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Ravi_Menon
Markets
Singapore
Singapore Head Regulator: Digital Currencies 'Have a Role to Play' Despite Risks
Singapore's chief regulator says bitcoin companies will be regulated in a way that addresses risks, but doesn't stifle innovation.
Ravi_Menon
By Jon Southurst
Aug 14, 2014 at 2:52 a.m. UTC
Aug 14, 2014
SingaporeAsiaSoutheast AsiaMonetary Authority of SingaporeRegulationNews
ho chi minh city saigon
Markets
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.
ho chi minh city saigon
By Jon Southurst
Jul 16, 2014 at 5:20 a.m. UTC
Jul 16, 2014
ExchangesAsiaSoutheast AsiastartupsVietnamRegulationNewsCompanies
Philippines rice worker
Markets
Coinbase
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.
Philippines rice worker
By Jon Southurst
Jul 9, 2014 at 10:21 a.m. UTC
Jul 9, 2014
CoinbaseExchangesAsiaSoutheast AsiaPhilippinesstartupsRemittancesMerchantsBitcoin ATMsBitcoinRegulationNewsCompanies
ipmart front page
Markets
Retail
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.
ipmart front page
By Jon Southurst
Jun 9, 2014 at 5:00 a.m. UTC
Jun 9, 2014
RetailAsiaSoutheast AsiastartupsMalaysiaMerchantsNewsCompanies
Bali
Markets
Asia
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.
Bali
By Jon Southurst
May 28, 2014 at 10:00 p.m. UTC
May 28, 2014
AsiaSoutheast AsiaIndonesiastartupsBaliLifestyleNewsCompanies
Malaysia_restaurant
Markets
Payments
Bitcoin-Accepting Restaurant is Malaysia's First
Bitcoin is starting to grow in Malaysia thanks to active local communities and innovative spending services.
Malaysia_restaurant
By Jon Southurst
May 14, 2014 at 11:43 a.m. UTC
May 14, 2014
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Nokia Zambia
Markets
Kenya
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.
Nokia Zambia
By Jon Southurst
May 3, 2014 at 10:15 a.m. UTC
May 3, 2014
KenyaSingaporeAsiaSoutheast AsiastartupsNewsCompanies
Yolo Cafe, Hanoi
Markets
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.
Yolo Cafe, Hanoi
By Jon Southurst
Mar 23, 2014 at 2:18 p.m. UTC
Mar 23, 2014
ExchangesIsraelSoutheast AsiastartupsVietnamRegulationCompanies
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Markets
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.
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By Jon Southurst
Mar 16, 2014 at 11:33 p.m. UTC
Mar 16, 2014
ExchangesAsiaSoutheast AsiaIndonesiastartupsMerchantsNewsCompanies
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Markets
Venture capital
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.
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By Jon Southurst
Mar 12, 2014 at 1:03 a.m. UTC
Mar 12, 2014
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