Australian Senate recommends digital assets legislation be passed
This week, The Senate Economics Legislation Committee handed down a report noting that the draft digital assets legislation should be passed.
Five-minute Bitcoin bets mirror gambling and risks the credibility of crypto: deVere Group
Five-minute Bitcoin bets, the new craze sweeping crypto, is more akin to gambling not investing, and could damage the reputation of a serious financial asset.
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.
Global fintech KAST raises US$80 million in Series A funding
Global fintech KAST have raised US$80 million in Series A funding, co-led by QED Investors and Left Lane Capital.
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.
Unlocking Australia’s $24 billion digital finance dividend: New DFCRC report outlines productivity gains and policy path to accelerate growth
Australia could unlock a $24 billion annual economic opportunity from digital finance innovation, according to new research from DFCRC.
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.
Clearstream, DTCC, and Euroclear map the course to interoperability and drive widespread adoption of Digital Asset Securities
Clearstream, The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, and Euroclear released their latest collaborative white paper titled “Building the Path Towards Digital Asset Securities Interoperability”.
