Days of cash payments numbered as 19% of Aussie wallets go digital
New research shows that 19% of Australians – equivalent to about 3.7 million – now use digital wallets such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay.
Where can you use bitcoin?
By using bitcoin as a way of paying transactions, the cryptocurrency may become a standardised way of paying for groceries or buying cars.
Shoppers flock to Raiz Rewards
Raiz Rewards purchases have surged as shoppers return to stores across Australia as the nation’s retail industry shows signs of bouncing back from COVID.
Central bank digital currency could be Australia’s monetary future
Central banks have an opportunity to innovate to keep pace with the changes in digital finance and a central bank digital currency is a potential solution.
FastBitcoins partners with Flexepin to expand global footprint
The deal with Flexepin (a subsidiary of payments company Novatti) expands FastBitcoins’ coverage to some 20,000 point-of-sale locations in Australia.
Visa wants to improve cryptocurrency technology
Visa wants other payment companies and banks to adapt to cryptocurrency technology as soon as possible.
Cash is safe says RBA, no need for digital currency
The Reserve Bank of Australia has rejected a digital currency and issued a firm vote of confidence in the future of cash in our economy.
Explaining digital gold – is it part of fintech?
With the world’s fiat monetary forms under tension and cryptocurrencies yet to accomplish balance, digital gold has wound up being an appealing option.
