Asia
Additional Sources Confirm China's Payment Processor Ban, Bitcoin Price Falls $200
The bitcoin price dropped $200 after confirmation of China's block on business between third-party payment companies and bitcoin exchanges.
Entertainment Company Wayi to Become Taiwan's First Bitcoin Exchange
Taiwanese company Wayi wants to become Taiwan's first bitcoin exchange, and announced it will begin accepting bitcoin.
Baidu-owned Hao123 Launches Dedicated Bitcoin News Portal
Hao123.com, a popular Chinese web portal owned by Baidu, has launched a bitcoin news aggregator and information page.
Rumours of BTC China Deal with Chinese Retail Giant Suning 'Are False'
BTC China CEO Bobby Lee reveals rumours of a deal with Chinese retail giant Suning aren't true.
Are India's Regulators Poised to Clamp Down on Bitcoin?
Indian authorities are allegedly preparing a public advisory to warn against the risks of emerging digital currencies.
BTC China in Discussion With Regulators Over Bitcoin Recognition
The world’s busiest bitcoin exchange has been in 'low-level' discussions to get bitcoin recognised as an official currency.
China's Third-Largest Mobile Network Now Accepts Bitcoin
Consumers in China can now purchase smartphones with bitcoin from major carrier China Telecom.
China Central Bank Official: People Should be Free to Use Bitcoin Exchanges
People should be able to use bitcoin exchanges without interference from banks, according to a Chinese central bank official.
Why China is Leading the Global Rise of Bitcoin
Insiders offer a view of bitcoin in China: world's largest exchange, rampant mining, and a population ready to invest.
World's Largest Bitcoin Exchange BTC China Gets $5 Million in Funding
BTC China has received $5 million in funding from Lightspeed China Partners and Lightspeed Venture Partners.
