Asia Pacific

Regulation

India’s Central Bank Denies ‘Formal Creation’ of Blockchain Unit

The Reserve Bank of India has denied officially forming a new unit to research AI and blockchain technology, despite reports to the contrary.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 September 2018
Australia

ASX-Listed DigitalX Hit With Legal Action Over ICO Involvement

Shares in the ASX-listed blockchain firm DigitalX slumped Friday after it revealed it is facing a legal claim from investors in an ICO it advised.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 September 2018
Exchanges

Indian Crypto Exchange Zebpay Halts Trading Over Banking Ban

Zebpay, once the largest crypto exchange in India, is halting its trading service at short notice, but stressed its wallet will stay functional.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 September 2018
China

Chinese Arbitrator Builds Online Ruling System on a Blockchain

An arbitration committee in China has launched an online ruling system utilizing a distributed network for sharing evidence in legal disputes.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 September 2018
Japan

SBI Ripple Asia Wins Payments License for Blockchain Money App

A joint venture between SBI Holdings and Ripple has moved a step closer to launching its blockchain-based payments app for consumers.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 September 2018
Crime

Reports: Taiwan Police Arrest Cody Wilson Following Assault Charges

News reports claim that Taiwan authorities have arrested Cody Wilson after he was accused of sexually assaulting a minor in the U.S.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 September 2018
Japan

Japan Lost $540 Million to Crypto Hacks in First Half of 2018

Japan's police agency has released data revealing that cyberattacks leading to thefts of cryptocurrency rose sharply earlier this year.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 September 2018
Crime

Cryptojacking Scripts Found on Local Indian Government Sites

Municipal government websites in Andhra Pradesh are running cryptojacking scripts, a group of security researchers found earlier this month.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 September 2018
Exchanges

Indian Central Bank Argues Cryptos ‘Not Valid’ as Currency in Court Battle

The Reserve Bank of India has argued at the Supreme Court that bitcoin cannot be recognized as either money or currency.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 September 2018
Exchanges

Japan’s FSA Expands Crypto Team to Handle Exchange License Reviews

Japan's financial regulator is recruiting more people next year to handle the growing interest among Japanese companies in a crypto exchange license.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 September 2018
Regulation

Korean Financial Watchdogs Probing Blockchain Firms Over ICO Activity

South Korean regulators are contacting local blockchain startups as part of an investigation into initial coin offerings, according to CoinDesk Korea.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 September 2018
Regulation

Chinese Ministry Eyes Blockchain to Boost Trust In Charities

China's Ministry of Civil Affairs is planning a blockchain upgrade of the country's charity tracking system to bring more transparency to donations.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 September 2018
Regulation

WeChat Now Censoring Bitmain and Crypto Price Prediction Accounts

WeChat has just blocked an official sales channel for Bitmain miners, along with several accounts that analyse the crypto markets.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 September 2018
Exchanges

Australian Watchdog to Apply Market Rules to Crypto Exchanges

Australia's securities regulator has said it plans to apply financial market rules to crypto exchanges and closely scrutinize ICOs.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 September 2018
Regulation

China’s Supreme Court Recognizes Blockchain Evidence as Legally Binding

Blockchain can now be legally used to authenticate evidence in legal disputes in China, according to a ruling from the country's Supreme Court.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 September 2018