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BitVC Kicks Off Bitcoin Futures Platform with Trading Contest

Huobi's BitVC exchange platform is launching its futures trading feature with a competition to get users involved.

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'Record Attendance' for India Seminar Reveals Keen Interest in Bitcoin

A Bitcoin Alliance of India seminar drew 250 students displaying impressive levels of knowledge and curiosity.

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Gallery: Inside a Top Bitcoin Mine in China

What is life like inside an industrial bitcoin mine? Blogger Bitsmith found out first-hand at a facility in China.

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Indonesian Project Makes Bitcoin Available at 10,000 Stores

Indonesians can now easily buy bitcoins over the counter at their nearest Indomaret store.

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Huobi's Fixed-Return Financial Product Sells Out in One Hour

Huobi has sold all subscriptions to 'Dig-VC', a 60-day fixed-term product designed to fund its new mining platform.

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Japanese Politician to Crowdfund Bitcoin Research Tour

Japanese politician and digital currency supporter Mineyuki Fukuda is now crowdfunding his study tour of US bitcoin businesses.

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Korean Bitcoin Startup Korbit Nets $3 Million in Series A Funding

Seoul-based bitcoin multi-services company Korbit has announced $3m Series A funding from some major venture capital investors.

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BitX to Expand Further in Emerging Markets with New Funding Deal

Emerging market-focused bitcoin exchange BitX has raised S$1m as part of its latest seed funding round.

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Security Firm Claims New Leads in Search for Missing Mt Gox Bitcoin

A Tokyo-based bitcoin security consultancy says its ongoing analysis of Mt Gox's trading data is yielding promising results.

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BTC China Launches iOS Apps, Reduces Fees

Exchange BTC China has relaunched its iOS mobile exchange app, and has a wallet app awaiting approval.

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