Asia Pacific

Japan

Japanese Watchdog Warns Crypto Firm Over Unlicensed Operation

Japan's financial regulator has issued a warning to a foreign cryptocurrency service firm that allegedly offers unlicensed financial instruments.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 February 2018
Exchanges

Korean Government Remains Firm on Crypto KYC Mandate

South Korea has doubled down on its commitment to eliminating the use of cryptocurrency in illicit activities, but played down more serious proposals.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 February 2018
Exchanges

South Korea Mulls BitLicense-Style Rules for Crypto Exchanges

South Korea is considering adopting a system similar to New York's "BitLicense" for the regulation of cryptocurrency exchanges, a report states.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 February 2018
Regulation

$600 Fraud? Fake ICO White Papers Are Drawing Scrutiny

A report from China's Beijing News says copywriters in China are offering to fabricate ICO white papers for a fee.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 February 2018
Exchanges

China’s State Media Takes Aim at Crypto Trading, ICOs

China's state-owned news agency is taking aim at over-the-counter and crypto-to-crypto trading that still remains active in the country.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 February 2018
Cryptocurrency

India’s Tax Department Is Sending Notices to Crypto Investors

The chairman of India's Central Board of Direct Tax says the agency is sending notices to crypto investors that haven't declared their gains.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 February 2018
Exchanges

Korean Exchange Bithumb Is Accepting New Users Again

Bithumb is now accepting new investor registrations after a successful integration of "know-your-customer" procedures.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 February 2018
Exchanges

Japanese Regulators to Increase Crypto Exchange Inspections

Following a notable hack, Japanese regulators are moving to increase the frequency of on-site cryptocurrency exchange inspections.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 February 2018
Exchanges

Singapore Deputy PM: ‘No Strong Case to Ban Cryptocurrency Trading’

Responding to lawmakers' questions, Singapore's deputy prime minister has said there's "no strong case" to ban cryptocurrency trading in the country.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 February 2018
Regulation

Taiwan Official: Government Should Prepare for Crypto Collapse

A senior official from Taiwan's executive branch has cautioned on the potential impact of cryptocurrencies on the island's financial stability.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 February 2018
Regulation

Singapore Lawmakers Question Prime Minister Over Crypto Regulation

Members of Singapore's parliament have asked if the government will reconsider the country's stance on cryptocurrency regulation.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 February 2018
Regulation

Report: China Cutting Access to Overseas Crypto Trading

Chinese regulators are stepping up a crackdown that began last year on websites for cryptocurrency trading and investing, according to local reports.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 February 2018
Crime

Philippines Investigates Crypto Firm over Use of Politician’s Name

The Philippines' Department of Justice has ordered an investigation over the alleged misrepresentation of the senate president by a crypto firm.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 February 2018
Exchanges

Regulators Probe Coincheck’s Hack Compensation Claims

Japan's Financial Services Agency is conducting an on-site inspection at Coincheck to see if it can afford to compensate victims of its recent hack.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 February 2018
Exchanges

South Korea Won’t Ban Crypto Trading, Says Minister

South Korea does not intend to "ban or suppress" cryptocurrency trading, the country's finance minister said today.

Policy & regulation  ·  31 January 2018