LaunchVic unveils new four-year plan to boost Victoria’s startup sector
LaunchVic will release its four-year plan outlining how it will take Victoria’s $7billion startup sector to the next level from 2021-2024.
Blockchain Australia says gov’t still dismissing industry as a ‘wild west’
Blockchain Australia has warned that the country has fallen behind on the regulatory front due to the persistence of a dismissive “wild west” narrative.
Australia faces big choices on crypto regulation
The Select Committee on Australia as a Technology and Financial Centre has launched a new round of consultation.
Aussie cryptocurrency industry unanimously calls for fit-for-purpose regulation
Swyftx has asked the Senate Select Committee on Australia as a Technology and Financial Centre to look at regulation of the cryptocurrency industry.
US Federal Reserve considers introducing own cryptocurrency
The US Federal Reserve and the Treasury Department are considering introducing their own cryptocurrency, by way of a central bank digital currency, or CBDC.
Fintech inquiry ramps up its ambitions for Australia
A senate select committee on financial and regulatory technology will switch its focus to removing potential barriers to Australia becoming a fintech hub.
Fintech Committee asks for separate software R&D scheme for Australia
Bragg sounds fintech alarm in push for clearer crypto rules
NSW Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg has warned Australia’s fintech sector needs a clearer government policy framework on digital assets.
