Asia Pacific

Bitcoin

Blockchain Needs Centralization, Says Chinese SEC Official

An official from China's Securities Regulatory Commission has said complete decentralization is not the best way to reap blockchain's benefits.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 March 2018
Bitcoin

GMO Has Mined Millions of Dollars in Bitcoin Already

The crypto mine launched by Japanese IT firm GMO Internet has generated more than $3 million in revenue over the past three months.

Tech  ·  6 March 2018
Regulation

China’s Biggest Political Event Sees Blockchain Praise

At China's annual "Two Sessions" political event, policy advisors have made a wide range of comments on the future of blockchain in the country.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 March 2018
Exchanges

Trump Sanctions on North Korea Won’t Stop Crypto Hacks, Senator Says

One U.S. senator thinks the Trump administration isn't doing enough to deter North Korean attacks on cryptocurrency users and exchanges.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 March 2018
Exchanges

Singapore Weighs Need for New Rules to Protect Crypto Investors

Singapore's de facto central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore, is looking at whether new regulations are needed to protect crypto investors.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 March 2018
Regulation

China’s Police Expand Crypto Monitoring Overseas

China's police force isn't just focusing on domestic crypto activities, they're eyeing overseas exchange platforms as well, according to reports.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 March 2018
Exchanges

Class Actions Mount as Coincheck Lingers Over Crypto Heist Refunds

Japanese exchange Coincheck is facing another class action lawsuit demanding cryptocurrency refunds and compensation for hack losses.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 February 2018
Regulation

Customer ID Now Required for Crypto Exchange Purchases in Malaysia

Malaysia's central bank is now requiring domestic crypto exchanges to comply with anti-money laundering and know-your-customer mandates.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 February 2018
Japan

Japan’s Finance Watchdog Eyeing ICO Regulation, Says Report

Japan's financial regulator is reportedly mulling the creation of a regulatory framework for firms raising funds through initial coin offerings.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 February 2018
Exchanges

China’s Crypto Exchanges Didn’t Just Survive – They’re Thriving

Months after China's government shut down domestic order book exchanges, the platforms that originally offered them are finding new ways to thrive.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 February 2018
Japan

Japan’s Exchanges Report 669 Cases of Suspected Crypto Money Laundering

Japan's police agency has said hundreds of cases of suspected money laundering were reported from domestic cryptocurrency exchanges in 2017.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 February 2018
Exchanges

Report: Japanese Crypto Exchanges Unite to Form Self-Regulatory Group

A group of Japanese cryptocurrency exchanges is reportedly uniting to form a new self-regulatory body in the wake of the recent Coincheck hack.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 February 2018
Regulation

South Korea to Support ‘Normal’ Crypto Trading, Says Finance Watchdog

South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service has reportedly said that the government will support "normal" cryptocurrency trading transactions.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 February 2018
Exchanges

Japan’s Finance Watchdog to Inspect 15 Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges

The Japanese government said today that inspections will take place at 15 unlicensed cryptocurrency exchanges in light of a recent major hack.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 February 2018
Exchanges

Coincheck Exchange Sees $373 Million Withdrawn in One Day

Since Coincheck partially resumed business activities following its recent hack, investors have flocked to withdraw millions from the exchange.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 February 2018