https://australianfintech.com.au/category/currency/ 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 https://australianfintech.com.au/category/currency/ 32 32 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]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/airwallex-reports-strong-momentum-with-83-revenue-increase-across-apac/ Tue, 10 Dec 2024 23:45:23 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=189302 Airwallex today reported strong year-on-year growth across the APAC region as the leading global payments and financial operating platform for modern businesses.]]> 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.]]> 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. ]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/introducing-australian-fintechs-newest-member-breezepay/ Wed, 04 Dec 2024 21:52:49 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=189249 Breezepay is dedicated to transforming the financial landscape by making global transactions fast, affordable, and inclusive through the power of stablecoins.]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/how-the-metaverse-will-reshape-money-payments-and-identity/ Mon, 02 Dec 2024 02:58:53 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=189204 The real world where payments take place is being augmented by a metaverse which promises to radically reshape the world of payments again.]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/airwallex-launches-airwallex-for-startups-in-new-zealand-to-support-next-generation-of-kiwi-startups/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:40:07 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/airwallex-launches-airwallex-for-startups-in-new-zealand-to-support-next-generation-of-kiwi-startups/ Australian-founded Airwallex is launching Airwallex for Startups in New Zealand, to help Kiwi startups to accelerate their growth.]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/introducing-australian-fintechs-newest-member-banqeta/ Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:00:11 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=188985 Banqeta is revolutionising corporate banking by seamlessly merging and offering both traditional and cryptocurrencies onto one convenient platform.]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/ripple-announces-its-rlusd-exchange-partners-for-global-distribution/ Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:24:02 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/ripple-announces-its-rlusd-exchange-partners-for-global-distribution/ Ripple, the leading provider of digital asset infrastructure for financial institutions, have announced its exchange partners and customers for RLUSD.]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/cryptocurrency-exchange-easy-crypto-turns-away-millions-in-customer-orders-in-world-first-disclosure/ Mon, 23 Sep 2024 21:38:47 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=188544 Cryptocurrency exchange Easy Crypto uncovered that investors want the industry to ‘level up’ in terms of providing a safe, secure investment environment.]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/australian-digital-dollar-audd-to-launch-on-hedera-network-following-partnership-with-hbar-foundation/ Fri, 13 Sep 2024 02:12:13 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=188470 Australian Digital Dollar (AUDD) partner with the HBAR Foundation to launch AUDD as a Hedera Token Service (HTS) token on the Hedera network.]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/udpn-expands-global-payments-infrastructure-integration-of-australian-digital-dollar-audd/ Tue, 03 Sep 2024 06:23:11 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=188381 In a significant move to expand its global payments infrastructure for regulated digital currencies, UDPN today announced the integration of the Australian Digital Dollar onto its platform.

]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/fp-markets-wins-two-awards-at-the-finance-magnates-pacific-summit/ Mon, 02 Sep 2024 02:46:59 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=188371 Multi-asset Forex and CFD broker FP Markets have claimed two prestigious awards at the Finance Magnates Pacific Summit (fmps:24).]]> 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.]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/worldfirst-offers-fast-digital-cross-border-payment-alternative-to-boost-global-sales-for-australian-smes/ Tue, 06 Aug 2024 04:57:03 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=188090 WorldFirst has tailored fast and secure cross-border business payment solutions for Australian e-commerce sellers and SMEs looking to capitalise on strong e-commerce growth trends.]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/up-introduces-travel-mode-the-ultimate-solution-for-aussie-travellers/ Thu, 01 Aug 2024 03:53:18 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=188056 Aussie digital bank Up launches Travel Mode to manage finances and keep track of spending in foreign currencies while abroad.]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/stables-expands-to-europe-with-its-stablecoin-virtual-card-powered-by-mastercard/ Mon, 22 Jul 2024 02:30:21 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/stables-expands-to-europe-with-its-stablecoin-virtual-card-powered-by-mastercard/ Australian stablecoin payment startup Stables have announced its expansion into Europe with their stablecoin virtual card.]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/deca-members-engage-in-crucial-dialogues-on-cryptocurrency-regulation-with-australian-government-leaders/ Mon, 22 Jul 2024 01:24:02 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/deca-members-engage-in-crucial-dialogues-on-cryptocurrency-regulation-with-australian-government-leaders/ The Digital Economy Council of Australia recently took part in two significant events aimed at influencing the future of cryptocurrency regulation in Australia.

]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/hsbc-partners-with-visa-currencycloud-and-tink-to-develop-the-zing-international-payments-app/ Wed, 10 Jul 2024 04:52:29 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/hsbc-partners-with-visa-currencycloud-and-tink-to-develop-the-zing-international-payments-app/ Visa and HSBC today announced the technological collaboration in support of HSBC Group’s new international payments app, Zing.]]> 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.]]>