CoinJar

3 Australian Businesses Tap Chainalysis to Monitor Risky Cryptocurrency Activity

Several Australian companies have turned to Chainalysis products in a bid to improve their regulatory compliance and reduce risks for users.

Business  ·  25 August 2020

CoinJar Swipe Bitcoin Debit Cards Now Available

CoinJar Swipe debit cards, which have been on trial since September, are now available for all customers in Australia for use at stores nationwide.

Business  ·  25 February 2015
CoinJar

CoinJar Tackles Bitcoin’s Volatility with New ‘Hedged Accounts’

Australian bitcoin finance company CoinJar has introduced pegged accounts in an attempt to shield customers from bitcoin’s volatility. The new accounts, which CoinJar is calling “Hedged Accounts”, will allow users to peg the price of bitcoin against fiat currencies, such as the US dollar, Australian dollar, pound and euro. Asher Tan, CoinJar‘s CEO, explained that the new option would benefit those […]

Business  ·  10 February 2015
Exchanges

CoinJar Redesigns iOS Wallet App for More Social Experience

CoinJar's updated mobile app is simple to use and allows faster payments to all addresses, plus fiat currency transfers between CoinJar accounts.

Business  ·  4 February 2015
Regulation

Bitcoin Industry Responds to UK Treasury’s Call for Information

The UK Digital Currency Association and others have responded to the Treasury's public call for information on digital currencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 December 2014
Exchanges

Bitcoin Startup CoinJar Cites Tax as Influence on UK Relocation

Australian bitcoin exchange and payment processor CoinJar is relocating its headquarters to London, citing a more favorable tax environment.

Business  ·  1 December 2014
Exchanges

New Bitcoin Exchange Says Australia is Ideal Location

New Australian exchange Independent Reserve says its regulatory compliance and stable location will appeal to customers seeking security.

Business  ·  22 October 2014
Exchanges

CoinJar to Charge No Fees for New Bitcoin Debit Card

CoinJar has announced that, after an initial charge, it will ask no fees for using its bitcoin debit card.

Business  ·  24 September 2014
Exchanges

CoinJar Launches Bitcoin Debit Card Trial

CoinJar is testing a bitcoin debit card for use at ATMs and over 800,000 retail terminals across Australia.

Business  ·  18 September 2014
Bitcoin

CoinJar Returns to Apple App Store With Features Restored

CoinJar's iOS app is now available on the Apple app store in select markets.

Tech  ·  4 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
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
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
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