FinTech

Feb
27

Aussie fintech investment up 252%

Investment in Australia’s fintech sector “smashed previous records” last year, jumping up to $2.9 billion according to data from KPMG.

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Feb
26

How does cryptocurrency work?

About 25 million people around the world use bitcoin, a type of cryptocurrency that lets consumers buy goods and services, or trade their coins for a profit

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Feb
24

5th Annual FinTech Awards 2020 announced – Diversity reflects growth of fintechs and Neo-Banks

The 5th Annual Australian FinTech Awards 2020 will be held in Sydney on Thursday 6th August.

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Feb
24

Cryptocurrency explained on the latest episode of The Simpsons

The Simpsons featured a two-minute segment explaining how cryptocurrency and blockchain work with the actor who played Sheldon Cooper on The Big Bang Theory

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Feb
24

ACS CEO highlights opportunities for fintech sector

Australian businesses could reap up to $16b in benefits from a thriving Australian fintech sector, ACS CEO Andrew Johnson told Senators.

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Feb
21

Fintech fundraising grew strongly in major markets in 2019, Accenture

Investment in fintech has risen sharply in most major markets in 2019, led by the US and UK and emerging economies such as India and Brazil: Accenture

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Feb
21

Aussie blockchain startup Power Ledger wants changes to ICO tax rules

Blockchain startup Power Ledger executive chairman Dr Jemma Green asked that more consideration be given to allowing ICOs to operate in Australia.

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Feb
20

Aussie startups still being held back by local oligopolies: Stone and Chalk

Sydney-based innovation hub Stone and Chalk has said startups in Australia are being held back from success by the players that dominate the market.

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