Southeast Asia
Development Group: Southeast Asian Consumers Too Bullish on Crypto?
Many southeast Asians consumers are interested in establishing or increasing their crypto investments, according to the OECD, but also admit to not really understanding them.
South Africa's Internet Giant Leads $4 Million Raise for BitX
Multinational bitcoin platform BitX has raised $4m in a round led by South Africa's third largest company, the Naspers Group.
BitX Expands Bitcoin Buying Service to Indonesia
BitX is expanding into the world's second-fastest growing economy, Indonesia, bringing a fixed-price bitcoin exchange to its 252 million inhabitants.
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.
Bitcoin Firm Enables Remittance Withdrawals at 450 Philippine Bank ATMs
Philippine remittance service Coins.ph now allows users to send funds for collection at a network of bank ATMs.
Why Bitcoin Remittance Services Should Leave the 'Bitcoin' Part Out
Bitcoin remittances can make immigrant workers' lives easier without them even knowing the digital currency is involved.
BitX Opens Feature-Rich Bitcoin Exchange in Malaysia
BitX, which aims to bring advanced bitcoin services to emerging markets, has opened its latest exchange in Malaysia.
Malaysian Taxi Customers Can Now Pay with Bitcoin
Taxi passengers in Malaysia are Asia's first to be able to pay with bitcoin, thanks to matching service Taximonger.
Vietnam Exchange Adds Bitcoin Wallet with Off-Chain Transactions
Asian exchange Bitcoin Vietnam has added wallet functionality that allows 'off-chain' transactions between users and instant trading functionality.
Singapore Head Regulator: Digital Currencies 'Have a Role to Play' Despite Risks
Singapore's chief regulator says bitcoin companies will be regulated in a way that addresses risks, but doesn't stifle innovation.
