China
Bitcoin Crowdfunding is Catching on in China
Bitcoin crowdfunding in China is taking off despite its uncertainties, thanks to a risk-taking culture and innovative ownership models.
BTC China Hires Ex-Alipay Chief Analyst in Payments Push
BTC China has hired a former chief analyst from online payments giant Alipay, signalling a shift further into e-commerce.
Chinese Official: Bitcoin Can 'Co-exist' with Fiat Currencies
Former vice-governor of China's central bank, Wu Xiaoling, has said digital currencies like bitcoin "could co-exist with fiat currencies".
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.
BTC China's New Pool Mines 3,325 BTC in Five Weeks
BTC China's recently launched mining pool has already produced over $1.2m-worth of bitcoin, the company says.
Chinese Bitcoin Mining Alliance Denounces Ponzi Schemes in Transparency Push
Five major China-based bitcoin mining companies have formed a "transparency alliance" to combat "ponzi schemes" and other illicit market actors.
Huobi's BitVC Uses Trader Profits to Cover Futures Loss
Bitcoin margin trading comes under scrutiny as BitVC takes 46% of traders' profits to cover a 3,000 BTC loss.
Huobi's BitYes Teams with EgoPay for Fee-Free USD Deposits
Huobi's BitYes USD exchange is offering a trading fee-free deal with payment processor EgoPay until the end of 2014.
Asian Exchanges Adopt Controversial Counting Method For Futures Trades
Several exchanges have altered the way trades are counted on bitcoin futures markets, with 1 BTC counting as two.
Chinese Exchange Yuanbao Now Lets Customers Mortgage Their Bitcoin
Chinese exchange Yuanbao.com is now offering P2P lending, with borrowers using bitcoins and other digital assets as collateral.
