Asia

Exchanges

Singapore Regulators: We Will Not Interfere With Bitcoin

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced that it will not restrict or regulate bitcoin's use.

Markets  ·  23 December 2013
Exchanges

New Exchange Service Bitcoin.co.id Launches in Indonesia

Yet another bitcoin exchange service has opened – this time in Indonesia, the world's fourth-largest country.

Business  ·  22 December 2013
Exchanges

Chinese Bitcoin Exchange OKCoin Accused of Faking Trading Data

OKCoin, once the second largest Chinese bitcoin exchange, has been accused of faking its trading volume data.

Business  ·  21 December 2013
Exchanges

OKCoin’s New Bitcoin and Litecoin Fees Cause a Stir on Social Media

Following in the footsteps of BTC China, bitcoin and litecoin exchange OKCoin has reinstated user trading fees.

Business  ·  18 December 2013
Exchanges

Additional Sources Confirm China’s Payment Processor Ban, Bitcoin Price Falls $200

The bitcoin price dropped $200 after confirmation of China's block on business between third-party payment companies and bitcoin exchanges.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 December 2013
Exchanges

Entertainment Company Wayi to Become Taiwan’s First Bitcoin Exchange

Taiwanese company Wayi wants to become Taiwan's first bitcoin exchange, and announced it will begin accepting bitcoin.

Business  ·  14 December 2013
China

Baidu-owned Hao123 Launches Dedicated Bitcoin News Portal

Hao123.com, a popular Chinese web portal owned by Baidu, has launched a bitcoin news aggregator and information page.

Business  ·  12 December 2013
Exchanges

Rumours of BTC China Deal with Chinese Retail Giant Suning ‘Are False’

BTC China CEO Bobby Lee reveals rumours of a deal with Chinese retail giant Suning aren't true.

Business  ·  11 December 2013
Regulation

Are India’s Regulators Poised to Clamp Down on Bitcoin?

Indian authorities are allegedly preparing a public advisory to warn against the risks of emerging digital currencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 December 2013
Exchanges

BTC China in Discussion With Regulators Over Bitcoin Recognition

The world’s busiest bitcoin exchange has been in 'low-level' discussions to get bitcoin recognised as an official currency.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 December 2013
China

China’s Third-Largest Mobile Network Now Accepts Bitcoin

Consumers in China can now purchase smartphones with bitcoin from major carrier China Telecom.

Business  ·  29 November 2013
Regulation

China Central Bank Official: People Should be Free to Use Bitcoin Exchanges

People should be able to use bitcoin exchanges without interference from banks, according to a Chinese central bank official.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 November 2013
Exchanges

Why China is Leading the Global Rise of Bitcoin

Insiders offer a view of bitcoin in China: world's largest exchange, rampant mining, and a population ready to invest.

Business  ·  18 November 2013
Exchanges

World’s Largest Bitcoin Exchange BTC China Gets $5 Million in Funding

BTC China has received $5 million in funding from Lightspeed China Partners and Lightspeed Venture Partners.

Business  ·  18 November 2013
Exchanges

Bitcoin exchange BTC China experiences all-time price high

Chinese bitcoin exchange BTC China hit its all-time high at the weekend, trading bitcoin at ¥1,978 each.

Tech  ·  11 November 2013