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.
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.
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.
BTC Markets appoints Lucas Dobbins as Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director, and Paul Stonham joins as Chief Commercial Officer
BTC Markets have appointed Lucas Dobbins as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, and Paul Stonham joins as Chief Commercial Officer.

