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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.

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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.

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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.

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Bitcoin-Accepting Restaurant is Malaysia's First

Bitcoin is starting to grow in Malaysia thanks to active local communities and innovative spending services.

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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.

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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.

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Chinese Media Ordered Not to Cover Upcoming Bitcoin Conference

Leaked documents suggest the Chinese government is looking to limit bitcoin information in the media.

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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.

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itBit Hires Ex-PayPal Manager and SecondMarket Analyst

The Singapore exchange's new staff bring experience from PayPal and SecondMarket respectively.

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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.

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