Australia’s central bank will prohibit surcharges on debit and credit cards starting in October. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) announced its plans Tuesday (March...
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) says it has demonstrated that regulatory compliance can be embedded in cross-border transaction protocols. BIS announced Tuesday (Oct. 29) it made this...
People and businesses tend to think of crypto in one of two ways. The first is that crypto and blockchain more broadly are transforming technologies...
If Australia creates a digital currency, it will likely be the wholesale, not retail, variety. That’s according to a report issued Wednesday (Sept. 18) by the country’s...
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) plans to review the issue of surcharging in the buy now, pay later (BNPL) sector. This review comes as...
Paper money use is reportedly waning in Australia amid troubles at its top cash supplier. Linfox Armaguard, which moves 90% of cash to the country’s...
Australia’s younger consumers are increasingly embracing buy now, pay later (BNPL), a new survey shows. More than 40% of shoppers between 18 and 39 use the installment...
The Australian government has announced its plans to introduce new legislation that would empower the Reserve Bank of Australia to regulate digital payment services, including digital wallet...