Australia

Regulation

The Real Reason Banks Don’t Like Bitcoin

A banking professional lists the reasons banks are reluctant to deal with bitcoin, and it involves compliance and costs.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 July 2014
Japan

Australian Lawyers, Bitcoin Groups Call for Clarity on Regulation

Sensible policy is needed to legitimize bitcoin for banks and assist consumers and businesses, say Australian lawyers and groups.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 July 2014
Exchanges

CoinJelly Exchange to Offer Debit Cards, ‘Bank-Level’ Services

The Australian startup will offer 'bank-level' services around bitcoin, designed to appeal to both serious traders and everyday travelers.

Business  ·  7 July 2014
Regulation

Australian Tax Office Delays Bitcoin Guidance

Breaking with expectations, the ATO postponed its ruling on taxation of digital currencies – for now.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 June 2014
Exchanges

Australia’s igot Exchange Secures New Funding for Global Expansion

"Now the only real question left is, how fast can we grow?" says the trading platform's CEO.

Business  ·  24 June 2014
Australia

DigitalBTC Makes History With Australian Stock Market Debut

Australian firm digitalBTC makes history today as the first bitcoin company to trade on a mainstream stock exchange.

Business  ·  15 June 2014
Australia

Bitcoin Conferences Proliferate Across Asia and Australia in 2014

A host of events in Asia and Australia this year prove that bitcoin is truly going global.

Business  ·  4 June 2014
Regulation

Bitcoin Australia Launches Preemptive Strike Against Restrictive Taxes

The advocacy group says Australia's government needs a 'practical approach' to bitcoin, defining it as money for taxation.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 June 2014
CoinJar

‘Hero Subs’ Sandwich Shop Becomes Melbourne’s First to Accept Bitcoin

The fast food outlet is also offering 50% discounts to bitcoin customers and plans an exclusive Bitcoin Sub.

Business  ·  31 May 2014
UK

Superbike Racer to Wear Bitcoin Logo at Isle of Man TT Classic

Diamond Circle will put bitcoin and company logos on the helmet of one Isle of Man TT motorcycle racer.

Business  ·  28 May 2014
CoinJar

CoinJar Launches Bitcoin Donation Drive for Teen Entrepreneur

The Australia-based exchange is giving a funding boost to an enterprising young farmer.

Business  ·  15 May 2014
Exchanges

CoinJar Abandons Bank Transfers for Bill-Payments Service BPAY

The Australian bitcoin platform will switch to BPAY as its sole means of topping 'Filler' balances with cash.

Business  ·  8 May 2014
Australia

Bitcoin Bill Payment Services Taking Off Around the World

There's a growing number of ways users in different countries can pay their bills, including taxes, with bitcoin.

Business  ·  7 May 2014
Australia

Australian VC Company Future Capital Launches $30 Million Bitcoin Fund

The firm says it is Australia’s first dedicated investment fund for the digital currency.

Markets  ·  5 May 2014
Regulation

Reserve Bank of Australia: Bitcoin ‘limited risk’ to payment systems

Australia's central bank has spelled out the perceived risks of bitcoin adoption in a document only recently made public.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 April 2014