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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.

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Diamond Circle Launches First Cashless Bitcoin ATM

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

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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

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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.

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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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Australian Government Portal Publishes Bitcoin Business Guidelines

The Australian government's business information portal now includes a 'Bitcoin for Business' page with guides on usage and taxation.

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Australian Bitcoin Industry Reacts to Tax Proposals

The Australian Tax Office has issued guidelines on how it will tax bitcoin, displeasing some in the local industry.

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New Zealand Bitcoin ATM Operator Shuts Down After Bank Refusals

A New Zealand bitcoin ATM operator is the latest to fall victim to the banking industry's digital currency barriers.

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The Real Reason Banks Don't Like Bitcoin

A banking professional lists the reasons banks are reluctant to deal with bitcoin, and it involves compliance and costs.

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Australian Lawyers, Bitcoin Groups Call for Clarity on Regulation

Sensible policy is needed to legitimize bitcoin for banks and assist consumers and businesses, say Australian lawyers and groups.

Sydney, Australia