The Giant Awakens: Asia's Top Bitcoin Stories in 2014
Asia is home to over half the world's population, not to mention a large number of its fastest-growing economies and busiest financial centers. In terms of funding and business activity, the Asian bitcoin scene is dominated by its most advanced economies: China, South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore. The region is home to more than 50 countries and jurisdictions with diverse conditions and financial needs. In theory, this should be bitcoin's land of milk and honey. However, Asia's economic and political diversity is both an advantage and disadvantage, and there are still plenty of....
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The self-declared "first and biggest bitcoin convention in Asia" has been canceled until further notice, according to reports available on the web. It's the second time this convention has been postponed, with the first (which was slated to happen in mid-October) moved to February 2014 at speaker requests - given they needed more time to prepare. The reasoning behind this second cancelation is unclear, but it's not farfetched to assume that the recent turn of events in China may have something to do with it. Either way, the convention is expected to be rescheduled to another date in 2014.....
State of Bitcoin Q2 2014 from CoinDesk. Download the full report in PDF form. View more of CoinDesk's Research Reports here. In April we announced that CoinDesk would be publishing State of Bitcoin updates on a quarterly basis. Given the positive response we have received since 2014's first report, we are pleased to release our latest update. This State of Bitcoin Q2 report focuses on data and events in the second quarter of 2014 through to the present day. Here are some of the highlights. 2014 Q2 report highlights. Bitcoin's price continues to be a key focus. Some people, including....
A group called Cyberfunks Alliance plans to hold a Bitcoin Awakens festival on November 6 to bridge the gap between bitcoin and the underbanked. Bitcoin Awakens will be held at the organization’s headquarters, Urban Co-Lab in Austin, Texas. The event is designed to help new users get oriented to acquiring and using bitcoin through a fun and interactive game. Cost to participate is $99 benefiting the Central Food Bank of Texas. Teams of three will solve up to 15 challenges throughout the city of Austin to reveal the coordinates of a secret location for a victory party in honor of the....
Payments giant Mastercard is launching crypto-linked payment cards for the Asia-Pacific region in partnership with three crypto service providers. “For the first time, consumers and businesses in the Asia Pacific region will be able to apply for crypto-linked Mastercard credit, debit, or prepaid cards,” Mastercard said.
First Crypto-Linked Mastercards in Asia-Pacific Region
Mastercard announced Monday that it has partnered with three crypto service providers across the Asia-Pacific region “to launch the region’s first crypto-linked payment....