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Indian Regulators Wary About Bitcoin
By Aswin Mannepalli
India, like many other Asian states, is struggling to manage cryptocurrencies.
China’s Crackdown on Cryptocurrency Trading – A Sign of Things to Come
By Andrew Godwin
The Chinese government is determined to cement its place as a leading rule maker, now in cryptocurrency.
Currency Wars Along the Silk Road
By Gregory Gleason
Which will emerge on top in Central Asia: the dollar, the yuan, or even Bitcoin?
Move Over, Bitcoin: China Wants to Issue Its Own Digital Currency
By Shannon Tiezzi
After a love-hate relationship with Bitcoin, China has moved on to pursue its own digital currency.
A Bitcoin Revolution in Southeast Asia?
By Elisabeth Rosen
The region’s adoption of the cryptocurrency is nascent to say the least, but some backers see real potential.
Rising Conservatism Among Japanese Housewives?
By J.T. Quigley and Angela Erika Kubo
According to a recent report, some Japanese women are embracing right-wing groups that operate mostly online.
Autumn Radtke: Bitcoin Exchange CEO Found Dead in Singapore
By J.T. Quigley
The 28-year-old First Meta executive may have committed suicide.
Japanese WWII Survivor Wants UNESCO Certification for Kamikaze Letters
By J.T. Quigley and Angela Erika Kubo
Our Tokyo editors talk about controversial letters penned by Kamikaze pilots and more in this week's podcast.
North Korea Could Manufacture Reactor Fuel at Yongbyon Nuclear Complex
By Ankit Panda
A few links covering developments across Japan and the Korean peninsula before the weekend.
Bitcoin Hackers Reportedly Target People’s Bank of China
By Shannon Tiezzi
A reported DDOS attack on the People's Bank of China complicates the Bitcoin debate.
China as Unsure About Bitcoin as Everyone Else
By James Parker
Although it has announced new controls, it is unclear what direction Chinese authorities will take with the virtual currency.
People's Bank of China Issues a Regulatory Notice on Bitcoin
By Ankit Panda
The PBOC's move on Bitcoin does not bar consumers or private business from using the currency.