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Coverage of AUDC, AUDD and NZDSC across Australian, New Zealand and international media.
AUDC chief executive Effie Dimitropoulos says digital asset regulation must distinguish stablecoin issuers from trading and custody providers because their obligations and risks differ. She points to the proposed stored-value facility framework for payment stablecoins as recognition of their distinct role in payments and settlement.
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AUDC welcomed ASIC's proposed digital asset licensing guidance as a step towards a more trusted digital money ecosystem. The company argues that clearer custody, safeguarding and settlement standards for platforms can strengthen confidence in the infrastructure through which AUDD and other stablecoins are accessed and used.
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International FinTech highlights AUDC’s first AUDDapt cohort, with 12 projects selected to develop real-world AUDD use cases across institutional settlement, payments, education, clean energy and AI.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)Effie Dimitropoulos asks who needs an Australian dollar stablecoin, drawing on four years of building AUDD. Her answer: anyone who needs Australian dollars to move more efficiently, across borders, around the clock and into tokenised markets.
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AUDC signed an MoU with IDRX to explore direct Australian dollar and rupiah settlement without routing through the US dollar. The coverage shows AUDD being considered for a new Australia-Indonesia cross-border corridor.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)Direct stablecoin settlement between Australia and Indonesia is being explored by AUDC and IDRX for trade, business payments and other cross-border transactions. The proposal gives AUDD a potential role in regional Australian dollar and rupiah settlement.
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A new AUDC and IDRX agreement will explore a digital payments corridor linking Australian dollar and rupiah transactions. The development extends the potential use of AUDD in regional trade and settlement between Australia and Indonesia.
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AUDC is joining Circle's Arc network from launch, connecting AUDD with an ecosystem spanning payments, foreign exchange, trading and tokenised assets. The integration broadens the infrastructure through which institutions can access Australian dollar settlement.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)A planned US dollar stablecoin consortium has renewed questions about how local-currency stablecoins fit global finance. Effie Dimitropoulos argues that adoption will depend on governance, interoperability and useful infrastructure, positioning AUDD within connected multi-currency networks.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)Kasu was selected through AUDC's grant program to integrate AUDD into a tokenised private-credit offering. The coverage shows AUDD being applied to an Australian dollar lending use case designed to reduce foreign-exchange exposure.
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Effie Dimitropoulos explains AUDD's development alongside Australia's changing stablecoin environment, Project Acacia, interoperability and digital settlement. The interview traces how AUDD is moving from early development toward broader institutional use as financial infrastructure.
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Australia needs a stablecoin framework designed around payments rather than relying on broader digital asset rules, the opinion piece argues. For AUDD, the case is that fit-for-purpose regulation would create clearer pathways for institutional use and competition.
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InvestorDaily reports AUDC's move into New Zealand against demand for stronger local digital asset infrastructure and more efficient Trans-Tasman settlement. It introduces NZDSC as registered and names NZDC Limited as the issuer.
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Crypto News Australia reports that a customer paid for a meal at a Sydney takeaway using AUDD on Base, with the transaction settling on-chain in seconds. The report describes it as a possible first for Australian retail and gives AUDD a concrete point-of-sale payment use case.
