Bitcoin - Australian FinTech https://australianfintech.com.au/category/bitcoin/ Connecting Australian FinTech Sun, 05 Jan 2025 19:27:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://australianfintech.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2015/06/logo-words-orange-background-small-50x50.png Bitcoin - Australian FinTech https://australianfintech.com.au/category/bitcoin/ 32 32 The Role of Bitcoin in Decentralised Finance https://australianfintech.com.au/the-role-of-bitcoin-in-decentralised-finance/ Sun, 05 Jan 2025 19:27:08 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=189399 When it launched in 2009, Bitcoin was the first truly global decentralised digital currency and it also introduced blockchain technology to the world]]> The role of Fintech in Australia’s transition to a Cashless Society https://australianfintech.com.au/the-role-of-fintech-in-australias-transition-to-a-cashless-society/ Wed, 18 Dec 2024 04:39:25 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=189367 Many financial experts agree that Australia will eventually become a cashless society. It is just a matter of when.

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Three Top Drivers for Bitcoin’s record-breaking rally https://australianfintech.com.au/three-top-drivers-for-bitcoins-record-breaking-rally/ Mon, 09 Dec 2024 01:23:53 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=189282 Bitcoin’s rally to US$100,000 has not happened in isolation – we see a convergence of political shifts, institutional demand, and evolving market dynamics.]]> Top predictions for crypto in 2025 https://australianfintech.com.au/top-predictions-for-crypto-in-2025/ Thu, 05 Dec 2024 19:53:37 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=189254 Independent Reserve CEO, Adrian Przelozny, reflects on the year that was and outlines his top predictions for crypto in 2025.]]> Bitcoin smashed through US$100,000: Brief sell-off expected before surge to US$120,000 https://australianfintech.com.au/bitcoin-smashed-through-us100000-brief-sell-off-expected-before-surge-to-us120000/ Thu, 05 Dec 2024 19:14:57 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=189257 Bitcoin soared past US$100,000, driven by expectations of a crypto-friendly regulatory environment under Donald Trump’s incoming presidency. ]]> Introducing Australian FinTech’s newest Member – BitBack https://australianfintech.com.au/introducing-australian-fintechs-newest-member-bitback/ Mon, 30 Sep 2024 05:17:28 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=188625 With BitBack you can earn Bitcoin – for FREE – every time you shop either online or in-store at 1,500+ stores and over 400,000 hotels worldwide]]> US Bitcoin ATM operator RockItCoin launches in Australia https://australianfintech.com.au/us-bitcoin-atm-operator-rockitcoin-launches-in-australia/ Fri, 27 Sep 2024 01:54:05 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/us-bitcoin-atm-operator-rockitcoin-launches-in-australia/ US Bitcoin ATM operator and fintech company RockItCoin is expanding its global footprint with its launch in Australia.]]> Monochrome Corporation acquires Spek Technologies to enhance financial data management https://australianfintech.com.au/monochrome-corporation-acquires-spek-technologies-to-enhance-financial-data-management/ Thu, 19 Sep 2024 22:07:02 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=188509 Monochrome Corporation have acquired Spek Technologies, a provider of centralised data management and real-time collaboration tools.]]> 45% of Baby Boomers now prefer Bitcoin over gold in investment portfolios https://australianfintech.com.au/45-of-baby-boomers-now-prefer-bitcoin-over-gold-in-investment-portfolios/ Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:34:45 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/45-of-baby-boomers-now-prefer-bitcoin-over-gold-in-investment-portfolios/ Baby Boomers, typically defined as those born between 1946 and 1964, have traditionally leaned towards safer, more stable investments like gold.]]> BitBack announces Bitcoin purchasing plan to strengthen its balance sheet https://australianfintech.com.au/bitback-announces-bitcoin-purchasing-plan-to-strengthen-its-balance-sheet/ Thu, 25 Jul 2024 23:54:45 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=187995 BitBack, the pioneering Bitcoin rewards app, have announced its plans to further add Bitcoin to its balance sheet.]]> Monochrome introduces IBTC Adviser Program, fee rebate to in-specie subscriptions to IBTC: Monochrome Bitcoin ETF https://australianfintech.com.au/monochrome-introduces-ibtc-adviser-program-fee-rebate-to-in-specie-subscriptions-to-ibtc-monochrome-bitcoin-etf/ Thu, 11 Jul 2024 04:28:35 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=187796 Monochrome Asset Management have announced the launch of its IBTC Adviser Program, along with a rebate of its management fee for eligible investors.]]> Kraken wallet analysis: Memecoins and new offerings flourish in Australia https://australianfintech.com.au/kraken-wallet-analysis-memecoins-and-new-offerings-flourish-in-australia/ Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:37:36 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/kraken-wallet-analysis-memecoins-and-new-offerings-flourish-in-australia/ Analysis reveals how Kraken's Australian clients are more likely to hold new memecoins, compared to the exchange’s global client base.]]> Global crypto platform Kraken wins big at two Australian industry awards https://australianfintech.com.au/global-crypto-platform-kraken-wins-big-at-two-australian-industry-awards/ Sun, 07 Jul 2024 22:50:16 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/global-crypto-platform-kraken-wins-big-at-two-australian-industry-awards/ Global crypto platform Kraken have won several major awards at two Australian industry awards, held by Finder and WeMoney.

