, and industry development initiatives.
About Forte Tech Solutions & Forte AUD (AUDF)
Forte Tech Solutions is an Australian digital asset company that operates an OTC trading desk and offers institutional-focused digital asset and settlement infrastructure, including minting and redeeming the AUDF stablecoin and participating in tokenisation initiatives.
Forte AUD (AUDF) is an Australian dollar-pegged stablecoin backed 1:1 with AUD, designed to enable fast, transparent, cost-effective digital transactions and settlement on blockchain networks, and is one of Australia’s most actively traded AUD-backed stablecoins.
