Name: Smart Ways to Earn and Spend Your Crypto
Start: 2025-12-02T07:00:00.000Z
Location: The Precinct

**ONLINE-ONLY EVENT**

Join us for a special **Online Event - Behind the Build**, brought to you by **[Swyftx](https://swyftx.com/au/)**. This is your exclusive chance to peek behind the curtain of one of Australia's leading crypto platforms.

Swyftx's key Product Leaders, **[Tommy Honan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommy-honan/)** (Director of Product Innovation), **[Jemma Lang](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jemma-lang-503140156/)** (Product Manager), and **[Ricardo Fama](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardofama/)** (Snr Product Manager), will be on hand to dive deep into the company's core development philosophy, showing you how they build features with security and speed in mind.

* **Roadmap Reveal:** Get a first look at the major features and platform enhancements coming over the next 12 months. See the strategic direction driving the evolution of Swyftx.
* **Built With You:** Learn exactly how you can submit your ideas and directly influence the features we build. Discover how your feedback shapes the future of our platform.

This is your direct line to the teams building Swyftx. Bring your questions and prepare for a session of ultimate insight!

**🔗 RSVP now & secure your spot!**

📞 Zoom Link on the day: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85714753690

**About Swyftx**
Swyftx is an Australian cryptocurrency exchange. The multi-award winning business is the country’s top-rated exchange and supports around 1.3 million retail, business and SMSF customers across the ANZ region. Swyftx was founded in 2018 and is AUSTRAC registered.

**Speaker Biographies**
**[Tommy Honan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommy-honan/)** is Director of Product at Swyftx and a regular guest on one of the country’s most popular cryptocurrency podcasts, Tapping into Crypto. He was Swyftx’s first employee and is today one of Australia’s best known industry experts and advocates for Web3 technologies. He is a regular media contributor, having appeared in The Australian, Sydney Morning Herald, CoinTelegraph and many other leading publications.

**[Jemma Lang](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jemma-lang-503140156/)** is an accomplished Product Manager at Swyftx, heading the Customer Onboarding & Growth squad. Her career spans 7+ years of experience across diverse sectors, including FinTech, HR Tech, and e-commerce. Jemma is dedicated to building impactful, Aussie-grown products by applying her expertise in data analytics and customer engagement to create seamless and intuitive user experiences.

**[Ricardo Fama](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardofama/)** is a Senior Product Manager at Swyftx, where he leads the Advanced Trading Squad. Bringing 13+ years of leadership and project implementation experience from a wide range of industries, including Mining, Financial Services, and Education, Ricardo uses his broad expertise to build and deliver the sophisticated tools required by Swyftx's advanced user base.

**Other Information**
Please note that we do require you to sign in to ANY type of Zoom account in order to access the call. This is for security reasons. If you are presented with a Zoom message asking you to sign in with a 'Commercial Account', this just means you need to sign in with ANY type of Zoom account. You don't need a paid account. You can sign in with a 'Basic' (ie Free) account and access the meeting. See this article for more information from Zoom about this: [https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0068339](https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0068339)

**🌐 ===Additional Resources and Getting Connected===**
[https://www.allthingsblockchain.org.au/](https://www.allthingsblockchain.org.au/)
[https://www.linkedin.com/company/atb-blockchain](https://www.linkedin.com/company/atb-blockchain)
[https://www.youtube.com/@ALLTHINGSBLOCKCHAIN-ATB](https://www.youtube.com/@ALLTHINGSBLOCKCHAIN-ATB)
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[https://www.instagram.com/allthingsblockchain_](https://www.instagram.com/allthingsblockchain_)
[https://www.facebook.com/allthingsblockchain](https://www.facebook.com/allthingsblockchain)

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By becoming a member of this event group, you acknowledge that you have thoroughly read and comprehended the following statements:
We are **not financial advisors** and the information provided should be considered for general knowledge or educational purposes only. Before making any financial, legal, or business decisions, it is imperative that you conduct your research and seek independent professional guidance.

**✉️ Email Marketing:** By registering to attend this event, you acknowledge that we may share your email address with our event sponsor. We will only share your address if you have opted in to receive emails as part of your Meetup account settings.

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Behind the Build with Swyftx

Online event

**START TIME IS 5pm SYDNEY TIME**
**Register on Luma here:** [https://luma.com/azh81vfm](https://luma.com/azh81vfm). No registrations here on Meetup.

Join us as we unwind together over drinks and food on day one of the of Australian Crypto Convention!

Hosted by our generous major sponsor, **[Kraken](https://www.kraken.com/en-au),** we'll hear from their Australian Managing Director, **[Jonathon Miller](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathondesmondmiller/)**, about what's on their radar.

