A banking professional lists the reasons banks are reluctant to deal with bitcoin, and it involves compliance and costs.
Sensible policy is needed to legitimize bitcoin for banks and assist consumers and businesses, say Australian lawyers and groups.
The Australian startup will offer 'bank-level' services around bitcoin, designed to appeal to both serious traders and everyday travelers.
Breaking with expectations, the ATO postponed its ruling on taxation of digital currencies – for now.
"Now the only real question left is, how fast can we grow?" says the trading platform's CEO.
Australian firm digitalBTC makes history today as the first bitcoin company to trade on a mainstream stock exchange.
A host of events in Asia and Australia this year prove that bitcoin is truly going global.
The advocacy group says Australia's government needs a 'practical approach' to bitcoin, defining it as money for taxation.
The fast food outlet is also offering 50% discounts to bitcoin customers and plans an exclusive Bitcoin Sub.
Diamond Circle will put bitcoin and company logos on the helmet of one Isle of Man TT motorcycle racer.
The Australia-based exchange is giving a funding boost to an enterprising young farmer.
The Australian bitcoin platform will switch to BPAY as its sole means of topping 'Filler' balances with cash.
There's a growing number of ways users in different countries can pay their bills, including taxes, with bitcoin.
The firm says it is Australia’s first dedicated investment fund for the digital currency.
Australia's central bank has spelled out the perceived risks of bitcoin adoption in a document only recently made public.