China’s digital currency could challenge Bitcoin and even the dollar
China has begun a pilot program for an official digital version of its currency—with the likelihood of a bigger test at the Beijing Winter Olympics in 2022.
Fintech collaboration on the cards for Australia’s digital identity
The DTA has been working on Australia’s digital identity system, hoping to make the way people access government services simpler and more streamlined.
How Australia can improve its global fintech position
CPA Australia’s Dr Jana Schmitz emphasises the importance of a holistic and proactive approach towards promoting fintech and regtech.
PayPal on crime-fighting crusade as virus drives online payment surge
“Post COVID will be a very different world for e-commerce and payments,” said PayPal Australia’s new chief executive, Paul Ryan.
UK Fintech TransferWise enables Australian dollar direct debits, introduces “Pay with TransferWise” with Xero
TransferWise account holders can also manage all direct debits from their accounts, and receive notifications about upcoming payments or low balances.
Afterpay says no to credit checks, warns of big bank dominance
Afterpay has told a Senate Committee on fintech regulation that credit checks were irrelevant to its younger customer base.
Award-winning PrimeXBT platform reportedly grows operations in Australia
Award winning trading platform PrimeXBT appears to be on an aggressive expansion into Australia – its next stop on its tour of global domination.
Limepay: New buy-now, pay-later scheme here to disrupt Afterpay and Zip
Limepay is the newest buy-now, pay-later (BNPL) kid on the block but functions very differently to other payment platforms.
