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Southeast Asia

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BitX Opens Feature-Rich Bitcoin Exchange in Malaysia
BitX, which aims to bring advanced bitcoin services to emerging markets, has opened its latest exchange in Malaysia.
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By Jon Southurst
Nov 4, 2014 at 2:18 a.m. UTC
Nov 4, 2014
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Malaysian Taxi Customers Can Now Pay with Bitcoin
Taxi passengers in Malaysia are Asia's first to be able to pay with bitcoin, thanks to matching service Taximonger.
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By Jon Southurst
Nov 1, 2014 at 8:58 p.m. UTC
Nov 1, 2014
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Vietnam Exchange Adds Bitcoin Wallet with Off-Chain Transactions
Asian exchange Bitcoin Vietnam has added wallet functionality that allows 'off-chain' transactions between users and instant trading functionality.
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By Jon Southurst
Sep 23, 2014 at 1:52 p.m. UTC
Sep 23, 2014
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Singapore
Singapore Head Regulator: Digital Currencies 'Have a Role to Play' Despite Risks
Singapore's chief regulator says bitcoin companies will be regulated in a way that addresses risks, but doesn't stifle innovation.
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By Jon Southurst
Aug 14, 2014 at 2:52 a.m. UTC
Aug 14, 2014
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First 'Live' Bitcoin Exchange Opens in Vietnam
Open-order exchange VBTC launched in Ho Chi Minh City recently, saying bitcoin's economic benefits outweigh the authorities' concerns.
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By Jon Southurst
Jul 16, 2014 at 5:20 a.m. UTC
Jul 16, 2014
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Philippines Startups Aim to Fulfil Bitcoin's Remittance Promise
Workers sending money home face high fees from 'legacy' payments services. Now some Philippines startups want to change that.
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By Jon Southurst
Jul 9, 2014 at 10:21 a.m. UTC
Jul 9, 2014
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Retail
Malaysian Retail Giant i-Pmart Will Hold 100% of its Bitcoin Payments
Online electronics retailer i-Pmart added a bitcoin payment option last week, and its CEO says he's a big believer.
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By Jon Southurst
Jun 9, 2014 at 5:00 a.m. UTC
Jun 9, 2014
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Asia
How Bitislands Plans to Turn All of Bali into 'Bitcoin Paradise'
The entire tropical resort island of Bali will become a haven for bitcoin travelers and startups, say project organizers.
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By Jon Southurst
May 28, 2014 at 10:00 p.m. UTC
May 28, 2014
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Payments
Bitcoin-Accepting Restaurant is Malaysia's First
Bitcoin is starting to grow in Malaysia thanks to active local communities and innovative spending services.
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By Jon Southurst
May 14, 2014 at 11:43 a.m. UTC
May 14, 2014
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Kenya
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.
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By Jon Southurst
May 3, 2014 at 10:15 a.m. UTC
May 3, 2014
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