Asia Pacific

Japan

Japanese Lawmaker Proposes 4 Changes to Ease Crypto Tax Burden

A Japanese politician has proposed four changes to the taxation system he says will promote adoption of cryptocurrency in the country.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 December 2018
Exchanges

Suspect Crypto Transactions Rise in Japan But Still Just 1.7% of Total

Reported suspicious crypto transactions soared in the first 10 months of 2018, but fiat is still vastly more popular in money laundering.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 December 2018
Regulation

Security Token Offerings ‘Illegal,’ Says Beijing Financial Watchdog

The head of Beijing’s Municipal Bureau of Finance has warned that security token offerings (STOs) are "illegal" in the city.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 December 2018
Regulation

Singapore’s Stock Exchange Clarifies Rules for Listed Firms Issuing ICOs

SGX has clarified the rules for publicly listed companies planning to conduct token sales.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 November 2018
Japan

Police Arrest 8 Over Alleged $68 Million Crypto Pyramid Scheme in Japan

Police in Tokyo have arrested eight men alleged to have run a cryptocurrency pyramid scheme that amassed about $68.70 million.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 November 2018
IPOs

Bitmain Denies Reports CEO Jihan Wu Ousted from Bitcoin Miner’s Board

Mining giant Bitmain says CEO Jihan Wu still serves on its board, despite media reports to the contrary.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 November 2018
IPOs

Bitcoin Miner Canaan’s IPO Likely Delayed After Hong Kong Filing Expires

Canaan Creative's IPO may be in doubt as the bitcoin mining firm's filing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange has now lapsed.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 November 2018
Regulation

Korean Lawyers Urge Government to Draw Up Blockchain Rules

The Korean Bar Association has called on the government to introduce blockchain regulations, ASAP.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 November 2018
Ethereum

Chinese School Principals Caught Mining Ethereum At Work

Two principals at a Chinese school got in hot water after installing ethereum miners at the institution, according to a report.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 November 2018
Exchanges

Hong Kong’s Securities Watchdog to Regulate Crypto Funds

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission says it will bring crypto funds under its securities regulations to improve investor protection.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 November 2018
Regulation

Indian Officials Met to Discuss Possible Ban on ‘Private Cryptocurrencies’

The Indian government is considering imposing a ban on what it calls "private cryptocurrencies," according to an official release.

Policy & regulation  ·  31 October 2018
Tether

Crypto Wallet Maker Ledger to Expand Support for Stablecoins, Including Tether

Benjamin Soong, Ledger's newly hired head of Asia-Pacific operations, says tether remains popular in the region despite the token's recent troubles.

Business  ·  31 October 2018
Exchanges

India Supreme Court Seeks Government Opinion on Crypto Within 2 Weeks

The Supreme Court of India has asked the government to give its view on cryptocurrencies, amid fallout from a ruling by the central bank in April.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 October 2018
Regulation

Chinese Court Rules Bitcoin Should Be Protected as Property

An arbitration body in China has said bitcoin should be legally protected as a property, despite the central bank's ban on crypto trading.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 October 2018
Exchanges

Japan’s Financial Regulator Mulls Cap on Cryptocurrency Margin Trading

Japan's Financial Services Agency is planning to put a cap on the leverage available to crypto margin traders to curb speculation and risk.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 October 2018