Australian FinTech

Mar
12

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.

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Mar
11

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.

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Mar
11

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.

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Mar
09

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.

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Feb
20

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.

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Feb
14

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.

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Feb
12

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.

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Feb
05

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.

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