The Ultimate Guide to Decentralized Finance
A curated Australian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Decentralized Finance (DeFi).
What to know about Decentralized Finance
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) represents a transformative shift in the financial landscape, leveraging blockchain technology to create transparent, inclusive, and efficient financial systems. It challenges traditional centralized institutions by enabling peer-to-peer transactions and reducing barriers to entry, fostering financial innovation and accessibility.
Exploring recent trends and developments in DeFi reveals its expanding role—from the rise of stablecoins as reliable digital assets to innovations in blockchain interoperability and institutional adoption challenges. Readers will find insights into how DeFi is shaping new forms of investment, payment solutions, and governance models, alongside discussions on security, regulatory considerations, and the evolving crypto ecosystem.
Engaging with stories tagged under Decentralized Finance offers an opportunity to understand the dynamic interplay between technology, finance, and regulation, as well as practical implications for investors, developers, and consumers navigating this rapidly evolving space.
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Wise adds family & group travel tools for Australians
Shared spending and children’s cards aim to ease overseas money stress for Australian travellers, as 67% reported anxiety on recent trips.
Digital assets drive record growth in Australian SMSFs
Younger investors and cryptocurrency demand helped push Australia’s SMSF sector to a record 33,224 net new funds last financial year.
Pepperstone Crypto: Digital assets go mainstream as investors take control of financial future
Clearer rules and institutional flows are making digital assets easier for Australians to trade, particularly younger investors seeking diversification.
Macropod lists Australian-dollar stablecoin AUDM on OKX
Access to a regulated Australian-dollar token widens as OKX Australia adds AUDM, targeting faster payments and settlement for users.
Bolt Group buys Beem app from Australian Payments Plus
The app’s 3 million users will see no immediate changes as ownership shifts to Bolt Group, with the deal due to complete by June.
Visa finds Aussie SMBs rely on personal cards for cashflow
Tight cashflow is forcing many smaller firms to blur business and household finances, with 78% of leaders using personal cards for expenses.
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Coinbase wins Australia licence for retail derivatives
The approval puts Coinbase ahead of looming rules and opens the door for retail crypto derivatives in Australia.
Visa & Westpac launch digital fleet payments in Australia
Businesses will be able to track vehicle costs in real time as Visa and Westpac replace closed-loop fuel cards with mobile digital credentials.
Openmarkets appoints David Jenkins to lead DeFi push
The hire strengthens Openmarkets' bid to link trading systems with decentralised finance as it expands crypto and tokenised asset products.
Late payments threaten Payday Super for small businesses
Late payments leave Australian small firms fearing missed Payday Super, as Xero finds cash flow gaps and AUD $15,257 losses on average.
MONEYME unveils 1% cashback card as points lose shine
MONEYME launches 1% cashback credit card as new research shows Australians are turning away from complex points-based rewards schemes.
CBA warns young Aussies of fake job and dating scam losses
Young Australians lose over AUD $2.2 million as fake flexible job offers surge, with scammers recruiting money mules via texts and social media.
Zerocap unveils Bitcoin-to-ETF swap & credit tools
Zerocap unveils instant Bitcoin-to-IBIT swap, letting big investors move into BlackRock's spot ETF structure without exiting BTC exposure.
Openmarkets boosts board ahead of planned Nasdaq listing
Openmarkets adds two non-executive directors and a new CFO to bolster governance and growth plans ahead of its proposed Nasdaq listing.
Revolut hits 1m Aussie users, plans AUD $400m push
Revolut passes 1m Australian customers and vows nearly AUD $400m investment, stepping up its challenge to local digital banking rivals.
Digital gift cards reshape Lunar New Year in Australia
Cost-of-living pressures are pushing Australians to swap traditional red envelopes for digital gift cards this Lunar New Year.
Revolut unveils unified payments platform for Australia
Revolut Business launches an all-in-one acquiring platform in Australia, unifying online, in-person and account-to-account payments.
Security tops 2026 tech spend for Australian retailers
Security, privacy and data protection will command the biggest tech spend for Australian retail SMBs in 2026, ahead of AI and global growth.
BigCommerce expands global Stripe checkout integration
BigCommerce merchants worldwide gain Stripe's Optimised Checkout, adding Link, BNPL, local payment methods and AI fraud tools to boost sales.
Openmarkets in USD $300m SPAC merger for Nasdaq listing
Sydney-based Openmarkets to go public on Nasdaq via USD $300m SPAC merger with Lake Superior, targeting completion in 2026.
Binance restores AUD bank transfers for Australian users
Binance restores AUD bank transfers and PayID deposits for all Australian users, easing fiat access after months of card-only funding.
Binance bets on Aussie institutions to mature crypto
Binance is banking on Australian institutions and new rules to push crypto from speculative sideshow to mainstream finance by 2026.
Tiny Away lets guests book eco tiny houses with crypto
Tiny Away now lets guests book eco tiny houses with Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT, offering 20% off crypto stays via Coinbase Commerce.
Exclusive: KuCoin's James Pinch on regulation pivot
Crypto exchange KuCoin is opening a Sydney HQ, ramping up local hiring and regulation-first products as it chases Australian growth.
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.
CloudTech launches CobWeb Pay card to bring crypto to retail
CloudTech launches CobWeb Pay Mastercard in Australia, letting users spend cryptocurrency on everyday purchases wherever Mastercard is accepted.