BTC Markets announce rebrand, lists DeFi token COMP
BTC Markets, Australia’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, today announce the listing of COMP, Compound’s native token, as well as new branding and website.
Crypto Checkup: Insights from the CEO of BTC Markets
Crypto hasn’t been immune to the recent selloffs, but the asset class continues to warrant plenty of discussion among analysts and commentators.
Home grown BTC Markets exchange adds home grown Power Ledger
BTC Markets is one of Australia’s relatively few home grown cryptocurrency exchanges, and it’s now listed Power Ledger (POWR), one of Australia’s relatively few home grown cryptocurrencies, as its eighth token. “At BTC Markets, our mission is to support the growth of innovative Australian projects, connecting them to Australian investors who understand the transformative potential of blockchain technology,” said BTC Markets co-founder Jarrod Crane. Power Ledger saw early international success with its ICO being the largest in Australia at the time, bolstered largely by overseas investments. It’s also one of relatively few cryptocurrencies to appreciate beyond its ICO price and continue growing. It’s quickly pushing towards real world adoption, with […]
BTC Markets dumps BPAY minimum
Cryptocurrency investors no longer stuck with a $500 minimum trade. Australian cryptocurrency marketplace BTC Markets has eliminated its $500 minimum for deposits made through the popular BPAY platform but has dropped deposits through rival POLi for now. The firm confirmed the policy change in a tweet on Sunday. “The BPAY minimum of $500 no longer applies,” it said. There’s a sting in the tale for local investors. While the BPAY limit has been lowered, BTC Markets has stopped supporting the Australian POLi payments platform. Previously it allowed deposits through POLi, albeit with a $3.30 per transaction service charge, but that’s no longer the case. “We have suspended POLi deposits for […]
How Australia is becoming a cryptocurrency continent: Markets, Regulations and Plans
The very nature of cryptocurrencies dictate that regulation, control, and by extension, a centralized system, do not fit in with what they stand for. They are supposed to be totally decentralized, and therefore not dictated by many rules. This made a lot of sense when cryptocurrencies were not in the spotlight, and not a major factor on the world stage. However, as mainstream adoption has increased, and more individuals have entered the market, so has the interest from governments and regulators around the world. This has culminated with the G20 summit sitting down and discussing how to fit this decentralized financial system into today’s global society. However, one nation is […]
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.
The Finalists of the 2024 Finnies awards have been announced
The finalists for Australia’s 2024 Finnies fintech business awards have been announced.
