JobKeeper package could now offer relief to pre-revenue startups
The government’s wage subsidy package may offer support to pre-revenue startups, with the government indicating there will be alternative eligibility tests.
Libra crypto gets revamp
Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency will now be available as a single-currency stablecoin, assuaging some of the concerns of regulators.
Western Union looking into Ripple for cross-border payments
International money transfer firm Western Union is studying and deliberating the “payments-as-a-service” (PaaS) model that Ripple currently implements.
GoldFund.io (CRYPTO:GFUN) launches digital cryptocurrency exchange for trading gold
Australian fintech company GoldFund.io (CRYPTO:GFUN) has launched a digital cryptocurrency exchange to trade physical and digital gold.
R&D finance is safe harbour for fintechs in COVID-19 storm
Radium Capital has seen a 44% jump in the number of Australian fintechs applying for R&D finance advances over the past 12 months.
The coronavirus will accelerate the trend towards a cashless society
The world after the coronavirus will probably be more digitised, and payment systems likely to be impacted by this as any other aspect of daily life.
SendGold update – Ramping up services as gold demand skyrockets
As the impact of COVID-19 continues, the demand for gold continues to increase and SendGold want to let you know they are ramping up their services to you.
COVID-19 creates threats and opportunities for fintechs
The global Covid-19 pandemic will also produce opportunities for fintechs given we’re relying on technology now more than ever.