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FinTech Australia names Finnies finalists for 10th year
FinTech Australia's 2026 Finnies shortlist spans payments, AI and web3, with 160 finalists and sector value touted at AUD $13.8 billion.
Macropod lists Australian-dollar stablecoin AUDM on OKX
Macropod's AUDM lands on OKX Australia as Drew Bradford and Kate Cooper revive NAB stablecoin ties in a push for faster payments.
Bolt Group buys Beem app from Australian Payments Plus
Bolt Group snaps up Beem app from Australian Payments Plus as the operator refocuses on payments infrastructure and identity rails.
Visa finds Aussie SMBs rely on personal cards for cashflow
Visa study finds Australian SMBs are relying on personal credit to plug cashflow gaps, with many short on formal credit and bogged down by admin.
Coinbase wins Australia licence for retail derivatives
Coinbase Australia secures ASIC approval for retail derivatives, paving the way for crypto and equity perpetuals before broader regulated products.
Visa & Westpac launch digital fleet payments in Australia
Visa and Westpac to launch mobile wallet fleet payments in Australia, giving businesses real-time controls and wider merchant acceptance from 2026.
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Research and market analysis connected to Crypto
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Expert Columns
Australia is building a stablecoin system that excludes consumers
The disappearance of crypto and the rebirth of finance
Tap into the future: How the University of Sydney transformed campus life with digital ID
Fintech must match tech progress with true inclusion
Why fintech needs more women in the room where risk decisions are made
A deep dive into ANZ's travel insurance landscape - through the lens of payments
Building payments that work for everyone: Why diverse teams are the key to secure innovation
The world needs more women in tech - and there's no time to wait
2026 begins: Crypto's heavyweight rumble - round by round
Five insurance payment trends shaping Australia and New Zealand
Interviews
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Recent Crypto News
Openmarkets appoints David Jenkins to lead DeFi push
Openmarkets hires David Jenkins as Chief Product and Technology Officer to drive crypto trading, tokenised assets and overseas expansion.
Revolut posts record results as Australia turns domestic
Revolut posts record 2025 results as Australian users shift from travel spending to everyday banking, driving surging local profits.
Late payments threaten Payday Super for small businesses
Late payments leave Australian small firms fearing missed Payday Super, as Xero finds cash flow gaps and AUD $15,257 losses on average.
Australia is building a stablecoin system that excludes consumers
Australia backs bank-run stablecoin trials while shutting out consumers, risking faster payments that entrench, not challenge, the status quo.
MONEYME unveils 1% cashback card as points lose shine
MONEYME launches 1% cashback credit card as new research shows Australians are turning away from complex points-based rewards schemes.
Visa expands Bridge partnership to boost SMB payments
Visa widens Bridge tie-up to let more firms issue stablecoin-backed cards, targeting faster, more certain cross-border SMB payments.
FinTechs push Canberra for fairer tenders, funding
FinTech Australia urges Canberra to open tenders to smaller players and revamp startup funding settings in its pre-budget pitch.
CBA warns young Aussies of fake job and dating scam losses
Young Australians lose over AUD $2.2 million as fake flexible job offers surge, with scammers recruiting money mules via texts and social media.
Zerocap unveils Bitcoin-to-ETF swap & credit tools
Zerocap unveils instant Bitcoin-to-IBIT swap, letting big investors move into BlackRock's spot ETF structure without exiting BTC exposure.
Openmarkets boosts board ahead of planned Nasdaq listing
Openmarkets adds two non-executive directors and a new CFO to bolster governance and growth plans ahead of its proposed Nasdaq listing.
Revolut hits 1m Aussie users, plans AUD $400m push
Revolut passes 1m Australian customers and vows nearly AUD $400m investment, stepping up its challenge to local digital banking rivals.
Digital gift cards reshape Lunar New Year in Australia
Cost-of-living pressures are pushing Australians to swap traditional red envelopes for digital gift cards this Lunar New Year.
Revolut unveils unified payments platform for Australia
Revolut Business launches an all-in-one acquiring platform in Australia, unifying online, in-person and account-to-account payments.
Security tops 2026 tech spend for Australian retailers
Security, privacy and data protection will command the biggest tech spend for Australian retail SMBs in 2026, ahead of AI and global growth.
BigCommerce expands global Stripe checkout integration
BigCommerce merchants worldwide gain Stripe's Optimised Checkout, adding Link, BNPL, local payment methods and AI fraud tools to boost sales.
Openmarkets in USD $300m SPAC merger for Nasdaq listing
Sydney-based Openmarkets to go public on Nasdaq via USD $300m SPAC merger with Lake Superior, targeting completion in 2026.
FinTech Australia opens entries for 2026 Finnie Awards
FinTech Australia opens entries for the 2026 Finnie Awards, marking the programme's tenth year with revamped categories and a new Sydney venue.
Binance restores AUD bank transfers for Australian users
Binance restores AUD bank transfers and PayID deposits for all Australian users, easing fiat access after months of card-only funding.
Binance bets on Aussie institutions to mature crypto
Binance is banking on Australian institutions and new rules to push crypto from speculative sideshow to mainstream finance by 2026.
Tiny Away lets guests book eco tiny houses with crypto
Tiny Away now lets guests book eco tiny houses with Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT, offering 20% off crypto stays via Coinbase Commerce.