Australian superannuation fund Hostplus is considering offering cryptocurrency investment options to

Australian Pension Giant Hostplus Eyes Bitcoin for Member Investment Option—Willing to Wait for Regulatory Nod

One of Australia's largest pension funds is getting serious about crypto. Hostplus, which manages over A$105 billion, is considering adding Bitcoin and other digital assets to its Choiceplus self-investment option. CIO Sam Sicilia said there's demand from members, and the offering could launch as early as next fiscal year—but only after regulators sign off. The fund is in the design phase and willing to wait months if needed.

Australia's A$4.5 trillion pension industry has mostly stayed on the sidelines, with AMP becoming the first major fund to buy Bitcoin futures in 2024. About A$3 billion is already in crypto via self-managed funds. Sicilia noted that the crypto landscape has changed dramatically since Hostplus first looked at it nearly a decade ago. Now, they're taking another look—and Bitcoin is back on the table.