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Australian consumers lead mobile wallet use and adoption of digital banking tools, beating users in the US or UK, according to a new survey by modern card issuing platform Marqeta.

Australian-listed blockchain focused game developer and publisher, Animoca Brands, has announced a joint venture to develop a cryptowallet application aimed at “educated everyday users” with little knowledge of digital currencies.

Australia's largest credit union CUA has "expanded its mobile wallet offering to members", adding Apple Pay for its eftpos rediCARD holders.

Semble, the New Zealand integrated mobile wallet app for mobile network operators, has added public transport to its service offerings.

Just because Australians love iPhones and contactless payments, that doesn't mean all three go together in Apple's eyes.

Apple’s big announcements next week look likely to include a major move into using the iPhone as a mobile wallet. It has signed deals with the major credit card companies.

Retail giant Coles has unveiled a new tap-and-go option for smartphone combining a credit card with FlyBuys - the Coles Mobile Wallet.

Electronic payments group Eftpos today announced it would begin mobile payments trials with selected Australian retailers in the next few months, taking advantage of the numerous NFC-enabled phones now on the market.

Sybase 365, a subsidiary of Sybase, Inc., the global leader in mobile messaging and mobile commerce services today announced its strategic alliance with the Qtel Group, a leading provider of telecommunications services. Sybase 365 will provide its leading mobile wallet (mWallet) software with comprehensive solutions support, delivering one of the most advanced mobile commerce services in the world.

Sybase 365, a subsidiary of Sybase, Inc., the global leader in mobile messaging and mobile commerce services, today announced an extension of its partnership with Western Union, with the completion of the Western Union Mobile Vendor certification process.