Another billion-dollar year for investment in Australian startups in 2019
Australian startups saw a continued rise in venture capital funding in 2019, rising to US$1.145 billion, up from US$1.033 billion in 2018 according to KPMG
Australia to focus on blockchain potential with new roadmap
The roadmap says blockchain has the potential to create jobs, create new economic growth, save businesses money, and improve the nation’s productivity.
310 digital currency exchanges registered with Austrac
Austrac said it does not monitor the total volume of digital currency exchanges and does not monitor the total amount of money that passes through them.
Is Google trying to kill Bitcoin?
Google, the internet search giant that owns YouTube and the Android mobile operating system, has a fraught relationship with bitcoin and crypto.
Australian cryptocurrency exchange launches in Singapore
Australian based cryptocurrency exchange Independent Reserve announced the expansion of its services to Singapore and Asia Pacific.
APRA commits to fintech
APRA has formally recognised the important contribution of both the fintech and regtech sectors within Australia and will support their development.
Raiz wants ePayments Code overhauled to level financial services playing field
Raiz Invest is urging an overhaul of the ePayments Code as one critical measure to increasing competition and level the playing field.
Aussie company patents crypto rewards programs worldwide
An Australian company has a patent over crypto rewards programs worldwide – attracting the attention of one of the world’s biggest brands.
