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Cellphones
Markets
M-pesa
37Coins Plans Worldwide Bitcoin Access With SMS-Based Wallet
The startup aims to provide universal bitcoin access via wallet that can be used on any cellphone.
Cellphones
By Daniel Cawrey
May 20, 2014 at 12:35 p.m. UTC
May 20, 2014
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thailand baht
Markets
Exchanges
Thai Bitcoin Exchange Reopens with Enhanced Services
After a period of regulatory uncertainty, Bitcoin.co.th has relaunched as a full exchange.
thailand baht
By Jon Southurst
May 20, 2014 at 10:11 a.m. UTC
May 20, 2014
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Beijing
Markets
China
OKCoin and Huobi Discuss Bitcoin in China and Plans for Survival
Excessive price speculation and investor risk may have caused central bank clampdown, say Chinese exchange CEOs.
Beijing
By Jon Southurst
May 19, 2014 at 4:37 p.m. UTC
May 19, 2014
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Markets
China
China May Be Disrupting Access to Major Bitcoin Websites
The Chinese government may be moving to suppress bitcoin adoption by limiting access to popular industry websites, reports say.
website, block
By Pete Rizzo
May 16, 2014 at 3:24 p.m. UTC
May 16, 2014
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Hyderabad India
Markets
Exchanges
India's New Bitcoin Exchange BTCXIndia is First with Real Time Trading
Security and legal compliance are high on the agenda for BTCXIndia after government uncertainty affected other Indian exchanges.
Hyderabad India
By Jon Southurst
May 15, 2014 at 10:36 a.m. UTC
May 15, 2014
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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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japan typical
Markets
Crime
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.
japan typical
By Pete Rizzo
May 13, 2014 at 8:01 p.m. UTC
May 13, 2014
CrimeAsiaJapanRegulationNews
Beijing audience 1
Markets
China
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.
Beijing audience 1
By Jon Southurst
May 11, 2014 at 9:33 a.m. UTC
May 11, 2014
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china, censorship
Markets
China
Chinese Media Ordered Not to Cover Upcoming Bitcoin Conference
Leaked documents suggest the Chinese government is looking to limit bitcoin information in the media.
china, censorship
By Pete Rizzo
May 9, 2014 at 9:00 p.m. UTC
May 9, 2014
ChinaAsiaGlobal Bitcoin SummitRegulationNews
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Markets
Singapore
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.
8pip_cards
By Jon Southurst
May 8, 2014 at 9:45 p.m. UTC
May 8, 2014
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