Australians are buying Bitcoin instantly with New Payments Platform
Australians are now buying Bitcoin instantly via the world’s simplest Bitcoin and Lightning wallet – Wallet of Satoshi.
Fintech minister places target on capital
The government will be looking at ways to boost private sector investment in the fintech and regtech industry – Fintech Minister Jane Hume.
Awareness growing for neobanks
Consumer awareness of neobanks in Australia is growing with a number of these challenger banks leading in terms of brand recognition.
Aussie startups still being held back by local oligopolies: Stone and Chalk
Sydney-based innovation hub Stone and Chalk has said startups in Australia are being held back from success by the players that dominate the market.
‘We have too many regulators’: Zip co-founder
The plethora of financial sector regulators needs to be better coordinated to ensure new technology companies aren’t stifled by conflicting rules
Banks risk loss of US$3 billion in payments revenue to digital payments growth, non-bank competitors
Australian banks are at risk of losing US$3 billion in payments revenue by 2025 due to the growth of digital payments and competition from non-banks.
Why the rise of alternative finance matters
Nationally-awarded fintech lender Prospa has predicted another strong year of growth for the alternative finance sector.
StartupAus urges for policy changes to help local tech sector
StartupAus has called for specific policy amendments to be made that it believes would improve the maturity of the local tech sector.
