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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.
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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.
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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.
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Indonesians can buy bitcoins at 10,000 convenience stores
Indonesian Project Makes Bitcoin Available at 10,000 Stores
Indonesians can now easily buy bitcoins over the counter at their nearest Indomaret store.
Indonesians can buy bitcoins at 10,000 convenience stores

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Bali's BitIsland Initiative Launches Bitcoin Travel Agency
Newly created Indonesian travel agency BitcoinTour accepts bitcoin for flight, train and hotel reservations.
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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.
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Bitcoin Bill Payment Services Taking Off Around the World
There's a growing number of ways users in different countries can pay their bills, including taxes, with bitcoin.
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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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Indonesia Central Bank Takes New, More Neutral Stance on Bitcoin
Local businesses are optimistic after Bank Indonesia issued a statement on bitcoin suggesting a more hands-off approach.
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Indonesia Central Bank Warns Against Bitcoin Use
Indonesia's central bank is the latest to warn against using bitcoin, saying it could even break national currency laws.
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