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.
Australian company announces bitcoin scholarship contest
Digital currencies and the future: will bitcoin change the world? Australian company launches essay competition to find answer.
Australian crowdfunding site Pozible accepts bitcoin
Down-under crowdfunding site Pozible is now accepting bitcoin donatoins for projects in addition to fiat.
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.
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.
Beefing up profits: farmer achieves 20% bitcoin sales
Beef for bitcoin. Australian farmer accepts bitcoin payment for top quality, ethical beef.
Australia gets new bitcoin exchange BTC Markets
New exchange BTC Markets promises real-time settlements and low commissions for Australian bitcoiners.
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.
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.
