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Australia's digital asset landscape is evolving – report
Crypto

Australia's digital asset landscape is evolving – report

A report into the Australian cryptocurrency industry has found almost half of Australians are unaware of the obligation to report crypto holdings to the ATO.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2023
Wise Platform improves cross-border money management
Fintech

Wise Platform improves cross-border money management

Wise Platform has launched a new way to help enterprises and their customers with cross-border money management.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Jun 2023
Zai appoints Shamus Hodgson as Group CEO
Fintech

Zai appoints Shamus Hodgson as Group CEO

Fintech company Zai announces the appointment of Shamus Hodgson as Group CEO, leading embedded payment orchestration solutions in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2023

Global Stories

Navigating the complexities of FX hedging and risk management
Fintech

Navigating the complexities of FX hedging and risk management

New technology is democratising access to FX expertise, providing a more detailed view of the global marketplace.

By Simon Bishop • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Jul 2023
Aryza launches financial software solution in UK and Ireland
IT Automation

Aryza launches financial software solution in UK and Ireland

The platform is designed to help businesses to optimise receivables management and generate more liquidity, according to the company.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2023
New phishing scheme targeting cryptocurrency users worldwide
Crypto

New phishing scheme targeting cryptocurrency users worldwide

The scheme showcases the ever-evolving tactics used by cybercriminals, reflecting cryptocurrency's increasing appeal.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2023
Edtech surging across Asia Pacific and Latin America
EduTech

Edtech surging across Asia Pacific and Latin America

As the market grows, companies are expanding their offerings and improving their financial infrastructure to remain competitive.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2023
Metaverse revolution redefining the gaming industry: Fact.MR
Virtualisation

Metaverse revolution redefining the gaming industry: Fact.MR

The global metaverse gaming market is expected to garner US$1.3 trillion by the end of 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 38.2% from 2023 to 2033.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2023
ACY Securities partners with Currencycloud to aid trade market access
Platform-as-a-Service

ACY Securities partners with Currencycloud to aid trade market access

ACY Securities partners with Currencycloud to accelerate their clients' access to trade in the global market using Currencycloud's plug-and-play platform.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jun 2023
E9pay and Currencycloud launch E9pay Collection Service
E9pay Collection Service

E9pay and Currencycloud launch E9pay Collection Service

E9pay partners with Currencycloud to launch a collection service, allowing Korean merchants and SMEs to send and collect funds worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2023
Developers generated US$1.1 trillion in sales in App Store in 2022
Application Performance Monitoring

Developers generated US$1.1 trillion in sales in App Store in 2022

App Store developers generated US$1.1 trillion in total billings and sales in the App Store ecosystem in 2022, 90% of which accrued solely to developers.

By Gaurav Sharma • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2023
SC Ventures exits stake in Metaco, the Swiss tech firm
Crypto

SC Ventures exits stake in Metaco, the Swiss tech firm

SC Ventures was an early investor in Metaco's vision for institutions to operate digital assets in a safe and compliant ecosystem.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 26th May 2023
Mastercard ramps up fraud protection for eCommerce
Marketing Technologies

Mastercard ramps up fraud protection for eCommerce

Tie-up offers MPGS customers access to Vesta's Payment Guarantee and Payment Protect solutions, resulting in higher transaction approval rates.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 12th May 2023
Impossible Cloud's cloud storage solution backed by web3 tech
Storage

Impossible Cloud's cloud storage solution backed by web3 tech

Impossible Cloud launches enterprise-grade cloud storage solution with web3 technology, offering increased speed, affordability, and security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Apr 2023
New clipper malware steals cryptocurrencies via fake Tor Browser
Malware

New clipper malware steals cryptocurrencies via fake Tor Browser

An ongoing disruptive cryptocurrency theft campaign affecting more than 15,000 users across 52 countries has ben discovered by Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2023
Trojanised WhatsApp and Telegram applications stealing crypto funds
Crypto

Trojanised WhatsApp and Telegram applications stealing crypto funds

Rhreat actors are going after victims' cryptocurrency funds using trojanised Telegram and WhatsApp applications.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Web3 startup Impossible Cloud certifies new data centre
Hyperscale

Web3 startup Impossible Cloud certifies new data centre

New location bolsters EU geo-fencing, scalability, compatibility, GDPR compliance, ease-of-use and more for Impossible Cloud's decentralized solution.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 19th May 2023