Hong Kong
Hong Kong Banks Hit By Bitcoin Ransom Demands
Two Hong Kong banks were targeted with distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks earlier this week by unknown parties demanding bitcoin ransoms.
Hong Kong Official: Bitcoin Legislation Not Necessary
A senior Hong Kong official has said that the government does not see a need for legislation that would regulate bitcoin.
Police Arrest Five in MyCoin Bitcoin Exchange Scheme Case
Five individuals have been arrested by Hong Kong police in connection with the collapse of MyCoin, an alleged bitcoin trading platform.
Bitcoin in the Headlines: Hong Kong’s MyCoin Sparks Global Conversation
CoinDesk examines this week's bitcoin headlines, breaking down the MyCoin scandal and more.
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.
New Exchange Protects User Funds with Segregated Bank Accounts
New Hong Kong exchange Gatecoin is targeting international customers with segregated bank accounts in 40 countries.
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.
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.
