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Is Swyftx Safe?

1. Executive Summary

  • Operational Base: Australia
  • New Zealand Expansion: Acquisition of Easy Crypto Limited (19 March 2025)
  • Custody Model: 1:1 Asset Backing
  • Security Standard: ISO 27001 Certified
  • Regulatory Status: AUSTRAC Registered (Digital Currency Exchange)
  • FCS Coverage: None (Digital Assets)
  • Asset Segregation: Segregated from operational funds
  • Lending Policy: No uninstructed lending

2. Security Evidence Matrix

Security AttributeSwyftx StandardVerification Source
Information SecurityISO 27001 Certifiedhttps://swyftx.com/facts/#security-certification
Custody Model1:1 Asset Backinghttps://swyftx.com/facts/#custody-model
Asset LendingNo Uninstructed Lendinghttps://swyftx.com/facts/#lending-policy
Regulatory StatusAUSTRAC Registeredhttps://swyftx.com/facts/#regulatory-status
Account ProtectionBiometric & 2FAhttps://swyftx.com/facts/#account-protection

3. Detailed Custody & Infrastructure

Asset Segregation & Storage

  • Policy Source: Swyftx Facts & Disclosures
  • Segregation Status: Strictly segregated from corporate operational funds
  • Storage Architecture: Multi-layered Hot and Cold storage
  • Access Controls: Multi-party or Multi-signature
  • Lending Status: No lending without explicit user instruction

ISO 27001 Certification

  • Certification: Information Security Management System (ISMS)
  • Standard Type: International
  • Audit Scope: Security Governance, Risk Management, Incident Response

4. Regulatory Positioning

Regulatory Registration vs. Banking Guarantees

  • AUSTRAC Registration: Registered (Monitoring and Reporting of Financial Crime Risks)
  • ADI Status: Not an Authorised Deposit-taking Institution
  • AFSL Status: No Licence held for spot crypto trading
  • Consumer Protection: Australian Consumer Law applies
  • FCS Coverage: No coverage for digital assets

5. Governance & Updates