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Taiwan Financial Regulator Says Bitcoin Isn't Banned

Taiwan's top financial regulator has said that its stance on bitcoin and digital currencies remains unchanged despite recent reports.

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Coinbase Seeking to Expand Bitcoin Services to Latin America

Coinbase is seeking to expand its bitcoin buying and selling services to new Asian and Latin American markets in 2016.

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Accenture: Asia-Pacific Banks Should Develop Blockchain Strategies

Asia-Pacific banks, credit card firms and startups can be expected to focus on the blockchain in the coming years, according to a new report.

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Coinbase Expands to Asia With Singapore Market Launch

Bitcoin services firm Coinbase has expanded to Singapore, a move that marks the $106m startup's introduction to the Asian market.

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Bitcoin Exchange bitFlyer Raises $4 Million in New Funding

BitFlyer has raised approximately 510m JPY ($4m) through third-party allotment, which entails issuing new shares to a limited number of investors.

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Singapore Central Bank Funds Blockchain Recordkeeping Project

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has funded a blockchain-based recordkeeping system as part of a five-year $225m investment plan.

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Coinplug Wins $45,000 Prize for Blockchain ID Service

Korea's Coinplug has won a mainstream fintech award for its blockchain-based user authentication system, one that offers significant benefits.

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Deal Brings Bitcoin Option to Over 20,000 Japanese Retailers

A deal between a bitcoin exchange and a payments network will see a bitcoin payment option offered to over 20,000 merchants in Japan.

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Taiwanese Company Brings Bitcoin to 10,000 Convenience Stores

Taiwanese startup Maicoin has launched a system that lets users buy bitcoin at 10,000 convenience stores in the territory.

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Australia's Commonwealth Bank Latest to Experiment With Ripple

Australia's Commonwealth Bank announced it would use Ripple technology at its subsidiaries, with a view to incorporating digital currencies in future.

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