China
Hong Kong's MyCoin Disappears With Up To $387 Million, Reports Claim
Hong Kong bitcoin exchange MyCoin has shut its doors, taking with it as much as HK$3bn ($386.9m) in investor funds, reports say.
Huobi Courts International Customers With Fee Cuts
China's Huobi is making an international push in 2015 by temporarily eliminating or lowering fees on its USD trading platform BitYes.
OKCoin CEO Star Xu: Bitcoin’s Price Depends on User Growth
CoinDesk speaks to OKCoin CEO Star Xu about his leading BTC/CNY exchange's new push to promote "real bitcoin use" in China and abroad.
How One Startup Will Use Blockchain Tech to Disrupt Online Gaming
A Chinese startup called Play claims it can disrupt the incumbent online gaming industry by placing games' logic on a blockchain.
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.
What It Took to Bring Bitcoin to 5,000 Taiwan Convenience Stores
Participants in Taiwan's large-scale convenience store bitcoin project have spoken to CoinDesk about the hurdles they faced.
OKCoin Now Offers P2P Lending to International Users
OKCoin offers international users a P2P lending system with the ability to set interest rates and duration, as well as a new Futures interface.
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.
