The Australian Bitcoin Association Opens its Doors
The Australian Bitcoin Association announced today that it will officially accept new members, having completed the process of becoming a fully-fledged legal entity. Membership of the Australian Bitcoin Association is open to Australian citizens only. The ABA's constitution stipulates that the organisation has eight board member positions, seven of which are already filled. The remaining seat is open to both corporate members and individuals. Membership fees are in line with the US bitcoin Foundation, with whom the Australian association has signed an affiliate agreement. This makes it the....
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