Currency

Jun
04

Coronavirus has fast-tracked our journey to a cashless future, but will cash disappear altogether?

When did so many Australians fall out of love with cash? A recent survey of consumer payment behaviour from the RBA suggests it’s been a long time coming.

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Jun
04

Airwallex launches new WeChat Pay solution

Global fintech leader Airwallex has launched a new payment acceptance service in Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore with WeChat Pay.

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Jun
03

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.

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Jun
02

Traders in Australia can now make hassle-free payments to China in USD and other major currencies with Harbour & Hills

Traders, corporates and SME/VSE businesses Down Under can now make hassle-free payments to China in USD, EUR and other major currencies.

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Jun
01

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.

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May
28

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.

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May
27

Facebook renames Calibra digital wallet to Novi

Facebook is renaming Calibra, the digital wallet it hopes will one day be used to access the Libra digital currencies, Novi.

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May
26

Coronavirus crisis sparks large bank withdrawals, despite looming cash transaction ban

Consumers are purchasing more of their goods and services digitally because of fears that the virus could spread through the handling of cash.

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