http://australianfintech.com.au/ Connecting Australian FinTech Fri, 17 Jan 2025 02:52:39 +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 http://australianfintech.com.au/ 32 32 https://australianfintech.com.au/visa-calls-on-rba-review-to-support-investment-in-australias-payment-security-and-innovation/ Fri, 17 Jan 2025 02:52:39 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=189478 Visa welcomes the consideration of surcharging reform while reinforcing that a resilient and future-ready payments system in Australia will require appropriate levels of investment and a balanced regulatory approach.]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/carsales-partners-with-monoova-to-launch-industry-leading-payments-solution/ Wed, 18 Dec 2024 22:25:52 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=189391 Carsales has partnered with payments platform Monoova to launch a ground-breaking solution that makes buying and selling a vehicle online safer, simpler, and more efficient.]]> 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.

]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/new-rba-data-shows-a-rapid-rise-in-digital-payments-in-australia/ Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:41:44 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=189295 New data released today from the Reserve Bank of Australia shows Australians continue to embrace the ease of mobile wallets when making digital payments.]]> 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.]]> 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/new-blockchain-platform-mezfi-launches-to-democratise-mezzanine-finance-for-everyday-investors/ Thu, 14 Nov 2024 22:15:28 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=189048 MezFi is set to shake up the Australian investment landscape with a groundbreaking platform set to democratise access to mezzanine finance in the property sector.

]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/what-does-a-trump-president-mean-for-banking-fintech-and-crypto/ Wed, 13 Nov 2024 23:48:10 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=189011 What does a Trump Presidency hold for financial services post 2025?]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/global-payments-giant-visa-welcomes-reserve-bank-of-australia-consultation/ Sun, 20 Oct 2024 22:21:02 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=188811 Global payments giant Visa have welcomed the consideration of reform by the Australian Government and the RBA regarding surcharging on digital payments.

]]> 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/rea-group-acquires-19-9-of-fintech-lender-athena-home-loans-for-62-million/ Thu, 26 Sep 2024 04:42:06 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=188600 ASX-listed REA Group have today announced that it has agreed to acquire a 19.9% interest in Athena Home Loans.

]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/blockchain-apac-unveils-the-2024-da-top-50-impact-list-recognising-australias-most-influential-figures-in-digital-assets/ Mon, 29 Jul 2024 02:20:58 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/blockchain-apac-unveils-the-2024-da-top-50-impact-list-recognising-australias-most-influential-figures-in-digital-assets/ Blockchain APAC has today formally revealed The [DA] Top 50 Impact List for 2024, following its premier event in Sydney last week.​]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/the-next-trends-in-australian-payments/ Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:46:10 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/the-next-trends-in-australian-payments/ James Vatiliotis, Head of Product at Zeller, shares his insights on the innovation we can expect to see in payment technology over the next 12 months.]]> 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.

]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/kraken-unveils-qualified-custody-solution-for-crypto-in-the-us/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 05:20:13 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/kraken-unveils-qualified-custody-solution-for-crypto-in-the-us/ Kraken Institutional have formally launched its qualified custody solution, offered through Kraken Financial, its state-chartered bank.]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/igodirect-launches-australias-first-web-to-wallet-digital-prepaid-card-issuing-powered-by-true-rewards/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:37:53 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=186681 iGoDirect have announced its new ‘Web to Wallet’ product, enabling companies to instantly issue and provision digital prepaid cards from a website directly to Apple Pay and Google Pay.

]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/aussie-interest-and-investment-in-crypto-gains-momentum-despite-cost-of-living-crunch-independent-reserve-research/ Tue, 20 Feb 2024 22:54:51 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=186317 Despite rising interest rates and cost of living pressures impacting investors, Australians’ interest and investment in crypto remains high and continues to gain momentum.]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/entrust-2024-predictions-banking-and-payments/ Tue, 16 Jan 2024 22:30:33 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=185990 “In Australia throughout 2023 there has been approximately 99,736 reports of phishing scams, amounting to $25,219,813 lost by victims to date.]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/what-lit-up-the-australian-economy-in-2023-and-what-to-expect-in-2024/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 22:23:40 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=185797 Moomoo Australia Chief Market Strategist Matt Wilson shares his commentary on 2023 in review, and what to expect in the new year.

]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/global-x-chases-down-competitors-after-stellar-first-year-performance/ Wed, 06 Dec 2023 01:33:25 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=185720 Global X’s AUM hit $6 billion during 2023 and the internationally backed ETF provider is looking to continue its growth by reaching $10 billion by the end of 2025.]]>