FinTech review submissions to be re-opened
Senator Andrew Bragg, chair of the Select Senate Committee on FinTech and RegTech, has revealed his intention to re-open submissions into the fintech review
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.
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.
Australia to focus on blockchain potential with new roadmap
The roadmap says blockchain has the potential to create jobs, create new economic growth, save businesses money, and improve the nation’s productivity.
APRA commits to fintech
APRA has formally recognised the important contribution of both the fintech and regtech sectors within Australia and will support their development.
Central banks band together to consider issuing their own digital currencies
Central banks around the world are collaborating on a study of digital currencies and their potential uses, the Bank of England said in a Tuesday statement.
Coinspot receives approval to become Australian-based crypto exchange
CoinSpot has announced they have been successful in their application to be registered by AUSTRAC to provide exchange services for crypto.