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Jason Beale and Hamish Crittenden joined AUDC's leadership team while Rachael Jones was promoted, reflecting a focus on scale and execution. The appointments strengthen AUDC's product, operations, technology and ecosystem leadership as the business expands.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)Australian FinTech reported AUDD passing $1 billion in Stellar transactions, excluding activity on Coinbase and other networks. The coverage links the milestone to AUDD’s use in digital payments and decentralised finance.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)AUDC Co-Founder and CEO Effie Dimitropoulos discusses the implications of the US midterm elections for stablecoin regulation and adoption. She calls for Australia to build on its existing licensing framework, support domestic issuers and strengthen the Australian dollar’s role in digital payments and settlement across the Asia-Pacific.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)AUDC chief executive Effie Dimitropoulos says digital asset regulation must distinguish stablecoin issuers from trading and custody providers because their obligations and risks differ. She points to the proposed stored-value facility framework for payment stablecoins as recognition of their distinct role in payments and settlement.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)AUDC welcomed ASIC's proposed digital asset licensing guidance as a step towards a more trusted digital money ecosystem. The company argues that clearer custody, safeguarding and settlement standards for platforms can strengthen confidence in the infrastructure through which AUDD and other stablecoins are accessed and used.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)International FinTech highlights AUDC’s first AUDDapt cohort, with 12 projects selected to develop real-world AUDD use cases across institutional settlement, payments, education, clean energy and AI.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)Effie Dimitropoulos asks who needs an Australian dollar stablecoin, drawing on four years of building AUDD. Her answer: anyone who needs Australian dollars to move more efficiently, across borders, around the clock and into tokenised markets.
Watch the video (opens in a new tab)AUDC signed an MoU with IDRX to explore direct Australian dollar and rupiah settlement without routing through the US dollar. The coverage shows AUDD being considered for a new Australia-Indonesia cross-border corridor.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)Direct stablecoin settlement between Australia and Indonesia is being explored by AUDC and IDRX for trade, business payments and other cross-border transactions. The proposal gives AUDD a potential role in regional Australian dollar and rupiah settlement.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)A new AUDC and IDRX agreement will explore a digital payments corridor linking Australian dollar and rupiah transactions. The development extends the potential use of AUDD in regional trade and settlement between Australia and Indonesia.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)AUDC and PT IDRX Indo Inovasi agreed to explore a direct Australia-Indonesia settlement corridor using AUDD and IDRX. The coverage focuses on the potential for local-currency stablecoins to support trade payments without routing transactions through the US dollar.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)AUDC and IDRX are examining direct onchain settlement between Australia and Indonesia for trade and business transactions without using the US dollar as an intermediary. The Indonesian coverage adds a local view of AUDD's proposed role in the corridor.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)Australia-Indonesia cross-border payments could use a direct connection between AUDD and IDRX for import-export and business transactions. InvestorTrust presents the AUDC and IDRX initiative as a potential local-currency settlement route between the two markets.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)AUDC is joining Circle's Arc network from launch, connecting AUDD with an ecosystem spanning payments, foreign exchange, trading and tokenised assets. The integration broadens the infrastructure through which institutions can access Australian dollar settlement.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)Australia's digital payments outlook is tied to clearer regulation and connected infrastructure, with AUDC joining Circle's Arc network. The coverage links AUDD's wider institutional access to how Australia's regulatory framework and global settlement connections develop.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)Asian stablecoin corridors are expanding alongside new regulatory and infrastructure models, with AUDC contributing to the report and AUDD included in Australia's local-currency landscape. The analysis places AUDD within the broader development of regional digital settlement networks.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)A planned US dollar stablecoin consortium has renewed questions about how local-currency stablecoins fit global finance. Effie Dimitropoulos argues that adoption will depend on governance, interoperability and useful infrastructure, positioning AUDD within connected multi-currency networks.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)AUDC's Peter Cook joined Paul Stonham of BTC Markets and Caroline Bowler of Westpac at Intersekt 2026 to discuss the future of stablecoins in Australia's payments ecosystem, in a panel moderated by DECA's Amy-Rose Goodey. The discussion covered stablecoins in payments, settlement and treasury operations, and what broader adoption will require.
Watch the video (opens in a new tab)Kasu was selected through AUDC's grant program to integrate AUDD into a tokenised private-credit offering. The coverage shows AUDD being applied to an Australian dollar lending use case designed to reduce foreign-exchange exposure.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)Effie Dimitropoulos discusses how non-US-dollar stablecoins can interact with foreign exchange, institutional settlement, tokenised assets and traditional finance. The conversation places AUDD within the emerging multi-currency infrastructure being built around interoperable digital money.
