Asia Pacific

Regulation

China’s Central Bank Eyes Crypto as Possible Yuan Risk

The People's Bank of China says cryptocurrencies will be a top priority for the agency this year, in an effort to protect the national currency.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 March 2018
Regulation

Blockchain Funding Center Scrapped Over China Regulation Concerns

A Chinese investment association has scrapped a previously reported plan to launch a funding center to boost blockchain development in the country.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 March 2018
Regulation

Australia Seeks Public Input on Crypto Tax Guidelines

The Australian government is looking for public feedbacks to make sure crypto investors will not have excuse for not meeting their tax liability.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 March 2018
Security

Chinese Government Institute Launches Blockchain for Authentication

A Chinese government-led research body has rolled out a blockchain-as-a-service platform for identity and supply-chain tracking.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 March 2018
China

Blockchain Standardization Tops Chinese IT Ministry’s 2018 Agenda

China's Ministry of Information Technology and Industry is ramping up its focus on national blockchain standardization this year.

Business  ·  23 March 2018
Regulation

Japan Warns Binance Exchange Over Licensing

The Japanese financial regulator has issued a warning to Binance over its operation legitimacy in Japan.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 March 2018
Regulation

Binance CEO Refutes Financial Watchdog Warning Reports

Binance's CEO has hit back at reports that the exchange is to receive a warning from a financial regulator over its lack of registration in Japan.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 March 2018
Exchanges

Korean Regulators to Probe Bank AML Measures for Crypto Exchanges

Two South Korean regulators are reportedly launching an investigation of banks' implementation of anti-money laundering procedures for exchanges.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 March 2018
Japan

Japanese Crypto Users Lost $6 Million in Hacks Last Year, Say Police

Around $6.2 million-worth of cryptocurrency was hacked from exchange accounts and wallet services in 2017, Japan's National Police Agency says.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 March 2018
Japan

Waking Dragon? Asia’s Token Economy Is Charging Full Speed Ahead

At the Token 2049 conference in Hong Kong, Asia's vibrant market for cryptocurrencies and ICOs took the spotlight.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 March 2018
Regulation

Exchange to Investigate Another Chinese Stock Over Blockchain Claims

A second Chinese public firm in a week is being questioned by the Shenzhen Stock Exchange over the authenticity of its healthcare blockchain claims.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 March 2018
Regulation

South Korean Financial Watchdog Touts Blockchain in Fintech Plans

South Korea's Financial Services Commission plans to encoureage businesses to use blockchain tech in new payment systems and more.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 March 2018
Regulation

Korea Telecom Announces Blockchain For Network Security

South Korean telecom provider KT unveiled a new system based on a blockchain security-focused network.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 March 2018
Regulation

Second Securities Regulator Halts ‘Black Cell’ Token Sale

An initial coin offering has been blocked by the Securities and Futures Commission in Hong Kong soon after a similar action in the Philippines.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 March 2018
Regulation

Chinese Stock Exchange Probes Firm’s Blockchain Claim Amid Stock Rally

A public company in China is being questioned over a blockchain claim that appeared to drive a rally in its stock price.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 March 2018