Alibaba

Regulation

BIS Wants ‘Level Playing Field’ for Banks Amid Threat from Facebook

The Bank for International Settlements has expressed concerns over the expected disruption as big tech firms like Facebook enter the financial space.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 June 2019
China

China’s Biggest Payment Firms Have No Plans to Follow Facebook into Crypto

WeChat parent Tencent and Alibaba's payments arm Ant Financial have no plans to follow Facebook into crypto.

Business  ·  19 June 2019
Supply Chain

Ant Financial Is Launching a Blockchain App to Tackle Food Fraud

Alibaba payments affiliate Ant Financial is poised to launch a blockchain platform next month, alongside an application that tracks rice shipments.

Business  ·  28 August 2018
OTC

Alibaba Payments App to Step Up Scrutiny Over Crypto OTC Trading

Alibaba's payments affiliate is cooperating with Chinese regulators to scrutinize peer-to-peer crypto trading through its AliPay mobile app. 

Markets  ·  24 August 2018
Funding Rounds

Draper Dragon Backs $20 Million Raise for Alibaba Vets’ Blockchain Startup

A public blockchain project founded by former members of Alibaba's blockchain arm has raised over $20 million in a combined token and equity sale.

Business  ·  30 July 2018
Patents

Alibaba Seeks to Eliminate Middlemen in Blockchain Payments Patent

A new patent filing reveals Chinese e-commerce giant has been exploring the use of blockchain technology to speed up international payments.

Business  ·  29 June 2018
Investments

Alibaba Affiliate to Boost Blockchain Development After $14 Billion Raise

Alibaba's Ant Financial has raised $14 billion in a new funding, part of which will be used to continue its development of blockchain technology.

Tech  ·  8 June 2018
Crime

Judge Rules Against Alibaba in Crypto Trademark Case

A U.S. district judge ruled against Alibaba in its trademark lawsuit against crypto startup Alibabacoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 May 2018
Supply Chain

Alibaba Advances Blockchain Food Fraud Platform to Pilot Phase

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba is trialling a blockchain-based tracking system developed to make its supply chain more transparent.

Business  ·  27 April 2018
Lawsuit

E-Commerce Giant Alibaba Blasts ‘Alibabacoin’ in Trademark Lawsuit

Chinese multinational Alibaba is suing a Dubai-based firm who allegedly used the company's branding to promote and profit from an ICO.

Markets  ·  3 April 2018
Investments

Alibaba Payment Affiliate Rules Out ICO Fundraising

Ant Financial Services Group, Alibaba's payment affiliate and operator of AliPay, has taken a critical stance over initial coin offerings.

Business  ·  26 March 2018
Supply Chain

Alibaba’s T-Mall Is Moving Cross-Border E-Commerce to Blockchain

Alibaba's T-Mall Global e-commerce platform is reportedly applying blockchain in its cross-border supply chain.

Business  ·  1 March 2018
China

Hints and Rumors? How Ripple Might Really Enter China’s Market

While Ripple has denied any short-term partnerships with Alibaba – a deal between the two firms could be in both companies' best interests.

Business  ·  21 August 2017
China

Ripple Confirms China Expansion Plans, Shoots Down Alibaba Rumor

Rumors are flying about Ripple's China expansion. Ripple elaborated on plans for the country, and shut down speculation they're working with Alibaba.

Business  ·  15 August 2017
Supply Chain

An Asia-Pacific Blockchain Consortium is Forming Around Food Supply Chain

PwC Australia is partnering up with Alibaba and others on a trial that will find it seeking to provided added trust to the food supply chain.

Business  ·  22 May 2017