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Bitcoin

Bitcoin ATM Selling Gold and Silver Goes Live in Singapore

A Singapore company has created a way for customers to buy gold and silver directly from a Lamassu bitcoin ATM.

Business  ·  13 February 2015
Exchanges

Singapore Government Sponsors Bitcoin Firm to Attend SXSW Event

Singapore-based bitcoin firm CoinPip will attend South by Southwest in the US in March, thanks to sponsorship from a government agency.

Business  ·  19 January 2015
Exchanges

The Giant Awakens: Asia’s Top Bitcoin Stories in 2014

From rumoured bans to booms, 2014 was big for bitcoin in Asia. Here is a review of the stories that made the biggest splashes, for better or worse.

Business  ·  31 December 2014
Exchanges

Singapore Exchange CoinHako Gets Personal Investment Boost from Tim Draper

Singapore bitcoin exchange and wallet CoinHako has received a personal 'six-figure' investment from Tim Draper after completing Boost VC.

Business  ·  19 December 2014
Exchanges

Asian Exchange Quoine Raises $2 Million for Global Expansion

Bitcoin exchange Quoine, which has to date focused on the Japanese market, has raised $2m with plans for expansion.

Business  ·  10 December 2014
Exchanges

Bitcoin Startup CoinJar Cites Tax as Influence on UK Relocation

Australian bitcoin exchange and payment processor CoinJar is relocating its headquarters to London, citing a more favorable tax environment.

Business  ·  1 December 2014
Singapore

Meet OneWallet, the New Auction Site for Bitcoiners

A bitcoin-only auction and sales site has launched with a worldwide customer base and will soon implement advanced wallet features.

Business  ·  28 November 2014
Regulation

Singapore Event Puts Bitcoin on Mainstream Finance Agenda

A conference in Singapore last week explored bitcoin's status as a currency and digital currencies' role in mainstream finance.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 November 2014
Exchanges

CRXzone Launches as Singapore’s First Bitcoin and Litecoin Exchange

Singapore’s latest exchange, CRXzone, has become the first platform to offer both litecoin and bitcoin trading in the country.

Markets  ·  1 September 2014
Exchanges

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
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
Exchanges

Bitcoin Exchange itBit Relocating Headquarters to New York

The Singapore-based bitcoin exchange says the move is to capitalise on the US trading market.

Business  ·  8 July 2014
Singapore

Singapore Architecture and Design Firm to Accept, Keep Bitcoins

An award-winning Singapore architecture and interior design firm will accept and keep bitcoin to simplify international payments.

Business  ·  1 July 2014
Singapore

Singapore Government-Owned Investment Firm ‘Experiments’ With Bitcoin

Triple-A rated Temasek Holdings has been asking staff to get hands on with bitcoin, says its chairman.

Business  ·  27 June 2014
Regulation

New Singapore Industry Association to Promote Bitcoin Use, Best Practices

ACCESS aims to promote digital currency adoption and Singapore's position as a stable and reliable location for such businesses.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 June 2014