Asia

Exchanges

Japan Pushes for International Effort on Bitcoin Regulation

Japanese regulators responded to the escalating situation at Mt. Gox by calling for international cooperation on the matter.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 February 2014
Exchanges

Japan’s Top Regulators Suggest Mt. Gox Intervention Unlikely

Top Japanese financial organisations distanced themselves from Mt. Gox on Monday amid growing requests from customers for action.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 February 2014
Exchanges

BTC China Lowers Trading Fees to 0.1%

The exchange has lowered market order trading fees from 0.3% to 0.1%, while maintaining its ‘maker-taker’ model.

Business  ·  24 February 2014
Exchanges

Thailand Flip Flops on Bitcoin, Suggests Exchanges are Still Illegal

Days after reopening, a major Thailand exchange was once again threatened by central bank comments.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 February 2014
Exchanges

South Korean Exchange Coinplug Launches Country’s First Bitcoin Apps

South Korean startup Coinplug has released three Android apps, including POS software for businesses and a bitcoin wallet.

Business  ·  17 February 2014
Regulation

Indonesia Central Bank Takes New, More Neutral Stance on Bitcoin

Local businesses are optimistic after Bank Indonesia issued a statement on bitcoin suggesting a more hands-off approach.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 February 2014
Exchanges

Bullion Exchange Brings Ripple into the Physical World

A new service uses the Ripple network to acquire, store and convert precious metals into 'any currency'.

Business  ·  31 January 2014
Exchanges

South Korean Bitcoin Exchange Nets $400k in Silicon Valley Funding

Korbit will receive $400,000 in funding from Silicon Valley investors, with backing from some big names.

Business  ·  20 January 2014
News

‘Heated’ Bitcoin Debate Flares at Asian Financial Forum

A "heated debate" on bitcoin erupted during a panel discussion at the Asian Financial Forum on Tuesday.

Business  ·  16 January 2014
Exchanges

New Filipino Bitcoin Exchange Targets Remittance Market

There are roughly 2.2 million Filipino expats worldwide, and last year they sent over $13.9bn back home.

Business  ·  10 January 2014
South Korea

Gangnam Hair Salon Will Style Your Barnet For Bitcoin

A hair and beauty salon in Seoul's Gangnam district is now accepting bitcoin payments.

Business  ·  8 January 2014
Exchanges

BTC China Bitcoin Volume Bounces Back After Company’s ‘Darkest Hour’

BTC China's CEO Bobby Lee predicts a bright future for bitcoin, following its regulatory troubles and volatility in 2013.

Business  ·  8 January 2014
Bitcoin

Robocoin Bitcoin ATMs Head to Taiwan and Hong Kong

The first Robocoin bitcoin ATMs destined for the Far East are to land in Taiwan and Hong Kong soon.

Business  ·  3 January 2014
Exchanges

New Bitcoin Exchange Unocoin Launches in India

A new bitcoin exchange, Unocoin, has launched in India amid a growing interest in cryptocurrency.

Business  ·  24 December 2013
Hong Kong

Seedcoin: Incubator Brings Bitcoin Startups to the World

Hong Kong-based bitcoin incubator Seedcoin searches the world and launches new investment fund for innovative startups.

Business  ·  23 December 2013