Online broker Pepperstone has integrated Fireblocks’ digital asset infrastructure to power its new spot crypto exchange for Australian clients and support its expansion into institutional digital asset services.

The deployment covers multi-party computation (MPC) custody to secure client funds, automated transaction approvals, and compliance tools.

Fireblocks will also support Pepperstone’s planned staking and smart contract execution services, pushing the broker’s offerings into decentralised finance.

Pepperstone Crypto launched its spot exchange for Australian clients earlier this year.

The broker, which holds regulatory licenses in eight jurisdictions including Australia, the UK, and Germany, is using Fireblocks’ single integrated API to handle anti-money laundering controls and Travel Rule compliance.

“Launching a regulated spot crypto exchange means there is no margin for error on the infrastructure side,”

said Hsann Aung Naing, Head of Crypto at Pepperstone.

“Starting in Australia, Pepperstone Crypto is built on the principle that every transaction must be secure, auditable, and compliant from the outset.”

The move highlights a broader trend. Retail foreign exchange and contract for difference (CFD) brokers are moving into spot cryptocurrency markets.

With established trading platforms and global liquidity networks, these traditional finance firms are adopting enterprise-grade infrastructure.

This helps them compete with crypto-native venues.

Amy Zhang, Head of APAC at Fireblocks, noted that the deployment signals an ongoing crossover between traditional finance and digital assets.

“When regulated, well-capitalised brokers of this scale enter spot markets, it deepens liquidity and legitimises the asset class for institutional allocators,”

she said.

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