Listen to the episode (opens in a new tab)Effie Dimitropoulos explains AUDD's development alongside Australia's changing stablecoin environment, Project Acacia, interoperability and digital settlement. The interview traces how AUDD is moving from early development toward broader institutional use as financial infrastructure.
Listen to the episode (opens in a new tab)SS&C's move to accept digital cash for tokenised investments points to growing institutional use of on-chain settlement. Financial Standard's coverage features AUDC chief executive Effie Dimitropoulos in its Expert Feed, alongside her analysis of where digital assets stand in 2026.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)Open USD could reshape business payments as large stablecoin networks expand into Australia, while AUDD is noted among local Australian dollar digital currencies. The explainer shows how AUDD sits alongside global US dollar infrastructure in a developing domestic market.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)Effie Dimitropoulos sets out how stablecoins, tokenisation, trade digitalisation and financial sovereignty are shaping Australia's digital dollar future. The interview presents AUDD as an Australian dollar settlement layer within a broader financial system undergoing structural change.
Listen to the episode (opens in a new tab)AUDC head of product and operations Jason Beale says digital settlement can reduce structural barriers to moving capital across jurisdictions, with institutions likely to adopt first. The argument positions AUDD as infrastructure for accessing and settling across global credit markets.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)Australia needs a stablecoin framework designed around payments rather than relying on broader digital asset rules, the opinion piece argues. For AUDD, the case is that fit-for-purpose regulation would create clearer pathways for institutional use and competition.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)Australian FinTech introduces AUDC as a new member and outlines its Australian dollar digital currency infrastructure, institutional focus and developer offering. The profile gives readers a concise view of AUDC's role in building commercial digital financial infrastructure.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)AUDC's planned New Zealand expansion is examined through its local dollar stablecoin and the country's developing digital asset environment. The coverage identifies NZDSC as registered and issued by NZDC Limited.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)AUDC appointed Andrew Kitchen as Chief Financial Officer and José Barroso as General Manager, Growth following an earlier expansion of its leadership team. The appointments add financial governance and commercial development capability as AUDC expands AUDD adoption and its New Zealand stablecoin offering.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)AUDC strengthened its leadership team after launching NZDSC, its New Zealand dollar stablecoin, appointing Andrew Kitchen as chief financial officer and José Barroso as general manager of growth. The hires support AUDC's next phase of expansion across Australia, New Zealand and global markets.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)AUDC's executive appointments are used to show how stablecoin growth is changing leadership and capability needs across financial services. The hires strengthen AUDC's finance and commercial leadership as institutional digital asset activity develops.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)Fintech News Australia frames AUDC's New Zealand entry against a gap in local institutional digital asset infrastructure. The coverage presents NZDSC to a regional fintech audience as a registered stablecoin from NZDC Limited.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)Effie Dimitropoulos says New Zealand has lagged other markets in developing institutional stablecoin infrastructure as AUDC expands into the country. The article identifies NZDSC as registered, with NZDC Limited named as its issuer.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)InvestorDaily reports AUDC's move into New Zealand against demand for stronger local digital asset infrastructure and more efficient Trans-Tasman settlement. It introduces NZDSC as registered and names NZDC Limited as the issuer.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)AUDC is expanding its digital currency platform into New Zealand, where the coverage points to limited institutional stablecoin infrastructure. Australian FinTech introduces NZDSC as registered and identifies NZDC Limited as issuer.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)Crypto News Australia reports that a customer paid for a meal at a Sydney takeaway using AUDD on Base, with the transaction settling on-chain in seconds. The report describes it as a possible first for Australian retail and gives AUDD a concrete point-of-sale payment use case.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)Project Acacia's findings point to significant economic potential from tokenisation in Australian financial markets, with AUDD participating in the project. Effie Dimitropoulos calls for practical adoption and regulatory frameworks to advance alongside institutional tokenised settlement.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)Project Acacia reinforced industry arguments that stablecoins and tokenisation will matter to Australian financial markets. Effie Dimitropoulos says regulation, settlement infrastructure and industry coordination must progress together, connecting AUDD with Australia's institutional tokenisation work.