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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Why Australia is falling behind on AI
Catriona Wallace of Flamingo AI, said although businesses were adopting voluntary AI ethics principles, there are no AI-specific laws governing the space.
Government passes laws extending fintech regulatory sandbox – finally
The government has passed new laws to finally bring its much-discussed fintech regulatory sandbox into reality.
RMIT’s Blockchain Innovation Hub gets a $6m boost
Victoria’s RMIT University has funneled an additional $6 million towards its Blockchain Innovation Hub
