Singapore

Singapore’s 8pip to Sell Prepaid Bitcoin Cards at Retailers
Bitcoin pre-loaded cards in Singapore aim to be convenient, friendly to beginners, and in manageable amounts.

itBit Hires Ex-PayPal Manager and SecondMarket Analyst
The Singapore exchange's new staff bring experience from PayPal and SecondMarket respectively.

Bitcoin Bill Payment Services Taking Off Around the World
There's a growing number of ways users in different countries can pay their bills, including taxes, with bitcoin.

New SMS Bitcoin Service Aims at Emerging Markets
Singapore's CoinPip is partnering with a US startup to launch a low-tech solution to send bitcoins via SMS.

New Bitcoin POS 'Coin of Sale' Garners Global Attention
Coin of Sale aims to make it easier for merchants to accept bitcoin payments for their goods and services.

Bitcoin Regulation Roundup: Bankruptcy, Derivatives and Consumer Protection
In this regulation roundup, Jason Tyra examines the most significant news from the world's regulators and law courts.

Singapore to Regulate Bitcoin Exchanges and ATMs
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has announced new regulation of virtual currency intermediaries, including bitcoin exchanges and ATMs.

Singapore Bitcoin ATM Producer Tembusu Gets $300k Seed Funding
Singapore bitcoin ATM producer Tembusu has been valued at S$5.1m and secured S$300,000 in seed funding just after launching.

'BOOST:Bitcoin' Event Draws a Crowd in Hong Kong
The introductory event attracted over 100 visitors, including brand new bitcoin users and a number of merchants.

Singapore Shopping Mall Debuts Bitcoin ATM, Draws Impressive Queue
The launch of what operators called Asia's first public bitcoin ATM drew crowds on Friday.
