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.
While the world dithers, China prepares to unleash a digital currency
China is rushing towards the development and distribution of a central bank digital currency while the rest of the developed world dithers along.
Australia needs to regulate cryptocurrency market to ensure it remains globally competitive
BTC Markets, is calling for regulatory oversight of the domestic cryptocurrency market amid a renewed surge in demand for Bitcoin and other digital assets.
Senate steps up fintech work
The Australian Senate last week voted to “expand the scope and length” of the Fintech Select Committee to further strengthen the country’s position.
Aussie blockchain community calls for more government support around the nascent tech
Blockchain Australia has again called on the government and regulators to provide more support for the local blockchain ecosystem.
‘Bias to yes’ missing from Aussie fintech landscape
Australia’s financial regulators should display a ‘bias to yes’ when dealing with fintechs and the new and innovative business models they bring.
ACCC’s Sims warns on big bank fintech takeovers
The ACCC’s Rod Sims has warned big bank acquisitions of fintech challengers could stifle competition and deny consumers future benefits from innovation.
