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Bitcoin tensions rise as investors claim banks freezing their accounts
Bitcoin investors are claiming Australia's banks are freezing their accounts and transfers to cryptocurrency exchanges.
Jennifer Duke writes about media and telecommunications.
Bitcoin investors are claiming Australia's banks are freezing their accounts and transfers to cryptocurrency exchanges.
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