Because to my knowledge there are several countries in southeast asia that have not legalized bitcoin. And what is our endeavor for bitcoin in southeast asia to be legal like any other country (which has legalized bitcoin).
Will the impact be positive or negative?
This might really has a huge impact to the procedures of Bitcoin in our society. Countries in Southeast Asia are considered to be a developing nations which make their people afford to use lots of technology. Majority of them are capable to access internet that leads for them to easily understand the operation of Bitcoin. Thus, the Philippines are very active regarding the development of Bitcoin as they establish digital currency transactions using coins.ph and many more.