At the upcoming Emerging Tech Hub Australia event, attendees will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of Bitcoin, with a focus on how it compares to altcoins and the key taxation considerations involved.
Guest Speaker: Sam Accetta from Haines Muir Hill, Member of the Institute, Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand
The session will explore the historical performance of Bitcoin and altcoins, as well as the unique characteristics that set Bitcoin apart. It will also provide an overview of how Bitcoin is taxed, including ordinary income and capital gains, supported by practical capital gains tax examples. In addition, attendees will learn about special considerations such as personal use assets, stablecoins, the potential tax consequences of leaving Australia, and important AML/CTF rules.
A dedicated Q&A segment will allow participants to ask questions and engage directly with knowledgeable speakers.
This is a free community event designed to promote education around Bitcoin and support the growth of the local Bitcoin community. With limited seats available, early booking is highly recommended to secure your spot. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of Bitcoin in a practical, hands-on setting.
What You’ll Learn:
The Bitcoin Basics related to:
- What is Bitcoin
- Bitcoin comparison to Altcoins.
- Bitcoin and Altcoin historical performance.
- What makes Bitcoin special?
- Basis of Taxation
- Ordinary Income
- Capital Gains
- Capital Gains Tax Example
- Personal Use Assets
- Stablecoins
- Leaving Australia – Tax Xonsequences AML/CTF Rules.
The event will be catered. There’ll be some finger food/snacks and drinks available. Please register early so we can allow for everyone.
🗓 Wednesday, July 1, 2026
🕔 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM AEST
📍 Melbourne Connect – Level 7 Manhari Room 7212
700 Swanston St, Carlton · Melbourne, VIC
✨ Emerging Tech Hub Australia is the premier meetup to promote emerging tech events including crypto, blockchain, AI, cybersecurity and much more.
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