Australia

Australia

Markets

Small Australian City Plans for a Big Bitcoin Economy

Launceston, Tasmania, hopes to put itself on the map with a bitcoin-based economy supported by local businesses and government.

Launceston Tasmania

Markets

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.

Sydney, Australia (CoinDesk archives)

Markets

Australian Police Seize Bitcoin ATM in $2.6 Million Drug Bust

Brisbane police have raided a cafe with ties to a biker gang, seizing a bitcoin ATM during the operation.

Motorbikes

Markets

Bitcoin Group Seeks to Launch World's First Bitcoin IPO

Bitcoin Group is planning an IPO on the Australian stock market, hoping to raise $20m for mining.

IPO

Markets

Australian Senate Launches Inquiry into Bitcoin and Digital Currencies

The Australian Senate is to hold an inquiry into digital currencies, as industry representatives call for tax clarity.

Australian Senate chamber

Markets

Early Bitcoin Adopter Calls for Multi-Sig Solutions After 750 BTC Theft

Bitcoin early adopter and entrepreneur Leo Treasure has offered a reward after losing nearly $280k to a hacker.

Theft, crime

Markets

Diamond Circle Launches First Cashless Bitcoin ATM

Bitcoin ATM maker Diamond Circle has installed its first cashless bitcoin kiosk in Queensland, Australia.

bitcoin atm diamond circle

Markets

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.

Coinjar's Swipe debit card can be used in cafes and stores across Australia

Markets

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.

CoinJar-Swipe

Tech

DigitalBTC Reports $4 Million Revenue in Preliminary Annual Results

DigitalBTC has released the first set of financial results for a publicly listed bitcoin company, reporting US$4m revenue.

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