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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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China's Third-Largest Mobile Network Now Accepts Bitcoin
Consumers in China can now purchase smartphones with bitcoin from major carrier China Telecom.
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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.
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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.
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BTC China gets $5m in funding from Lightspeed
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.
BTC China gets $5m in funding from Lightspeed

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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.
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SoftTouch POS helps restaurants turn bitcoins into dollars
Restaurant electronic solutions maker SoftTouch POS is integrating bitcoin into its flagship point-of-sale payment system.
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