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Marchés

Hong Kong's First Bitcoin ATM Goes Live Today

Hong Kong's first bitcoin ATM launched this morning in one of the city's busiest pedestrian districts.

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Singapore to Regulate Bitcoin Exchanges and ATMs

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has announced new regulation of virtual currency intermediaries, including bitcoin exchanges and ATMs.

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Singapore Bitcoin ATM Producer Tembusu Gets $300k Seed Funding

Singapore bitcoin ATM producer Tembusu has been valued at S$5.1m and secured S$300,000 in seed funding just after launching.

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Vietnam Warns Against Bitcoin, Invokes the Ghost of Gox

Vietnam's State Bank has issued another statement warning against bitcoin, blocking credit institutions from offering any digital currency services.

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Japan Pushes for International Effort on Bitcoin Regulation

Japanese regulators responded to the escalating situation at Mt. Gox by calling for international cooperation on the matter.

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Japan's Top Regulators Suggest Mt. Gox Intervention Unlikely

Top Japanese financial organisations distanced themselves from Mt. Gox on Monday amid growing requests from customers for action.

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BTC China Lowers Trading Fees to 0.1%

The exchange has lowered market order trading fees from 0.3% to 0.1%, while maintaining its ‘maker-taker’ model.

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Thailand Flip Flops on Bitcoin, Suggests Exchanges are Still Illegal

Days after reopening, a major Thailand exchange was once again threatened by central bank comments.

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South Korean Exchange Coinplug Launches Country's First Bitcoin Apps

South Korean startup Coinplug has released three Android apps, including POS software for businesses and a bitcoin wallet.

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Indonesia Central Bank Takes New, More Neutral Stance on Bitcoin

Local businesses are optimistic after Bank Indonesia issued a statement on bitcoin suggesting a more hands-off approach.

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