Asia

China

Chinese Government Advisers Propose Regional Stablecoin for 4 Asian Countries

The stablecoin would help facilitate trade among four Asian countries, which is key to economic recovery in the region after coronavirus, proponents said.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 May 2020
Crypto Exchange

Crypto Exchange OSL to Establish ‘Digital Asset Powerhouse’ in Asia, US Regions

The partnership between OSL and Monsoon is seeking to cement a leadership position in the Asia and U.S. regions.

News  ·  7 May 2020
Exchanges

CoolBitX Raises $16.7M to Make Crypto More Bank-Friendly

In 2020, the startup’s focus is on new products and features that comply with new rules from the Financial Action Task Force.

Business  ·  25 February 2020
First Digital Trust

New Settlement Layer to Offer Asian Crypto Institutions Local Alternative to Silvergate Bank

The new settlement layer is intended save Asian institutional traders from taking the "scenic route" via U.S. banking regulations.

Business  ·  21 February 2020
Regulation

Crypto Custody Provider Ledger Extends Reach in Asia With New Institutional Client

Ledger is partnering with dapp provider FLETA, offering legally compliant custody solutions as part of its push to expand in Asia.

Business  ·  23 January 2020
Mining Malware

Interpol Leads Operation to Tackle Cryptojacker Infecting Over 20,000 Routers

The international crime fighting agency led an operation to stem a plague of cryptocurrency mining malware afflicting computer routers across Asia.

Tech  ·  9 January 2020
China

Multicoin Capital Hires Principal in Asia as Crypto VCs Look East

Mable Jiang, formerly of Nirvana Capital, will spearhead the venture firm's hunt for new deals in Asia.

People  ·  6 December 2019
Security Tokens

Security Token Platform iSTOX Lands Another Big Asian Backer

Japanese financial services group Tokai Tokyo is the latest large Asian financial institution to back tokenized securities platform iSTOX.

Business  ·  19 November 2019
Regulation

The State of Security Token Regulations in Asia

Some Asian countries have gone a long way toward shoring up their rules and regulations around cryptocurrencies and security tokens.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 September 2019
Stablecoins

Beyond USD: The Next Frontier for Stablecoins

The next generation of stablecoins will eschew the U.S. dollar as their basis, writes Bitspark's George Harrap.

Tech  ·  27 August 2019
Blockchain

Longenesis Brings South Korean Medical Records to the Blockchain

A new partnership lets patients and doctors store medical records privately on the blockchain using Bitfury's Exonum platform.

Markets  ·  1 July 2019
Exchanges

Bain-Backed Crypto Exchange Seed CX Is Expanding to Asia

Chicago-based cryptocurrency exchange Seed CX, which Bain Capital backed last year, is expanding to Asia via a local partnership.

Markets  ·  22 March 2019
Exchanges

Gatecoin Crypto Exchange to Shut Down on Court’s Orders

Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange Gatecoin will shut down and enter liquidation.

Markets  ·  15 March 2019
Regulation

Indonesia Passes Rules for Trading of Cryptocurrency Futures

An Indonesian financial watchdog has set out new regulations for the trading of crypto assets on futures exchanges in the country.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 February 2019
ICOs

The Biggest Problem for ICOs? In 2018, It Was Their Own Investors

Hashed CEO Simon Seojoon Kim looks at the inherent limitations of ICOs, in particular the belief that "anyone can invest in an initial project."

Business  ·  6 January 2019