Asia Pacific

Bitcoin

Crypto Millionaire Lost 5,500 Bitcoins in Alleged Investment Scam

A 22-year-old cryptocurrency millionaire has lost more than 5,500 bitcoins in an alleged investment scam in Thailand.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 August 2018
Exchanges

20 Thai Crypto Exchanges Have Applied for New Digital Assets Licenses

Thailand's new licensing scheme for digital asset companies has seen a flurry of applications from ICO and crypto exchanges.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 August 2018
Regulation

Philippines’ Proposed ICO Rules Presume All Tokens Are Securities

The Philippines is close to introducing new regulations governing how companies can legally raise funds through initial coin offerings.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 August 2018
Regulation

China’s Government Censorship Agency Is Hiring a Crypto Expert

A high-level government media censor in China wants to hire a cryptographer with expertise in blockchain technology.

Policy & regulation  ·  31 July 2018
Crime

Crypto Mining CEO Said to Disappear With $35 Million In Funds

Crypto mining firm Sky Mining's CEO Le Minh Tam has reportedly stolen $35 million from investors and fled to America.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 July 2018
Exchanges

Korean Regulator Urges Haste on Crypto Bill After Exchange Hacks

An executive at the Financial Services Commission has called on politicians to pass a bill regulating cryptocurrency exchanges "as soon as possible."

Policy & regulation  ·  26 July 2018
Regulation

Vietnam’s Securities Regulator Warns Industry to Avoid Crypto Activities

Vietnam's securities regulator has warned industry companies and funds in the country to avoid activities related to cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 July 2018
Exchanges

Japanese Crypto Exchanges Push for Limit on Margin Trading Borrowing

A self-regulatory organization formed by crypto exchanges in Japan is proposing a limit on how much investors can borrow when margin trading

Policy & regulation  ·  25 July 2018
Regulation

Chinese Region to Shut Down ‘Illegal’ Bitcoin Miners By September

China's Xinjiang autonomous region is set to halt "illegal" bitcoin mining operations by the end of August, a government agency has confirmed. 

Policy & regulation  ·  23 July 2018
Regulation

South Korea’s Finance Watchdog Is Forming a Crypto Division

South Korea's Financial Services Commission has revealed it is setting up a department dedicated largely to cryptocurrencies and blockchain.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 July 2018
Regulation

Vietnam Inches Closer to Suspending Imports of Cryptocurrency Miners

The country's central bank has agreed to a proposed suspension of cryptocurrency miner imports, a local new source reported on Thursday.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 July 2018
Tax

South Korea Plans Tax Perks for Blockchain Startups

South Korea is planning to cut tax for companies developing nascent technologies such as blockchain as part of its push for innovation growth.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 July 2018
Regulation

Chinese Tech Firm Probed Over Launch of Crypto-Mining Video Console

Leshi Internet, a video streaming service with a history of financial issues, is being questioned by a stock exchange over its move into crypto. 

Policy & regulation  ·  13 July 2018
Cryptocurrency

Bank of Queensland Rules Out Crypto Purchases With Mortgage Funds

The Australian retail bank has revised its loan agreements to prohibit borrowers from using mortgages to purchase cryptocurrency.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 July 2018
Exchanges

Philippines Regulator Aims to Make $67 Million From Crypto Exchange Licensing

The authority that governs a special economic zone in the Philippines plans to reap $67 million by issuing crypto exchange licenses. 

Policy & regulation  ·  11 July 2018