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FinTech Australia names 2026 Finnies winners in Sydney
Fintech

FinTech Australia names 2026 Finnies winners in Sydney

The honours highlight a sector under tighter scrutiny yet still adding more than AUD $13.6 billion to Australia's economy and employing 50,200 staff.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Block Earner wins first digital asset credit licence
Crypto

Block Earner wins first digital asset credit licence

The approval lets eligible Australians borrow against crypto holdings under direct oversight, as the sector seeks clearer rules and mainstream acceptance.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
FinTech Australia names Finnies finalists for 10th year
Data Protection

FinTech Australia names Finnies finalists for 10th year

The shortlist comes as the sector weighs new rules on payments, scams and data rights, with 160 finalists vying across 22 categories.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Worldpay link lets Australians buy crypto instantly
Crypto

Worldpay link lets Australians buy crypto instantly

Block Earner links with Worldpay to let Australians fund accounts instantly and buy crypto via major cards and mobile wallets.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
High Court to clarify legal definitions for digital assets
Crypto

High Court to clarify legal definitions for digital assets

Australia's High Court grants ASIC special leave to appeal over legal definitions of Block Earner's discontinued digital asset product, with costs ordered against ASIC.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2025
Block Earner gains AUD $8 million to grow crypto-backed loans
Crypto

Block Earner gains AUD $8 million to grow crypto-backed loans

Block Earner has raised AUD $8 million to expand its crypto-backed loan products amid strong demand and plans for growth in Australia and international markets.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Block Earner offers first Bitcoin-backed home loan in Australia
Crypto

Block Earner offers first Bitcoin-backed home loan in Australia

Block Earner launches Australia's first Bitcoin-backed home loan, letting investors use Bitcoin as security for deposit finance without selling their crypto.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
WeMoney & female leaders shine at 2025 Finnie Awards
Fintech

WeMoney & female leaders shine at 2025 Finnie Awards

WeMoney wins FinTech Organisation of the Year at 2025 Finnie Awards, with female leaders and diverse fintech firms also honoured across new categories.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Block Earner wins Federal Court appeal against ASIC in key crypto ruling
Fintech

Block Earner wins Federal Court appeal against ASIC in key crypto ruling

The Federal Court rules in favour of Block Earner, overturning ASIC's claims and ordering the regulator to pay the fintech firm's legal costs.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Block Earner launches crypto-backed loans amid rising costs
Crypto

Block Earner launches crypto-backed loans amid rising costs

Block Earner introduces crypto-back loans to alleviate rising living costs for Australians, leveraging blockchain technology.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2023

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FrankieOne & WeMoney shine at 2024 Finnie Awards in Sydney
Risk & Compliance

FrankieOne & WeMoney shine at 2024 Finnie Awards in Sydney

FinTech Australia's 2024 Finnie Awards celebrated 19 categories at Sydney's Doltone Wharf, honouring standout contributions in the evolving financial technology sector.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024