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Tax

Australian Bitcoin Industry Reacts to Tax Proposals

Jon SouthurstAug 20, 2014

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

Australia

The Real Reason Banks Don’t Like Bitcoin

Jon SouthurstJul 22, 2014

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

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Australia

Australian Government: Welfare Applicants Must Declare Bitcoin Assets

Jon SouthurstNov 14, 2014

The Australian government has mentioned bitcoin on an official pension application form, which local experts say legitimizes digital currency.

Tax

Australian Lawyers, Bitcoin Groups Call for Clarity on Regulation

Jon SouthurstJul 18, 2014

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

Tax

Australian Tax Office Delays Bitcoin Guidance

Jon SouthurstJun 30, 2014

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

Australia Bitcoin Association

Australia

DigitalBTC Makes History With Australian Stock Market Debut

Jon SouthurstJun 15, 2014

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

Tax

Bitcoin Australia Launches Preemptive Strike Against Restrictive Taxes

Jon SouthurstJun 2, 2014

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

ATMs

100 Bitcoin ATMs to Land in Australia Soon

Jon SouthurstFeb 3, 2014

Australian broadcaster ABC reports that a local company will import and install the ATMs across the country.

Australia

The Australian Bitcoin Association Opens its Doors

Richard BoaseDec 18, 2013

The Australian Bitcoin Association is officially accepting members, having completed the process of becoming a fully-fledged legal entity.

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