Asia

Startups

Korean Bitcoin Gambling Site Seeks Asian Customers

The owner of Asia-focused gaming site Satoshinori says it's also a tool to promote bitcoin use in the region.

Business  ·  7 June 2014
Singapore

Bitcoin Bullion Dealers Seek Asian Market Entrance in Singapore

A bullion-friendly investment climate draws business to Singapore, while precious metals and bitcoin also remain a profitable match elsewhere.

Business  ·  6 June 2014
Australia

Bitcoin Conferences Proliferate Across Asia and Australia in 2014

A host of events in Asia and Australia this year prove that bitcoin is truly going global.

Business  ·  4 June 2014
Exchanges

Red Flags Raised Over Hong Kong Bitcoin Exchange HKCex

Members of the cryptocurrency community have raised concerns over the dealings of the Asian exchange.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 June 2014
Exchanges

Singapore Exchange itBit Slashes Fees, Adds New Features

The bitcoin trading platform has lowered fees by up to 50% and improved its API and banking options.

Business  ·  4 June 2014
Hong Kong

Bitcoin Crowdfunder Aims to Sponsor Formula Masters Driver

Crowdfunding platform CryptoMex launches a historic campaign to promote bitcoin and pave new avenues to sports sponsorship.

Business  ·  1 June 2014
Bitcoin

Private China Meeting Unites Bitcoin Mining Industry Leaders

Representatives from China's mining industry held a three-day gathering in Shenzhen this week.

Business  ·  29 May 2014
Startups

How Bitislands Plans to Turn All of Bali into ‘Bitcoin Paradise’

The entire tropical resort island of Bali will become a haven for bitcoin travelers and startups, say project organizers.

Business  ·  28 May 2014
Bitcoin

Gallery: Robocoin Debuts its First Bitcoin ATM in China

Despite uncertainty lingering in China, the local ecosystem recently celebrated the arrival of the first Robocoin ATM.

Business  ·  28 May 2014
Japan

Japanese Politicians Take Interest in Growing Bitcoin Ecosystem

Individual Japanese politicians are interested in bitcoin despite the government's hands-off approach, as the local ecosystem goes post-Gox.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 May 2014
Bitcoin

Meet Three Up-and-Coming Chinese Bitcoin Startups With Global Ambitions

CoinDesk interviewed some of China's up-and-coming startups about their plans at Beijing's recent Global Bitcoin Summit.

Business  ·  20 May 2014
Bitcoin

37Coins Plans Worldwide Bitcoin Access With SMS-Based Wallet

The startup aims to provide universal bitcoin access via wallet that can be used on any cellphone.

Business  ·  20 May 2014
Exchanges

Thai Bitcoin Exchange Reopens with Enhanced Services

After a period of regulatory uncertainty, Bitcoin.co.th has relaunched as a full exchange.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 May 2014
Exchanges

OKCoin and Huobi Discuss Bitcoin in China and Plans for Survival

Excessive price speculation and investor risk may have caused central bank clampdown, say Chinese exchange CEOs.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 May 2014
Coinbase

China May Be Disrupting Access to Major Bitcoin Websites

The Chinese government may be moving to suppress bitcoin adoption by limiting access to popular industry websites, reports say.

Markets  ·  16 May 2014