Australia
Australia's Commonwealth Bank Latest to Experiment With Ripple
Australia's Commonwealth Bank announced it would use Ripple technology at its subsidiaries, with a view to incorporating digital currencies in future.
$80,000 in Bitcoin Seized in International Dark Web Crackdown
An international undercover investigation that tracked the illegal selling of firearms on a dark web site has resulted in a series of global arrests.
Australian Bus App Drops Bitcoin Following Poor Traction
Canberra's mobile transport app MyBus 2.0 has stopped accepting bitcoin payments following poor traction with the digital currency.
Primedice Shifts Focus Following US and Australia Ban
Bitcoin gambling site Primedice will shift its focus to Russia and China following its decision to block US and Australia-based customers.
Bitcoin Exchange DWV Launches in Remote Western Australia
A new bitcoin exchange has launched in Perth, the largest city and capital of Western Australia.
Igot Takes on Coinbase With Bitcoin Merchant Payment Launch
Australian exchange Igot is aiming to rival bitcoin payment giants Coinbase and BitPay with the launch of its own international merchant solution.
Australian Central Bank: Bitcoin Regulation Not Worth the Cost
The Reserve Bank of Australia does not believe that bitcoin should be regulated currently, arguing such action may require international cooperation.
Australian Treasury: Bitcoin a Threat to Tax Collection
In a new report, the Australian government has cited bitcoin as a potential threat to its tax collection efforts.
Intuit Expands Bitcoin Payment Service to Australia
Intuit has expanded its bitcoin merchant processing product PayByCoin to Australia’s small business segment.
Andreas Antonopoulos Makes Case for Bitcoin Before Australian Senate
Bitcoin evangelist Andreas M Antonopoulos has appeared before the Australian Senate to make the case for bitcoin.
