Indonesia’s AML Watchdog Links Bitcoin to Islamic State

Islamic State (IS) militants are now using bitcoin, according to reports from authorities in Indonesia.

Bitcoin Startup BitX Extends Series A With Undisclosed Funding

Bitcoin exchange and wallet provider BitX has extended its Series A round to include undisclosed funding from Venturra Capital.

BitX Expands Bitcoin Buying Service to Indonesia

BitX is expanding into the world's second-fastest growing economy, Indonesia, bringing a fixed-price bitcoin exchange to its 252 million inhabitants.

Bitspark Rolls Out Remittance Service to Indonesia

Bitspark has rolled out its second bitcoin-powered remittance service in a month, catering this time to Indonesian workers in Hong Kong.

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.

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.

Early Bitcoin Adopter Calls for Multi-Sig Solutions After 750 BTC Theft

Bitcoin early adopter and entrepreneur Leo Treasure has offered a reward after losing nearly $280k to a hacker.

Indonesian Project Makes Bitcoin Available at 10,000 Stores

Indonesians can now easily buy bitcoins over the counter at their nearest Indomaret store.

Bali’s BitIsland Initiative Launches Bitcoin Travel Agency

Newly created Indonesian travel agency BitcoinTour accepts bitcoin for flight, train and hotel reservations.