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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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Blockchain Firm Denies 'Conflict of Interest' for Advisor Yanis Varoufakis

Tembusu Systems denies Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis' role as its advisor represents a "conflict of interest" for the politician.

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Bitcoin Derivatives Trading Platform Coinarch Expands into China

Derivatives-focused bitcoin trading platform Coinarch is making a push into the Chinese market, with the launch of dedicated local branding.

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Bitcoin ATM Selling Gold and Silver Goes Live in Singapore

A Singapore company has created a way for customers to buy gold and silver directly from a Lamassu bitcoin ATM.

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Singapore Government Sponsors Bitcoin Firm to Attend SXSW Event

Singapore-based bitcoin firm CoinPip will attend South by Southwest in the US in March, thanks to sponsorship from a government agency.

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Singapore Exchange CoinHako Gets Personal Investment Boost from Tim Draper

Singapore bitcoin exchange and wallet CoinHako has received a personal 'six-figure' investment from Tim Draper after completing Boost VC.

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Asian Exchange Quoine Raises $2 Million for Global Expansion

Bitcoin exchange Quoine, which has to date focused on the Japanese market, has raised $2m with plans for expansion.

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Bitcoin Startup CoinJar Cites Tax as Influence on UK Relocation

Australian bitcoin exchange and payment processor CoinJar is relocating its headquarters to London, citing a more favorable tax environment.

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