The Ultimate Guide to Crypto
A curated Australian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Crypto.
What to know about Crypto
Australian Crypto News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Binance Australia backs AusCryptoCon 2026 in Sydney
More than 10,000 people are expected in Sydney as Binance Australia deepens its bet on the country's digital asset sector with a fifth straight year.
Block Earner & Century 21 Home Loans launch Bitcoin home loans
Borrowers can now use Bitcoin as deposit security for Australian homes, potentially avoiding forced sales and tax hits in a volatile market.
PhishByte warns of rising BEC scams hitting Australian firms
Australian firms are being urged to tighten payment checks as email impersonation scams drive AUD $166.8 million in losses.
Zerocap expands crypto trading with Integral technology
The move gives institutional clients real-time cross-currency pricing and tighter risk controls as Australia's digital asset rules harden.
Swyftx wins Australian licence to expand payment services
Closer oversight now gives the crypto broker a route to offer payments, deposits and derivatives services to Australian customers.
Block Earner wins Finnies award for consumer lending
Recognition could help Block Earner gain credibility with mainstream borrowers as crypto-backed loans move closer to regulated consumer finance.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Crypto
Ripple Treasury expands GSmart AI for finance teams
KAST launches Business stablecoin account for firms
Mphasis revenue rises as AI-led wins top USD $461m
Zato hails AI agents for accountants amid staff squeeze
Thunes ranks among top three in cross-border payments
Expert Columns
From wallets to accounts: The quiet convergence of crypto and everyday finance
Why security is a growth decision in digital assets
Digital identity: How it powers APAC's fintech boom
The 70% problem: Why checkout is still where eCommerce goes to die
Australia is building a stablecoin system that excludes consumers
The disappearance of crypto and the rebirth of finance
Tap into the future: How the University of Sydney transformed campus life with digital ID
Fintech must match tech progress with true inclusion
Why fintech needs more women in the room where risk decisions are made
A deep dive into ANZ's travel insurance landscape - through the lens of payments
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network.webp)
Recent Crypto News
Western Union taps Noah for stablecoin remittance service
Remittances could arrive faster and cheaper as Western Union rolls out a stablecoin option for customers in more than 200 countries and territories.
Trace Finance wins Grand Prix at 2026 Money Awards
The award highlights growing demand for regulated stablecoin infrastructure as Trace says it has handled more than USD $15 billion in cross-border volume.
Visa moves stablecoin prefunding into commercial use
Businesses can now use USDC to prefund cross-border payouts through Visa Direct, as the scheme moves from trials into live commercial use.
Mastercard & BVNK launch stablecoin money platform
Businesses handling cross-border payments will be able to move between fiat and stablecoins through one integration, cutting the need for multiple providers.
WisdomTree values Arbitrum on revenue, not token hype
Arbitrum's first-half income reached USD $6.19 million as WisdomTree's revenue-led valuation framework gives enterprise adoption new weight.
Marqeta & Coinbase expand stablecoin-backed card tie-up
Businesses could soon offer around-the-clock spending from stablecoin balances as the expanded link targets card programmes beyond crypto firms.
Coinpayments & Motorsport Lab add crypto booking option
The tie-up gives wealthy travellers and corporate clients another way to pay for high-value motor sports trips and Formula 1 hospitality abroad.
Ledger launches Atom security device for AI & crypto
It is aimed at people approving payments, identities and AI tasks on mobiles, with hardware controls designed to block spyware and mistakes.
Oobit launches AI payments for stablecoin purchases
Users in more than 75 countries can now approve AI-made purchases without handing assistants ongoing access to funds or card details.
Noah raises USD $38 million to scale stablecoin payments
The seed round will fund a New York office and expansion across 150 markets as businesses shift to stablecoin-based cross-border payments.
Visa study finds Asia-Pacific stablecoin interest rising
Stablecoins are edging towards mainstream payments in Asia Pacific, with 46% of consumers saying they may use them within five years, Visa found.
Walapay raises USD $4.6 million seed funding round
The fresh capital will fund licensing, banking ties and hiring as the payments platform expands direct links across Latin America, Africa and Asia.
Mastercard launches SME report as firms prioritise stability
New research shows 68% of SMEs now value stability over rapid expansion, prompting Mastercard to add business tools and cyber support.
HP warns of AI lures & QR phishing targeting crypto
Fake AI trading tools and QR code lures are helping hackers steal crypto logins and dodge desktop security controls.
D3 launches Frontier for priority access to new domains
Priority access to more than 1,600 new internet domains will be tied to blockchain vault deposits as ICANN opens its rare expansion round.
Payward, Ledger link self-custody with trading access
Crypto users will soon be able to trade and pay without giving up control of private keys, as the two groups join wallets to market access.
Thredd partners Velocity for stablecoin payments push
Clients could soon move and settle funds across card, fiat and stablecoin rails through a single Thredd platform, reducing prefunding needs.
Nu launches in US with multi-currency Global account
A wider customer base and new cross-border fees are in Nu's sights as it begins serving US savers and international payers.
Shufti launches bank account verification in 70 nations
Businesses can now confirm account ownership before sending payments, with Shufti's tool covering more than 70 countries and easing fraud checks.
Velocity raises USD $10 million extension to Series A
Visa-backed investors have lifted Velocity's Series A to USD $48 million as stablecoin payments gain traction with institutions.