There will be prizes to give away, including international conference tickets for 2026.

**About Kraken**
**[Kraken](https://www.kraken.com/en-au)** is one of the world’s longest-standing and most secure crypto platforms. Their mission is to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. Globally, Kraken clients trade more than 400 digital assets and 6 different national currencies, including AUD (of course!).

Kraken was founded in 2011 and trusted by over 10 million individuals, traders and institutions around the world, Kraken offers professional 24/7/365 client support along with one of the fastest, most performant trading platforms available. Kraken has set the industry standard for transparency and client trust, and was the first crypto platform to conduct Proof of Reserves audits.

**About ALL THINGS BLOCKCHAIN**
**[ALL THINGS BLOCKCHAIN](https://www.allthingsblockchain.org.au/)** is a not-for-profit incorporated association providing educational meet-ups and social networking events to bring the community together to discuss and build the blockchain ecosystem.
​With over 7000 members and a brand that we are growing globally, ATB is proud to work with industry bodies, founders, builders and distributed ledger enthusiasts to educate and inform.

**🌐Follow Us To Learn More About What ATB is Doing:**
​[https://www.allthingsblockchain.org.au/](https://www.allthingsblockchain.org.au/)
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​[https://www.facebook.com/allthingsblockchain](https://www.facebook.com/allthingsblockchain)
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Krak on! Party Vibes with Kraken & Friends

3 Wise Monkeys Pub

**Start Time is 5pm Melbourne Time**

**Before the Blockies: Unpacking the Australian Landscape**
**Challenges, Opportunities & Context**

Let's gather on the night before The Blockies for an evening of real talk and relaxed connection at HWLE Lawyers’ Melbourne CBD offices. From 5pm on Thursday 27 November 2025, we'll gather as founders, professionals, and community members who are helping to shape Australia’s digital asset and blockchain landscape. Food, drinks, and great company provided.

Hosted by **[ALL THINGS BLOCKCHAIN](https://www.allthingsblockchain.org.au/)**, this event offers a chance to reconnect with industry peers and meet new movers and shakers before the champagne flutes and awards night glitz. Whether you're a seasoned builder or just getting started, this evening is designed to bring together passionate voices from across the sector.

Our speaker line-up includes legal, technical, and community leaders. Mizu Ardra will provide a high-level overview of where Australian regulation sits globally. Amy-Rose Goodey will speak to the evolution of the DLT space and DECA’s vision. Lisa Wade will close out by sharing the latest from Fableration

This event will be a good warm-up to The Blockies, and a celebration of the brains, brilliance, and blockchain community powering Australia’s digital future.

We do expect numbers to cap out for this event, so please dive in and register promptly!

**Meet Our Speakers**
**[Mizu Ardra](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mizuardra/)** is a Partner at HWLE Lawyers and a trusted adviser to leading fintechs, financial institutions, and fund managers. She is recognised as an expert in emerging financial technologies such as tokenization, blockchain, crypto-assets, and digital platforms. Her areas of expertise include digital assets and payments regulation, consumer credit, retail financial services, and financial crime laws (including anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing, sanctions, and anti-bribery).

**[Amy-Rose Goodey](https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-rose/)** \- Amy\-Rose Goodey is the CEO of the Digital Economy Council of Australia\, the national body representing blockchain\, digital assets\, and emerging technologies\. A recognised leader in digital policy and innovation\, she has led critical industry reform\, strengthened regulatory engagement\, and advanced Australia's role in the global digital economy\. With a career spanning medtech\, telecoms\, and digital infrastructure\, Amy\-Rose is known for her strategic clarity\, cross\-sector insight\, and commitment to building an open\, inclusive digital future\.

**[Lisa Wade](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-wade-she-her/)**[ ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-wade-she-her/)\- CCO of **[Fableration](https://www.fableration.com/)**. 2024 Australian Fintech Female of the Year Former CEO of DigitalX. Led launch of Australia's first physical BTC ETF Ex-Head of Blockchain at NAB. Web3 & ESG thought leader.

**About ALL THINGS BLOCKCHAIN**
**[ALL THINGS BLOCKCHAIN](https://www.allthingsblockchain.org.au/)** is a not-for-profit incorporated association providing educational meet-ups and social networking events to bring the community together to discuss and build the blockchain ecosystem.

With over 7000 members and a brand that we are growing globally, ATB is proud to work with industry bodies, founders, builders and distributed ledger enthusiasts to educate and inform.

