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Sumatra to Pilot Blockchain App for 'Decentralised Decision-Making'
Australian startup Horizon State is launching a blockchain app pilot in Sumatra that could eventually allow citizens to vote in elections.
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Indonesia's Central Bank Mulls Bitcoin Payments Ban
Indonesia's central bank has revealed that it is considering regulations that would outlaw bitcoin transactions from 2018.
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Indonesia's AML Watchdog Links Bitcoin to Islamic State
Islamic State (IS) militants are now using bitcoin, according to reports from authorities in Indonesia.
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Bitcoin Startup BitX Extends Series A With Undisclosed Funding
Bitcoin exchange and wallet provider BitX has extended its Series A round to include undisclosed funding from Venturra Capital.
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BitX Expands Bitcoin Buying Service to Indonesia
BitX is expanding into the world's second-fastest growing economy, Indonesia, bringing a fixed-price bitcoin exchange to its 252 million inhabitants.
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Bitspark Rolls Out Remittance Service to Indonesia
Bitspark has rolled out its second bitcoin-powered remittance service in a month, catering this time to Indonesian workers in Hong Kong.
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The Giant Awakens: Asia's Top Bitcoin Stories in 2014
From rumoured bans to booms, 2014 was big for bitcoin in Asia. Here is a review of the stories that made the biggest splashes, for better or worse.
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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.
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Early Bitcoin Adopter Calls for Multi-Sig Solutions After 750 BTC Theft
Bitcoin early adopter and entrepreneur Leo Treasure has offered a reward after losing nearly $280k to a hacker.
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Indonesian Project Makes Bitcoin Available at 10,000 Stores
Indonesians can now easily buy bitcoins over the counter at their nearest Indomaret store.
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