Mastercard launches global Mastercard Crypto Partner Program with 85 Firms
The Mastercard Crypto Partner Program is a new global initiative that brings together more than 85 crypto‑native companies.
Ripple to secure Australian Financial Services Licence via proposed acquisition of BC Payments Australia
Ripple today announced plans to secure an Australian Financial Services Licence, further expanding its regulated footprint in Asia Pacific.
Global fintech KAST raises US$80 million in Series A funding
Global fintech KAST have raised US$80 million in Series A funding, co-led by QED Investors and Left Lane Capital.
Bitcoin hits 20 million coins officially mined
Bitcoin has officially mined 20 million coins. This means 95.24% of all Bitcoin that will ever exist is now in circulation.
Clearstream, DTCC, and Euroclear map the course to interoperability and drive widespread adoption of Digital Asset Securities
Clearstream, The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, and Euroclear released their latest collaborative white paper titled “Building the Path Towards Digital Asset Securities Interoperability”.
Ripple announces the expansion of the Ripple Payments platform with end-to-end fiat and stablecoin capabilities
Ripple today announced a major expansion of Ripple Payments – its solution for moving money across both traditional and digital rails.
Pepperstone launches dedicated crypto exchange in Australia under Pepperstone Crypto brand
Global trading platform Pepperstone has officially launched its dedicated spot crypto exchange in Australia under the brand Pepperstone Crypto.
ASIC granting AFSL to AUDC highlights the value created by Novatti
ASIC granting this AFSL to AUDC continues to highlight the value created by Novatti’s incubation of AUDC.