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)Australia is moving from digital asset experimentation toward practical wholesale use, according to coverage of the RBA's Project Acacia findings. The analysis situates AUDD within Australia's effort to develop tokenised financial infrastructure alongside leading global markets.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)US stablecoin legislation is presented as a reference point for Australia's developing digital payments framework. Effie Dimitropoulos argues Australia needs purpose-built stablecoin rules, linking AUDD's broader adoption to clearer regulatory treatment designed for digital money.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)AUDC expanded its senior team with former UBS director Jason Beale and technology leader Hamish Crittenden. The appointments add financial markets, product, operations and technology experience as AUDC builds the capability required for its next stage of growth.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)Jason Beale and Hamish Crittenden joined AUDC's leadership team while Rachael Jones was promoted, reflecting a focus on scale and execution. The appointments strengthen AUDC's product, operations, technology and ecosystem leadership as the business expands.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)AUDC added Jason Beale and Hamish Crittenden to its leadership team and promoted Rachael Jones as it scales technology, product, partnerships and distribution. The changes build operating capacity across several functions central to AUDC's growth plans.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)Banking-style accountability rules could be disproportionate for newer stablecoin firms, according to industry concerns covered by Capital Brief. The debate matters to AUDC because it will shape the governance obligations applied to Australian stablecoin issuers as licensing develops.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)Questions over the ASX's pace on tokenisation are raising concerns that Australia could fall behind other financial markets. The discussion matters to AUDD because institutional adoption depends partly on the broader market infrastructure supporting tokenised assets and settlement.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)AUDC and XDC Network created the AUDDapt grant program to give Australian SMEs funding, technical guidance and digital payment infrastructure. The program gives AUDD a practical route into business use cases where cross-border payment friction remains a problem.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)Coinbase Australia's expanded ASIC authorisation is covered alongside AUDC's earlier Australian Financial Services Licence for non-cash payment facilities. The comparison places AUDC's licensing milestone within the wider formalisation of Australia's digital asset sector.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)XDC Network's Sean White explains how the AUDDapt program with AUDC gives SMEs grant funding and access to digital payment infrastructure. The interview places AUDD at the centre of a partner-led effort to test new business payment use cases.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)Australia's Senate passed the Digital Assets Framework Bill, drawing industry support alongside requests for targeted changes. Effie Dimitropoulos calls for clearer stablecoin classification and implementation, linking AUDD's adoption to a more payments-aligned regulatory framework.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)Stablecoins could become core infrastructure for agentic commerce as software agents begin making transactions. Effie Dimitropoulos says digital money and settlement rails are suited to automated activity, placing AUDD within emerging machine-led payment and commerce models.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)The RBA's Project Acacia has strengthened the case for further tokenisation work in Australia. Effie Dimitropoulos argues regulation and market infrastructure must develop together, connecting AUDD's progress with the country's broader institutional tokenisation agenda.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)Australia's draft digital asset laws raise unresolved questions about custody and asset classification. Effie Dimitropoulos supports the legislation but calls for stablecoins to be treated more clearly as payment instruments, a distinction directly relevant to AUDD.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)A Senate committee recommended Australia's Digital Assets Framework Bill proceed, while industry sought clearer stablecoin definitions and implementation. Effie Dimitropoulos supports the bill and calls for payments-aligned treatment that gives AUDD a clearer regulatory path.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)Australia's emerging crypto licensing regime still leaves stablecoins without a complete dedicated framework. Effie Dimitropoulos says interim Australian Financial Services Licence arrangements are only a pathway, showing the policy gap AUDC still faces despite existing authorisation.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)XDC Network and AUDC launched the AUDDapt grant program for Australian SMEs seeking alternatives to traditional cross-border processes. The initiative gives participating businesses funding, technical support and access to infrastructure while creating practical use cases for AUDD.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)Stablecoins are shifting from speculative digital assets toward scalable payment infrastructure, with AUDD used to illustrate that transition. The ausbiz segment presents Australian dollar digital money as part of the infrastructure for faster, more efficient value transfer.
