Australia

Australian police
Australian Federal Investigators Look at Bitcoin's Organized Crime Role
The Australian Crime Commission has launched an official investigation into bitcoin's role in organized crime activity, called 'Project Longstrike'.
Australian police

MasterCard
MasterCard Seeks 'Level Playing Field' for Bitcoin Regulation
MasterCard has spoken out against bitcoin's perceived risks and called for a regulatory "level playing field" for payments systems including bitcoin.
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London
Bitcoin Startup CoinJar Cites Tax as Influence on UK Relocation
Australian bitcoin exchange and payment processor CoinJar is relocating its headquarters to London, citing a more favorable tax environment.
London

Australian Senate
Australian Senate Hearings into Digital Currencies to Start Wednesday
The Australian Senate will hold its first hearing into the economic and technological impact of digital currencies this Wednesday.
Australian Senate

Australia Parliament Building Canberra
Australian Government: Welfare Applicants Must Declare Bitcoin Assets
The Australian government has mentioned bitcoin on an official pension application form, which local experts say legitimizes digital currency.
Australia Parliament Building Canberra

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Richard Branson Backs Digital Currency Ahead of Australia Summit
Sir Richard Branson has voiced his support for bitcoin ahead of the GDCC forum in Brisbane, Australia, this Sunday.
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Brisbane Australia
Digital Currency Conference to Follow Australian G20 Leaders' Summit
A conference dedicated to digital currencies will be held to coincide with the G20 Leaders' Summit in Brisbane.
Brisbane Australia

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Australian Government May Soon Auction $9 Million in Silk Road Bitcoins
About $9m in bitcoin may be sold by the Australian government following the sentencing of a Silk Road user.
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Launceston Tasmania
Small Australian City Plans for a Big Bitcoin Economy
Launceston, Tasmania, hopes to put itself on the map with a bitcoin-based economy supported by local businesses and government.
Launceston Tasmania

Sydney, Australia
New Bitcoin Exchange Says Australia is Ideal Location
New Australian exchange Independent Reserve says its regulatory compliance and stable location will appeal to customers seeking security.
Sydney, Australia