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The Australian cryptocurrency exchange group DAEX has halted all trading operations and entered voluntary liquidation, leaving investors in a state of uncertainty regarding the recovery of their funds.

According to the Daily Telegraph, the collapse affects several platforms operating under the DAEX umbrella, including AUDX Australia, AUDX Global and GlobalOne Exchange. Statements appeared on the platforms’ websites on Jan. 5, 2026, confirming that operations had ceased effective immediately.

The company has since appointed Daniel O’Brien of DV Recovery Management as the liquidator. While the total amount of debt owed to creditors remains unclear, the liquidator has urged any individuals or entities who believe they are owed money to make contact immediately.

DAEX is owned by Digital Capital Group (DCG), a North sydney-based firm that shares the same sole director and registered office. Notably, DCG itself is not in liquidation and appears to continue its broader business activities.

Before its collapse, DAEX, which launched in 2021, was reportedly positioned as a significant player in the digital asset space. It was also registered in the U.S. as a money services business for currency exchange and…