Crypto experts comment on the Australian Senate passing the Digital Assets Framework Bill
The Senate passed the Digital Assets Framework Bill today, marking a significant step in the regulation of digital assets in Australia.
Australian Senate recommends digital assets legislation be passed
This week, The Senate Economics Legislation Committee handed down a report noting that the draft digital assets legislation should be passed.
Australian crypto ownership hits record highs despite rising bank payment blocks: Independent Reserve
Australian crypto ownership has hit record levels, with 33% of Australians now owning cryptocurrency, up 31% from 2025.
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.
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.
Macropod secures strategic investment led by Betashares to scale Australia’s first regulated AUD-backed stablecoin
Macropod, the first licensed issuer of an Australian dollar–backed stablecoin, today announced a minority strategic investment led by Betashares.
Australian fintech Wayex launches Wayex Global in over 160 countries
Wayex Global is a digital-first financial platform leveraging its partnership with Bridge to combine a global USD account with Visa card access.
