Asia
Bitcoin-Accepting Restaurant is Malaysia's First
Bitcoin is starting to grow in Malaysia thanks to active local communities and innovative spending services.
Japan to Crack Down on Bitcoin Crime, Court Industry Investment
A new report suggests Japan intends to move broadly to enact a digital currency strategy.
Beijing Summit: What if They Had a Bitcoin Ban and No One Cared?
By attendance alone, Beijing's first major bitcoin conference is a raging success despite fears of increasing regulatory pressure.
Chinese Media Ordered Not to Cover Upcoming Bitcoin Conference
Leaked documents suggest the Chinese government is looking to limit bitcoin information in the media.
Singapore’s 8pip to Sell Prepaid Bitcoin Cards at Retailers
Bitcoin pre-loaded cards in Singapore aim to be convenient, friendly to beginners, and in manageable amounts.
itBit Hires Ex-PayPal Manager and SecondMarket Analyst
The Singapore exchange's new staff bring experience from PayPal and SecondMarket respectively.
China Bank Pressure Influences Latest OKCoin Service Upgrade
Bitcoin exchange OKCoin has announced the suspension of its P2P margin trading services as part of a site upgrade.
Five Chinese Exchange CEOs Pull Out of Conference
Five Chinese exchanges will not attend this weekend's Global Bitcoin Summit in Beijing due to recent central bank actions.
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.
Winklevoss Twins to Promote Bitcoin at South Korea Tech Conference
The Principles of Winklevoss Capital will participate on a bitcoin-specific panel in Seoul on 14th May.
