Australia
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.
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.
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.
Cigar Industry Receives Bitcoin Boost
Premium cigar retailers are embracing bitcoin, and some of them are even paying their suppliers using the currency.
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.
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.
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".
Bitcoin Foundation Officially Launches International Chapters
The Bitcoin Foundation has launched its expansion overseas, signing affiliates in Canada and Australia.
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?
Australian Bitcoin Exchange CoinJar Gets A$500k in Venture Funding
Australian bitcoin exchange CoinJar has received A$500,000 in venture funding.
