The Bitcoin Association of Australia
The state of Bitcoin in Australia is strong. The local Bitcoin economy is the healthiest it has ever been. Its newly incorporated custodians - The Bitcoin Association of Australia - plan on keeping it that way. A talented team of Bitcoiners has assembled and incorporated Australia's not-for-profit organisation, preserving, protecting and nurturing the....
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FinTech Australia, the country’s national financial technology association, has appointed Danielle Szetho as CEO. This is exciting news for blockchain enthusiasts. FinTech and blockchain technology adoption seem to go hand-in-hand. The distributed and decentralized ledger is often seen as a valuable ally for the future of financial technology. FinTech....
Fintech Australia is a national Australian Fintech Industry Association. Their vision is to make Australia one of the world’s leading markets for Fintech innovation and investment. Founded in October 2015, their membership base now comprises over 70 startups, venture capital funds, hubs and accelerators across Australia that specialise in Fintech. As a not-for-profit organisation, they support the Australian Fintech community, build awareness and trust in Fintech startups and advocate for better policy on behalf of our members. Fintech Australia is the voice for Fintech innovation in....
Bitcoin adoption is increasing globally. Global jurisdictions are working through the tax implications for business and consumers. In Australia the local Bitcoin Association (BAA) is currently working with the relevant authorities, exploring the tax outcomes which are most appropriate. The following represents a summary of the full position paper prepared by the BAA for presentation to the relevant authorities. A full version of this position statement is available by contacting the Bitcoin Association of Australia. The full version includes all relevant case and legislative citations.....
Blockchain Australia is displeased with the way its government is treating the crypto industry locally. According to the association, the government is judging the industry through malicious scammers and actors who’re tarnishing its image through their activities. Blockchain Australia believes that the authorities should engage with the industry to develop regulations that’ll fit all purposes. Blockchain Australia Engages The State There has been a lot of discussions between the association and the State in recent times. The Australian government has been reviewing the importance of....
Blockchain Australia has terminated Qoin’s membership of the association amid allegations that the crypto project is a pyramid scheme. Blockchain Australia — the industry body for the novel tech in the country — has expelled Qoin, a retail merchant crypto project based in Gold Coast, Queensland.According to a notice of disciplinary action issued on Feb. 19, Blockchain Australia initially served Qoin with a summons to respond on Jan. 29.However, Qoin reportedly failed to respond to the notice, forcing Blockchain Australia to expel the project from its membership ranks. Detailing its....