Asia Pacific

Exchanges

Japan’s Bitcoin Exchanges Under Regulator Surveillance From October

Japan's Financial Services Agency will begin more closely monitoring cryptocurrency exchanges from next month.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 September 2017
Regulation

Australia’s Securities Watchdog Might Run Its Own Blockchain Nodes

Australia's securities markets regulator is weighing the use of blockchain as part of broader data strategy.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 September 2017
Regulation

Malaysia’s Central Bank Is Close to Drafting New Cryptocurrency Rules

Malaysia's central bank could introduce rules around cryptocurrencies by the end of this year, according to statements by its governor.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 September 2017
Russia

Blockchain Truce? Putin’s Internet Adviser Calls for US-Russia Cooperation

Collaboration, not competition: that's the message an advisor to Russian President Vladimir Putin is putting forward in a new interview.

Business  ·  19 September 2017
Regulation

Bitcoin ‘Double Taxation’ Relief Bill Introduced in Australia

Australia has introduced a new bill that, if passed, would end the country's bitcoin "double taxation" issue.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 September 2017
Exchanges

Huobi, OKCoin to Stop Yuan-to-Bitcoin Trading By October’s End

OKCoin and Huobi will end yuan-to-bitcoin trading by the end of next month, but are set to keep offering crypto-to-crypto trades.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 September 2017
Exchanges

Yunbi Bitcoin Exchange Latest to Close in China Crackdown

China-based cryptocurrency exchange Yunbi has announced the closure of its trading operations in the midst of a wider crackdown within the country.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 September 2017
Exchanges

China’s Bitcoin Exchanges Receive Shutdown Orders and Closure Timeline

A document leaked on Chinese social media today appears to confirm rumours that all local bitcoin exchanges must close by the end of the month.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 September 2017
Exchanges

Chinese Bitcoin Exchange ViaBTC to Close Amid Regulatory Crackdown

Chinese bitcoin exchange ViaBTC has announced it will be closing its website at the end of September – the second exchange in as many days to do so.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 September 2017
Regulation

Thai Securities Regulators Seek ‘Appropriate’ Rules for ICOs

Securities regulators in Thailand have issued a new statement on initial coin offerings (ICOs).

Policy & regulation  ·  14 September 2017
Exchanges

BTCC to Cease China Trading as Media Warns Closures Could Continue

China-based exchange BTCC has announced it will be closing its doors to domestic trading, while Shanghai media indicates a broader crackdown.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 September 2017
Regulation

Bitcoin Exchanges Lack Legal Foundation, China Internet Finance Association Says

A self-regulatory body in China focused on online finance has issued a new warning on bitcoin exchange risks.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 September 2017
Exchanges

China’s ICO Ban: Understandable, Reasonable and (Probably) Temporary

China's ICO ban might not be what it seems, according to CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson. In an OpEd, she argues it's not only reasonable – but temporary.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 September 2017
Exchanges

WSJ, Bloomberg Latest to Claim Bitcoin Exchange Crackdown in China

New media reports are coming out in support of the idea China may soon take action to shut down domestic bitcoin exchange platforms.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 September 2017
Regulation

Malaysian Finance Regulator Warns Investors Over ICO Risks

Malaysia's Securities Commission has issued a statement warning investors of the perceived risks of initial coin offerings (ICOs).

Policy & regulation  ·  8 September 2017