Watch the video (opens in a new tab)Effie Dimitropoulos is profiled among women shaping Australian finance, with her work building AUDC framed against stablecoins moving beyond their early crypto roots. The feature gives readers context on the leadership and financial infrastructure focus behind AUDC.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)Digital assets are separating into speculative crypto activity and practical financial infrastructure, the opinion piece argues. AUDD is cited within a settlement layer used for business payments, treasury operations and institutional liquidity, framing its adoption around utility rather than trading.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)Novatti's investment in AUDC is examined after ASIC granted the company an Australian Financial Services Licence. The coverage links AUDC's licensing progress with lower regulatory barriers for institutions while noting Novatti's continuing exposure to the company.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)ASIC granted AUDC an Australian Financial Services Licence to provide non-cash payment facilities, formalising its authority to offer the relevant regulated financial service in Australia. The announcement explains how the licence fits AUDC's governance and compliance position.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)AUDC received an Australian Financial Services Licence as offshore stablecoins increased competition for Australian activity. Effie Dimitropoulos says clearer licensing can support Australian dollar digital infrastructure and keep more financial activity connected to the local market.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)ASIC granted AUDC an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) to issue and operate regulated non-cash payment facilities in Australia. The authorisation follows an extensive regulatory review and places AUDD within Australia's evolving financial services framework, supporting its use in payments, settlement and tokenised asset markets.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)Australia's crypto sector is maturing as institutional adoption grows and stablecoins move into practical financial activity. Effie Dimitropoulos says AUDD is already being used in real-world settlement, presenting utility as a marker of the sector's development.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)A Bitcoin sell-off prompted a broader look at where digital asset growth may come from next. Effie Dimitropoulos says stablecoins are moving into financial market infrastructure and practical use, with AUDD appearing in payments and settlement.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)XDC Network partnered with AUDC to modernise payment infrastructure for business transactions between Australia and the United States. The partnership puts AUDD into a cross-border trade context focused on faster settlement and lower friction for importers and exporters.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)Stablecoin Insider's 2025 year-end report features AUDC and commentary from CEO Effie Dimitropoulos on AUDD's reserves, governance and institutional use cases. The report places AUDD within the development of regulated local-currency stablecoins for payments, settlement and treasury activity.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)Australian FinTech reported AUDD passing $1 billion in Stellar transactions, excluding activity on Coinbase and other networks. The coverage links the milestone to AUDD’s use in digital payments and decentralised finance.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)Coinbase announced that AUDD would be listed alongside XSGD, making it the first Australian dollar stablecoin on its platform. The article explains how users could convert Australian dollars to AUDD.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)AUDD launched on Hedera as the first commercial deployment of Hedera Stablecoin Studio. The launch brings AUDD to Hedera’s network for enterprise and institutional payments.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)Crypto.news reported that UDPN added AUDD to its platform alongside US dollar and euro stablecoins. Effie Dimitropoulos said the integration could improve flexibility for international payments.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)CryptoSlate reported AUDD’s expansion to the XRP Ledger, where users could access it through compatible wallets for payments and trading. The article also notes AUDD’s earlier launch on Stellar.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)The Sentiment covered AUDD going live on the XRP Ledger and its use for payments and trading with other XRPL-based tokens. The article links the deployment to Novatti’s broader stablecoin roadmap.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)Novatti announced AUDD’s planned launch on Stellar, with direct one-to-one Australian dollar swaps. The coverage outlines the stablecoin’s intended role in payments, remittances and settlement.
Read the article (opens in a new tab)Novatti announced plans to issue an Australian dollar-backed stablecoin on the XRP Ledger with support from Ripple. The article records the early development of AUDC, before the stablecoin launched as AUDD.
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