Australia

Australia

Bitcoin Foundation Officially Launches International Chapters

The Bitcoin Foundation has launched its expansion overseas, signing affiliates in Canada and Australia.

Markets  ·  12 December 2013
Regulation

What Do Australia’s Biggest Banks Think About Bitcoin?

Australian banks have had a mixed reaction to bitcoin so far, but how has this affected customers?

Policy & regulation  ·  12 December 2013
Exchanges

Australian Bitcoin Exchange CoinJar Gets A$500k in Venture Funding

Australian bitcoin exchange CoinJar has received A$500,000 in venture funding.

Business  ·  1 December 2013
Australia

Australian company announces bitcoin scholarship contest

Digital currencies and the future: will bitcoin change the world? Australian company launches essay competition to find answer.

Markets  ·  8 November 2013
Australia

Australian crowdfunding site Pozible accepts bitcoin

Down-under crowdfunding site Pozible is now accepting bitcoin donatoins for projects in addition to fiat.

Markets  ·  30 October 2013
Australia

First Australian photography studio to accept bitcoin offers 50% discount

A Sydney-based photography service is offering a bargain introductory rate for customers willing to pay in bitcoin.

Business  ·  28 October 2013
Australia

In-person bitcoin exchanges spread across the globe

More and more people are trading bitcoin in person, keeping with the ethos of a decentralised, peer-to-peer currency.

Business  ·  10 October 2013
Australia

Beefing up profits: farmer achieves 20% bitcoin sales

Beef for bitcoin. Australian farmer accepts bitcoin payment for top quality, ethical beef.

Business  ·  2 October 2013
Exchanges

Australia gets new bitcoin exchange BTC Markets

New exchange BTC Markets promises real-time settlements and low commissions for Australian bitcoiners.

Markets  ·  26 September 2013
Australia

Australians can now buy beer in bitcoin at Sydney pub

Sydney-based Australians can now pay for beer with bitcoin, if they go to the right pub.

Business  ·  16 September 2013
Bitcoin

Commonwealth Bank closes CoinJar’s business and founders’ personal accounts

Commonwealth Bank has closed the bank accounts of the founders of Australia-based bitcoin wallet CoinJar.

Tech  ·  15 August 2013
Bitcoin

CoinJar Q&A: “Bitcoin represents the power of choice”

Asher Tan tells us what makes CoinJar different to other bitcoin wallets and what he believes is the biggest challenge for the digital currency.

Tech  ·  24 June 2013
Australia

Bitcoiners Down Under: Crypto-currency in Australia

Australian Bitcoiners struggle to build a cryptocurrency community Down Under.

Markets  ·  12 June 2013