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Block Earner Named Finalist in Three Categories at the 2026 FinTech Australia Awards
23 Apr 2026
Block Earner has been named a finalist in three categories, including Excellence in "Consumer Lending" for Crypto-Backed Loans, at the 2026 FinTech Australia 'Finnies Awards'.
Block Earner is a finalist in:
- Excellence in Consumer Lending
- Excellence in Web3 (Blockchain or Crypto)
- Most Innovative Fintech Product or Service
Presented by FinTech Australia. The winners will be announced on 18 June 2026 in Sydney.
Recognised for Excellence in Australian Crypto-Backed Loans
These nominations recognise Block Earner’s work helping Australians access AUD from their Bitcoin and other digital assets without selling and without giving up their long-term market exposure. Learn more about Crypto-Backed Loans.
Block Earner’s crypto-backed loans allow eligible customers to borrow AUD while continuing to hold Bitcoin and other supported cryptocurrencies. Customers use these loans for property deposits, business growth, investment opportunities and debt consolidation.
Pioneering Bitcoin-Backed Home Loans in Australia
Since launch, Block Earner has originated more than A$100 million in crypto-backed loans, providing Australians with access to AUD liquidity while allowing them to maintain exposure to Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and stablecoins, USDC and USDT.
By unlocking capital without requiring customers to sell their digital assets, Block Earner has helped inject significant funding back into the Australian economy for real-world uses.
In 2026, Block Earner launched Bitcoin-backed home loans, giving eligible Australians a new way to use their Bitcoin to strengthen their home buying position.
By combining digital asset-backed credit with traditional mortgage lending, Block Earner is creating a streamlined path from Bitcoin ownership to home ownership, property investment and refinancing.
Back-to-Back Award Wins in Web3 and Blockchain
Block Earner has previously won two consecutive FinTech Australia "Finnies Awards" in the blockchain and Web3 categories, reinforcing its position as one of Australia’s leading innovators in digital asset finance:
- 🏆 2024 Winner – Excellence in Blockchain/Distributed Ledger
- 🏆 2025 Winner – Excellence in Web3 (Blockchain or Crypto)
These back-to-back wins recognised Block Earner’s development of fast, flexible crypto-backed AUD loans, combining strong security, compliance and innovative lending infrastructure.
Crypto Loan Leadership in Australia
The Finnies Awards are among Australia’s most respected fintech awards, recognising companies that are reshaping financial services through innovation, technology and customer outcomes.
Block Earner’s 2026 finalist nominations build on a growing track record of industry recognition across consumer lending, digital assets and fintech innovation. Over the past two years, Block Earner crypto loans have received awards from Finder Awards, FinTech Australia, WeMoney and the Digital Economy Council of Australia.
Recent Award Wins
- 🏆 2026 Winner – WeMoney Cryptocurrency Awards – Best Crypto-Backed Lending
- 🏆 2025 Winner – Finder Innovation Awards – Most Innovative Team
- 🏆 2025 Winner – Finder Innovation Awards – Digital Assets & Web3 Innovation
- 🏆 2025 Winner – Finder Innovation Awards – Tech Innovation
- 🏆 2025 Winner – Finnies Awards – Excellence in Web3 (Blockchain or Crypto)
- 🏆 2024 Winner – Digital Economy Council of Australia Blockies – Financial Services Innovator of the Year
- 🏆 2024 Winner – WeMoney Awards – Lending Innovation of the Year
- 🏆 2024 Winner – Finnies Awards – Excellence in Blockchain/Distributed Ledger
Together, these awards recognise Block Earner’s contribution to the Australian fintech industry, particularly for crypto loans in Australia, Bitcoin-backed home loans, digital asset lending infrastructure, consumer lending innovation, and Web3 financial products.
Learn More
- Crypto-Backed Loans
- Bitcoin-Backed Home Loans
- About Block Earner
Congratulations to all finalists. Winners announced 18 June. We look forward to celebrating with the Australian fintech community at the 2026 Finnies Awards in Sydney.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this blog is general in nature and is provided for informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice, and should not be relied upon as such. Block Earner does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information presented. You should consider your own personal circumstances and seek professional advice before making any financial or investment decisions. Past performance is not indicative of future results. All investments carry risk. *Approved applicants only. Terms, conditions, fees and charges apply. Credit provided by Web3 Loans Pty Ltd ACN 668 516 952 and managed by Web3 Ventures Pty Ltd trading as Block Earner (ACN 655 090 869) authorised representative 551024 of Mortgage Direct Pty Limited ACN 075 721 434 Australian Credit Licence 391876.