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Global X ETFs reduces fees for Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs amid increasing investor interest https://australianfintech.com.au/global-x-etfs-reduces-fees-for-spot-bitcoin-and-ethereum-etfs-amid-increasing-investor-interest/ Wed, 19 Jun 2024 22:33:00 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=187552 Global X ETFs is reducing the annual management fees of its Global X 21Shares Bitcoin ETFs and Global X 21Shares Ethereum ETFs.]]> Monochrome launches Australia’s first Bitcoin ETF under Crypto Licensing Rules https://australianfintech.com.au/monochrome-launches-australias-first-bitcoin-etf-under-crypto-licensing-rules/ Fri, 07 Jun 2024 04:48:18 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=187425 Monochrome Asset Management have launched the Monochrome Bitcoin ETF, Australia's first exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds bitcoin directly.]]> Global X’s 21Shares Bitcoin ETF surpasses $100 million AUM ​ https://australianfintech.com.au/global-xs-21shares-bitcoin-etf-surpasses-100-million-aum/ Thu, 23 May 2024 12:00:31 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=187285 The Global X 21Shares Bitcoin ETF is Australia’s only spot Bitcoin ETF and has surpassed A$100 million in assets under management (AUM).​

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Introducing BitBack: Australia’s first Bitcoin cashback shopping platform https://australianfintech.com.au/introducing-bitback-australias-first-bitcoin-cashback-shopping-platform/ Fri, 19 Apr 2024 02:00:52 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=187040 BitBack have launched an Australia-first shopping platform that enables users to earn Bitcoin cashback when they shop online or in-store.]]> Global X ETFs Australian ETF Market Scoop March 2024 https://australianfintech.com.au/global-x-etfs-australian-etf-market-scoop-march-2024/ Tue, 16 Apr 2024 23:05:06 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=187011 In its March 2024 ETF Market Report, Global X ETFs explores prevailing trends within the ETF market.]]> Aussies embrace Bitcoin ahead of April’s Bitcoin Halving: Independent Reserve Cryptocurrency Index https://australianfintech.com.au/aussies-embrace-bitcoin-ahead-of-aprils-bitcoin-halving-independent-reserve-cryptocurrency-index/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 21:00:47 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/aussies-embrace-bitcoin-ahead-of-aprils-bitcoin-halving-independent-reserve-cryptocurrency-index/ Investor anticipation of the upcoming April Bitcoin halving has signalled a renewed sense of optimism for the digital asset.

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After cracking AUD$100,000, where to for Bitcoin? Jackson Zeng shares his insights https://australianfintech.com.au/after-cracking-aud100000-where-to-for-bitcoin-jackson-zeng-shares-his-insights/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 21:01:07 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=186728 Jackson Zeng, CEO of Caleb & Brown, a leading cryptocurrency brokerage and asset management firm, admits Bitcoin is firmly in the bullish segment of the market cycle.]]>