Hong Kong
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.
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.
Bitspark Enters Hong Kong's Remittance Market With Bitcoin-Powered Solution
Hong Kong startup Bitspark is offering a new remittance service that slashes costs by one-third with bitcoin.
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.
