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.
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.
Bitcoin hits 20 million coins officially mined
Bitcoin has officially mined 20 million coins. This means 95.24% of all Bitcoin that will ever exist is now in circulation.
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.
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.
AUDC granted AFSL by ASIC to provide non-cash payment facilities
AUDC has been granted an AFSL by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) to provide non-cash payment facilities.
