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National Australia Bank Turns Back on Bitcoin, Closes Accounts

Australia's bitcoin-friendliest bank turns cold, closing accounts due to 'unacceptable risk' to its business and reputation.

Business  ·  9 April 2014
Bitcoin

Money-Spinners: Genesis1 Bitcoin and Dogecoin ATM’s Arrive in Tijuana, Mexico

All the week's new bitcoin ATM installations, including some good news for Australians and dogecoin lovers.

Business  ·  28 March 2014
Exchanges

Forget the Moon, Bitcoin Can Now Take You to the Summit of Mt Everest

Expedition organiser Mt Everest Adventures is now accepting bitcoin for its services – which include summiting Mount Everest itself.

Business  ·  24 March 2014
Bitcoin

Australian Manufacturer Debuts First Cashless Bitcoin ATM

Diamond Circle claims it has produced one of bitcoin’s holy grails: a cashless two-way ATM.

Business  ·  24 March 2014
Australia

Macro Energy Shares Soar on Australian Stock Exchange Following Bitcoin Deal

Shares of Australian investment firm Macro Energy gained 42% following news that it plans to enter the bitcoin space.

Business  ·  14 March 2014
Australia

Australian Tax Office Explains Bitcoin, Intends to Tax it

The Australian Tax Office has demonstrated a clear understanding of bitcoin in an individual letter to a local startup.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 March 2014
Crime

Australian Government Tracks All Bitcoin to AUD Conversions

The Australian government is keeping a close eye on bitcoin – tracking every BTC to AUD conversion, and vice-versa.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 February 2014
Exchanges

Australian Writers Awarded 12 BTC in Bitcoin Essay Competition

Winners of Australia's first bitcoin writing competition have been announced, with 12 BTC in prizes awarded to three writers.

Business  ·  12 February 2014
Regulation

Australia Will Set Official Tax Guidelines on Bitcoin This Year

The Australian Taxation Office will issue formal guidelines on taxing bitcoin business by the end of June.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 February 2014
Bitcoin

100 Bitcoin ATMs to Land in Australia Soon

Australian broadcaster ABC reports that a local company will import and install the ATMs across the country.

Business  ·  3 February 2014
CoinJar

Australian Bus Commuters Can Soon Pay Fares With Bitcoin

Public transit users in Canberra, Australia, will be able to pay fares in bitcoin via a new mobile app.

Business  ·  23 January 2014
Australia

Cigar Industry Receives Bitcoin Boost

Premium cigar retailers are embracing bitcoin, and some of them are even paying their suppliers using the currency.

Business  ·  20 January 2014
Regulation

Australian Bank Publishes Report ‘Bitcoin to replace AUD?’

The National Australia Bank, one of Australia’s ‘Big Four’, has published a research paper about bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 December 2013
Australia

The Australian Bitcoin Association Opens its Doors

The Australian Bitcoin Association is officially accepting members, having completed the process of becoming a fully-fledged legal entity.

Business  ·  18 December 2013
Regulation

Central Banks in New Zealand and Australia Issue Bitcoin Warning

Officials from New Zealand and Australia echoed statements from around the world, saying bitcoin was "interesting but risky".

Policy & regulation  ·  13 December 2013