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.
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.
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.
Bitcoin’s been bruised but will begin bounce back if US Federal Reserve cuts rates: deVere
Bitcoin will rebound if the US Federal Reserve cuts rates at their next meeting, predicts the deVere Group CEO Nigel Green.
OKX expands USDG rewards program, offering Australians up to 4.1% yields amid rising USD strength
While most stablecoins simply hold value, USDG on OKX also delivers automatic weekly rewards.
From margins to mainstream: Crypto AFSLs signal industry maturity
Digital assets are now an integral and consequential component of our mainstream financial services industry.
