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Gallery: Inside a Top Bitcoin Mine in China

What is life like inside an industrial bitcoin mine? Blogger Bitsmith found out first-hand at a facility in China.

Tech  ·  5 September 2014
Exchanges

Indonesian Project Makes Bitcoin Available at 10,000 Stores

Indonesians can now easily buy bitcoins over the counter at their nearest Indomaret store.

Business  ·  3 September 2014
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Huobi’s Fixed-Return Financial Product Sells Out in One Hour

Huobi has sold all subscriptions to 'Dig-VC', a 60-day fixed-term product designed to fund its new mining platform.

Business  ·  2 September 2014
Japan

Japanese Politician to Crowdfund Bitcoin Research Tour

Japanese politician and digital currency supporter Mineyuki Fukuda is now crowdfunding his study tour of US bitcoin businesses.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 August 2014
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Korean Bitcoin Startup Korbit Nets $3 Million in Series A Funding

Seoul-based bitcoin multi-services company Korbit has announced $3m Series A funding from some major venture capital investors.

Business  ·  26 August 2014
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BitX to Expand Further in Emerging Markets with New Funding Deal

Emerging market-focused bitcoin exchange BitX has raised S$1m as part of its latest seed funding round.

Business  ·  19 August 2014
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Security Firm Claims New Leads in Search for Missing Mt Gox Bitcoin

A Tokyo-based bitcoin security consultancy says its ongoing analysis of Mt Gox's trading data is yielding promising results.

Business  ·  18 August 2014
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BTC China Launches iOS Apps, Reduces Fees

Exchange BTC China has relaunched its iOS mobile exchange app, and has a wallet app awaiting approval.

Business  ·  18 August 2014
Startups

Bangladesh Becomes Bitcoin Foundation’s First Asian Affiliate

The Bitcoin Foundation has announced its first official affiliate group in Asia, representing Bangladesh's population of over 150 million.

Business  ·  15 August 2014
Regulation

Singapore Head Regulator: Digital Currencies ‘Have a Role to Play’ Despite Risks

Singapore's chief regulator says bitcoin companies will be regulated in a way that addresses risks, but doesn't stifle innovation.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 August 2014
Startups

Coinplug Launches iOS Bitcoin Apps for South Korea

South Korea's Coinplug has launched the country's first mobile apps for iOS, including both merchant and consumer tools.

Business  ·  13 August 2014
Exchanges

LakeBTC Exchange Lets Users Bypass Bank Transfers with Ripple

LakeBTC users can now use the Ripple network for deposits and withdrawals to avoid cumbersome international bank transfers.

Business  ·  12 August 2014
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Huobi Bets Big on Multisig With Quickwallet Acquisition

Huobi has acquired multi-signature wallet service Quickwallet for an unknown sum, with plans to integrate it with other services.

Business  ·  8 August 2014
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Vietnam State TV Report Highlights Curiosity About Bitcoin

A report on Vietnam's state-owned TV network VTV1 shows interest and activity surrounding bitcoin remains high, despite official disapproval.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 August 2014
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China Exchange OKCoin to Launch Bitcoin Futures Trading

OKCoin's futures platform allows bitcoin earners to set fixed values and professional traders to hedge against volatility.

Business  ·  5 August 2014