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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.

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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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