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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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