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CoinJelly Exchange to Offer Debit Cards, 'Bank-Level' Services

The Australian startup will offer 'bank-level' services around bitcoin, designed to appeal to both serious traders and everyday travelers.

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Australian Tax Office Delays Bitcoin Guidance

Breaking with expectations, the ATO postponed its ruling on taxation of digital currencies – for now.

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Australia's igot Exchange Secures New Funding for Global Expansion

"Now the only real question left is, how fast can we grow?" says the trading platform's CEO.

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DigitalBTC Makes History With Australian Stock Market Debut

Australian firm digitalBTC makes history today as the first bitcoin company to trade on a mainstream stock exchange.

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Bitcoin Conferences Proliferate Across Asia and Australia in 2014

A host of events in Asia and Australia this year prove that bitcoin is truly going global.

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Bitcoin Australia Launches Preemptive Strike Against Restrictive Taxes

The advocacy group says Australia's government needs a 'practical approach' to bitcoin, defining it as money for taxation.

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'Hero Subs' Sandwich Shop Becomes Melbourne's First to Accept Bitcoin

The fast food outlet is also offering 50% discounts to bitcoin customers and plans an exclusive Bitcoin Sub.

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Superbike Racer to Wear Bitcoin Logo at Isle of Man TT Classic

Diamond Circle will put bitcoin and company logos on the helmet of one Isle of Man TT motorcycle racer.

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CoinJar Launches Bitcoin Donation Drive for Teen Entrepreneur

The Australia-based exchange is giving a funding boost to an enterprising young farmer.

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CoinJar Abandons Bank Transfers for Bill-Payments Service BPAY

The Australian bitcoin platform will switch to BPAY as its sole means of topping 'Filler' balances with cash.

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