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Japan Decides Against Bitcoin Regulation, for Now

Ruling party, the LDP, has ruled out regulation for now, but a final decision is yet to be made.

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New Singapore Industry Association to Promote Bitcoin Use, Best Practices

ACCESS aims to promote digital currency adoption and Singapore's position as a stable and reliable location for such businesses.

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Blockchain Exec Joins Largest Chinese Exchange OKCoin

Changpeng Zhao, a senior exec at one of bitcoin's biggest companies has jumped to one of its largest exchanges.

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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.

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Korean Bitcoin Gambling Site Seeks Asian Customers

The owner of Asia-focused gaming site Satoshinori says it's also a tool to promote bitcoin use in the region.

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Bitcoin Bullion Dealers Seek Asian Market Entrance in Singapore

A bullion-friendly investment climate draws business to Singapore, while precious metals and bitcoin also remain a profitable match elsewhere.

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Bitcoin Conferences Proliferate Across Asia and Australia in 2014

A host of events in Asia and Australia this year prove that bitcoin is truly going global.

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Red Flags Raised Over Hong Kong Bitcoin Exchange HKCex

Members of the cryptocurrency community have raised concerns over the dealings of the Asian exchange.

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Singapore Exchange itBit Slashes Fees, Adds New Features

The bitcoin trading platform has lowered fees by up to 50% and improved its API and banking options.

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Bitcoin Crowdfunder Aims to Sponsor Formula Masters Driver

Crowdfunding platform CryptoMex launches a historic campaign to promote bitcoin and pave new avenues to sports sponsorship.

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