**About HWLE Lawyers**
Through their combination of legal specialists and industry experience, **[HWLE Lawyers](https://hwlebsworth.com.au/)** has firmly established a reputation as a legal service provider of choice for organisations across Australia and internationally. HWLE Lawyers is the only fully integrated commercial law firm with offices in every State and Territory across Australia. Their rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia shows that clients and lawyers want to do things differently.

**About Fableration**
A fairer publishing model. **[Fableration](https://fableration.com)** helps writers earn, readers discover, and publishers thrive — beyond the algorithm, beyond Amazon. Fableration is leading a knowledge renaissance. It is a blockchain community that democratises storytelling & makes knowledge more accessible to all.

**About [DECA](https://deca.org.au/)**
As the peak industry body representing businesses and innovators engaging with blockchain, distributed ledger technology (DLT), digital assets, and intersecting technologies, DECA drives growth, fosters innovation, and strengthens Australia’s digital economy.

**🌐Follow Us To Learn More About What ATB is Doing:**
[https://www.allthingsblockchain.org.au/](https://www.allthingsblockchain.org.au/)
[https://www.linkedin.com/company/atb-blockchain](https://www.linkedin.com/company/atb-blockchain)
[https://www.youtube.com/@ALLTHINGSBLOCKCHAIN-ATB](https://www.youtube.com/@ALLTHINGSBLOCKCHAIN-ATB)
[https://x.com/allthingsblock](https://x.com/allthingsblock)
[https://www.instagram.com/allthingsblockchain_](https://www.instagram.com/allthingsblockchain_)
[https://www.facebook.com/allthingsblockchain](https://www.facebook.com/allthingsblockchain)

**✉️ Email Marketing:** By registering to attend this event, you acknowledge that we may share your email address with our event sponsor. We will only share your address if you have opted in to receive emails as part of your account settings.

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Before the Blockies: Unpacking the Australian Landscape

HWL Ebsworth Melbourne

**In-Person only event**
Join us in your festive gear as we come together for our final event of the year - we'll have prizes for best dressed Christmas attire!

Discover how to make your money work smarter in the digital era. **[Benjamin Killen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-grant-killen/)**, Co-founder of **[Finsightful](https://finsightful.au/)**, will share modern strategies for generating passive income — from simple earn products and sophisticated wealth management tools. Learn how to bridge the gap between traditional finance and DeFi, and explore practical ways to use your crypto for everyday spending.

We'll also be joined by **[David Bird](https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-bird-cfte-734a6a34a/)** Aka "ASX Trader", Founder of **[Mastering the Markets](https://masteringthemarkets.com/)** \| Certified Financial Technician \- CFTe \| Financial Analyst & Educator \| Investing & Trading Mentor \| Keynote Speaker \| News Corp columnist\.

**About Finsightful**
Finsightful is a future-focused financial services company which aims to help people navigate the opportunity of digital assets, while also combining the fundamentals of financial planning. They believe it’s genuinely possible for Australians to become millionaires within 5-10 years with simple strategies that focus on the long term. Working across 7 different industries, Ben has learnt a lot about wealth creation for Australians. It’s his mission currently to help people navigate the financial opportunities available to us to achieve economic security.

**Details:**

* **5:00 PM – 6:00 PM:** Networking and food and drinks
* **6:00 PM – 7:00 PM:** Presentation, Q&A
* **7:00 PM – 7:30 PM:** Networking and food and drinks continues
* **7:30 PM – 9:30** Networking offsite

🌐 **===Additional Resources and Getting Connected===**
[https://www.allthingsblockchain.org.au/](https://www.allthingsblockchain.org.au/)
[https://www.linkedin.com/company/atb-blockchain](https://www.linkedin.com/company/atb-blockchain)
[https://www.youtube.com/@ALLTHINGSBLOCKCHAIN-ATB](https://www.youtube.com/@ALLTHINGSBLOCKCHAIN-ATB)
[https://x.com/allthingsblock](https://x.com/allthingsblock)
[https://www.instagram.com/allthingsblockchain_](https://www.instagram.com/allthingsblockchain_)
[https://www.facebook.com/allthingsblockchain](https://www.facebook.com/allthingsblockchain)

🌐 **DISCLAIMERS:**
By becoming a member of this event group, you acknowledge that you have thoroughly read and comprehended that we are **not financial advisors** and that information provided should be considered for general knowledge or educational purposes only. Before making any financial, legal, or business decisions, it is imperative that you conduct your own research and seek independent professional guidance to suit your individual circumstance.

✉️ **Email Marketing:** By registering to attend this event, you acknowledge that we may share your email address with our event sponsor. We will only share your address if you have opted in to receive emails as part of your account settings.

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