Southeast Asia

Exchanges

First ‘Live’ Bitcoin Exchange Opens in Vietnam

Open-order exchange VBTC launched in Ho Chi Minh City recently, saying bitcoin's economic benefits outweigh the authorities' concerns.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 July 2014
Exchanges

Philippines Startups Aim to Fulfil Bitcoin’s Remittance Promise

Workers sending money home face high fees from 'legacy' payments services. Now some Philippines startups want to change that.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 July 2014
Startups

Malaysian Retail Giant i-Pmart Will Hold 100% of its Bitcoin Payments

Online electronics retailer i-Pmart added a bitcoin payment option last week, and its CEO says he's a big believer.

Business  ·  9 June 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
Payments

Bitcoin-Accepting Restaurant is Malaysia’s First

Bitcoin is starting to grow in Malaysia thanks to active local communities and innovative spending services.

Business  ·  14 May 2014
Singapore

New SMS Bitcoin Service Aims at Emerging Markets

Singapore's CoinPip is partnering with a US startup to launch a low-tech solution to send bitcoins via SMS.

Business  ·  3 May 2014
Exchanges

International Effort Brings Boost for Bitcoin in Vietnam

A new bitcoin exchange project in Vietnam combines German experience, Israeli technology, and local knowledge to educate and promote.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 March 2014
Exchanges

Indonesia to Add Full Bitcoin Exchange as Merchant Network Grows

An Indonesia-based bitcoin company will launch an open, full trading exchange as the local economy continues to boom.

Business  ·  16 March 2014
Bitcoin

Singapore Bitcoin ATM Producer Tembusu Gets $300k Seed Funding

Singapore bitcoin ATM producer Tembusu has been valued at S$5.1m and secured S$300,000 in seed funding just after launching.

Business  ·  12 March 2014
Regulation

Vietnam Warns Against Bitcoin, Invokes the Ghost of Gox

Vietnam's State Bank has issued another statement warning against bitcoin, blocking credit institutions from offering any digital currency services.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 February 2014
Exchanges

Thai Bitcoin Exchange Reopens But Legal Standing Still Unclear

Bitcoin Co LTD has resumed full operations after the Bank of Thailand cleared it for the trading of cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  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
Bitcoin

Singapore’s First Bitcoin ATM to Arrive in March

A Singapore firm is planning to install the island's first bitcoin ATM within months.

Business  ·  3 February 2014
Startups

Bitcoin: freeing coffee from the middlemen

A bitcoin startup in Bali helps coffee growers remove middlemen from transactions and link more directly to end customers.

Business  ·  9 October 2013