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Entertainment Company Wayi to Become Taiwan's First Bitcoin Exchange

Taiwanese company Wayi wants to become Taiwan's first bitcoin exchange, and announced it will begin accepting bitcoin.

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Baidu-owned Hao123 Launches Dedicated Bitcoin News Portal

Hao123.com, a popular Chinese web portal owned by Baidu, has launched a bitcoin news aggregator and information page.

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Rumours of BTC China Deal with Chinese Retail Giant Suning 'Are False'

BTC China CEO Bobby Lee reveals rumours of a deal with Chinese retail giant Suning aren't true.

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Are India's Regulators Poised to Clamp Down on Bitcoin?

Indian authorities are allegedly preparing a public advisory to warn against the risks of emerging digital currencies.

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BTC China in Discussion With Regulators Over Bitcoin Recognition

The world’s busiest bitcoin exchange has been in 'low-level' discussions to get bitcoin recognised as an official currency.

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China's Third-Largest Mobile Network Now Accepts Bitcoin

Consumers in China can now purchase smartphones with bitcoin from major carrier China Telecom.

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China Central Bank Official: People Should be Free to Use Bitcoin Exchanges

People should be able to use bitcoin exchanges without interference from banks, according to a Chinese central bank official.

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Why China is Leading the Global Rise of Bitcoin

Insiders offer a view of bitcoin in China: world's largest exchange, rampant mining, and a population ready to invest.

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World's Largest Bitcoin Exchange BTC China Gets $5 Million in Funding

BTC China has received $5 million in funding from Lightspeed China Partners and Lightspeed Venture Partners.

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Bitcoin exchange BTC China experiences all-time price high

Chinese bitcoin exchange BTC China hit its all-time high at the weekend, trading bitcoin at ¥1,978 each.

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