Indonesian Regulator Gives Green Light for Crypto Futures Trading
Indonesia's futures watchdog has reportedly ruled that cryptos are commodities that can be traded on the country's futures exchange.
Sumatra to Pilot Blockchain App for 'Decentralised Decision-Making'
Australian startup Horizon State is launching a blockchain app pilot in Sumatra that could eventually allow citizens to vote in elections.
Indonesia's Central Bank Mulls Bitcoin Payments Ban
Indonesia's central bank has revealed that it is considering regulations that would outlaw bitcoin transactions from 2018.
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.
