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South Korean Watchdog Plans Direct Supervision of Crypto Exchanges
7.8.2019
A South Korean financial watchdog under the Financial Services Commission aims to more closely supervise exchanges in line with FATF standards
North Korea Stole $2 Billion in Crypto and Fiat to Fund Weapons Programs
6.8.2019
North Korea is funding its weapons of mass destruction via hacks of banks and crypto exchanges, says a confidential U.N. report
South Korean Fashion Platform Joins Terra Stablecoin Alliance
5.8.2019
South Korean fashion platform Sinsang Market has joined the ecosystem of the Terra Alliance, a stablecoin-focused association of large e-commerce companies
Thailand to Bring Cryptocurrency Under Anti-Money Laundering Rules
5.8.2019
Thailand's anti-money laundering regulator is planning to amend the country's laws to mandate reporting by cryptocurrency exchanges
Cryptocurrency in China: Over the Counter, Under the Table
5.8.2019
Primitive Ventures partner Dovey Wan breaks down the crypto situation as it stands in China today
Circle Moves Exchange Operations Offshore With New Bermuda Office
22.7.2019
Circle is moving the majority of its Poloniex exchange operations offshore, citing a "lack of regulatory frameworks" in the U.S
South Korea Estimates 2-Year Losses from Crypto Crimes at $2.3 Billion
22.7.2019
Nearly 2.7 trillion won (US$2.3 billion) have been lost to cryptocurrency crimes in the last two years, not including exchange hacks
Japan Creates Working Group to Discuss Facebook Libra Ahead of G7 Meeting
15.7.2019
Japan has set up a working group to examine the issues raised by Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency project ahead of a G7 meeting this week
Hacked Crypto Exchange Bitpoint Discovers More Millions Are Missing
15.7.2019
After a $30-million hack last week, Japan-based cryptocurrency exchange Bitpoint says it's discovered that another $2.3 million is missing.
Bitcoin Cash Community on Bitkan’s K-Site Raises Funds for BCH Development
11.7.2019
Last year news.Bitcoin.com spoke with the cofounder of Bitkan, Fang Yu, about the company’s K-Site project, which acts as a decentralized media outlet, micro-blog and forum with rewards. Just recently, Bitkan spoke with news.Bitcoin.com about K-Site’s growth and how the platform’s...
China Should Prepare Digital Yuan to Counter Facebook Libra: Ex-PBoC Chief
11.7.2019
China should revamp its plan for a national digital currency in the face of Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency, says the central bank's former head
Facebook Says It Won’t Launch Crypto in India Due to Regulatory Issues
10.7.2019
Facebook reportedly said that current regulatory restrictions mean it has "no plans" to launch its digital wallet service and crypto in India
Facebook Libra Threat Could Spur Work on China’s National Digital Currency: PBoC Official
8.7.2019
China's central bank could hasten development of its own digital cash to counter the threat posed by Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency, an official says
Korean Watchdog Warns of Financial Stability Risk From Facebook’s Libra
8.7.2019
Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency project threatens the stability of financial systems, according to South Korea's Financial Services Commission
Blockchain-Based Used Car Data Marketplace to Launch in Singapore
5.7.2019
sgCarMart.com and Ocean Protocol are launching a blockchain-powered “Know-Your-Vehicle” data marketplace in Singapore
Justin Sun Speaks At Asia Blockchain Summit 2019, Briefs About Progress And Future Plans
4.7.2019
The Asia Blockchain Summit 2019 has been a successful event, with major crypto-blockchain leaders from the region and outside delivering important keynotes. Among these high profile personalities, was Justin Sun, co-founder and CEO of Tron Foundation, who spoke about the development of Tron network...
Cardano Price Analysis: Amidst the Bearish Trend, The Cardano Foundation is Extending its Reach in Asia
4.7.2019
The Cardano Foundation is planning for its extension in Asia. And in order to achieve that, they are building a community of dedicated users and further strengthening the existing ones. In this context, their latest step was attending the Asia Blockchain Summit 2019. The Chairperson of Cardano...
Cuba ‘Studies’ Cryptocurrencies, Expert Floats Cent’l Asia Crypto Idea
4.7.2019
The Cuban government says it is “studying the use” of cryptocurrencies in an effort to boost the country’s flagging economy as American-led sanctions continue to bite.
The United States has ramped up sanctions against Cuba in recent months, with tourism and educational travel bans, as well as...
Gram Asia to Sell Gram Tokens at Three Times ICO Price
3.7.2019
The largest Asian holder of Telegram’s Gram token will sell some of them for three times the ICO price on July 10
Now Japanese Regulators Are Getting Anxious About Facebook’s Cryptocurrency
3.7.2019
Japan's central bank has joined the regulators worldwide expressing concerns over the potential risks posed by Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency