Author: Australian FinTech

Apr
10

Swyftx announce Alex Harper and Andrea Yuen as acting Co-CEOs

The Board of crypto platform Swyftx have appointed Alex Harper and Andrea Yuen as acting Co-Chief Executive Officers of the business.

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Apr
08

Crypto platform Coinbase Australia receives Australian Financial Services License from ASIC

Global crypto platform Coinbase today announced that its Australian subsidiary, Coinbase Australia, has been granted an Australian Financial Services License.

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Mar
20

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.

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Mar
20

Five-minute Bitcoin bets mirror gambling and risks the credibility of crypto: deVere Group

Five-minute Bitcoin bets, the new craze sweeping crypto, is more akin to gambling not investing, and could damage the reputation of a serious financial asset.

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Mar
18

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.

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Mar
10

Unlocking Australia’s $24 billion digital finance dividend: New DFCRC report outlines productivity gains and policy path to accelerate growth

Australia could unlock a $24 billion annual economic opportunity from digital finance innovation, according to new research from DFCRC.

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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
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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