Australia

Digital wallets capture 65% of APAC payments market in 2025
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2 June, 2026

Digital wallets capture 65% of APAC payments market in 2025

Digital wallets dominate APAC payments with 65.12% market share by 2025, driven by contactless tech and seamless payment solutions in...
Australia warns of crypto investment scams on messaging apps
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1 June, 2026

Australia warns of crypto investment scams on messaging apps

Australia's ASIC warns of rising digital asset investment scams, targeting young investors through social media and messaging apps.
Cybersecurity strains grow as AI challenges Australian banks
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6 May, 2026

Cybersecurity strains grow as AI challenges Australian banks

Australia’s banks urged to upgrade cybersecurity as AI threats evolve fast, with APRA flagging gaps in current safeguards and rising...
Australia mandates licenses for crypto exchanges, custodians
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6 April, 2026

Australia mandates licenses for crypto exchanges, custodians

Australia's new digital assets legislation mandates crypto-related platforms to hold an AFSL, ensuring consumer protection akin to traditional finance.
Binance Australia fined $6.9M over trading losses
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31 March, 2026

Binance Australia fined $6.9M over trading losses

Oztures Trading, operating as Binance Australia Derivatives, faces a $6.86M penalty for misclassifying clients and exposing them to high-risk products.
Ripple buyback, deals signal IPO ambitions
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18 March, 2026

Ripple buyback, deals signal IPO ambitions

Ripple announces a $750M share buyback and seeks an Australian Financial Services License through BC Payments, expanding its global infrastructure.