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Tether Plans to Mint Digital Yuan and Commodity Coins, Says Bitfinex Shareholder
31.8.2019
Tether Holdings, the firm that issues tether (USDT), has plans to launch an offshore Chinese yuan stablecoin called CNHT. Tether’s digital dollar presence within the crypto economy has been massive in recent months, seeing significant demand from China. Bitfinex shareholder Zhao Dong...
Why Tether Volume Surged to All-Time Highs in August
30.8.2019
The dollar-pegged stablecoin tether (USDT) has become a virtual bridge between Chinese traders and global markets
Beyond USD: The Next Frontier for Stablecoins
27.8.2019
The next generation of stablecoins will eschew the U.S. dollar as their basis, writes Bitspark's George Harrap
CoinFlex Receives $10 Million Funding for Bitcoin Futures Settlements
27.8.2019
CoinFlex has received $10 million in a recent investment round and wants to do more business with Asian retail investors
Crypto Taxation Around the Globe — What Do Regulations Look Like?
23.8.2019
Different countries use individual taxation schemes to govern their respective crypto industries. Let’s take a look at some of them
Taipei-Based Crypto Firm Maicoin Seeks Membership in Libra Association
21.8.2019
Taiwanese crypto trading platform Maicoin is seeking to join the Libra Association to participate in developing the Libra stablecoin
Experts: South Korean Crypto Projects Look
21.8.2019
Industry experts note surge in South Korean crypto projects seeking to list their early-stage products on overseas platforms
Central Banks, Stablecoins and the Looming War of Currencies
20.8.2019
A flood of competing stablecoins is coming to the global economy, setting the stage for what could be a climactic battle with the world's biggest central banks
Hong Kong Protest Leader Hopes to Incite Run on Chinese Banks
16.8.2019
The 11th week of protesting in Hong Kong has passed as the world has witnessed massive sit-ins at the national airport and demonstrations across several locations citywide. The 2019 anti-extradition bill protests have affected Hong Kong’s local economy, investors have dumped on the benchmark...
Power Ledger and KEPCO Complete Blockchain Energy Trade Trial in Japan
13.8.2019
Power Ledger announces test completion of a peer-to-peer system with promise for post-FIT surplus power in the Japanese city of Osaka
China’s Central Bank ‘Close’ to Launching Official Digital Currency
12.8.2019
An official at China's central bank has said the institution is nearing the launch of its national digital currency
Report: Crypto Custodian BitGo Expands Japanese Presence, Builds Team
9.8.2019
BitGo is reportedly growing its Japan-based team, including hiring a director for the company’s sales team in Tokyo
SBI Holdings’ Crypto Exchange Adopts New Tech to Help Meet FATF Standards
8.8.2019
VC Trade, the crypto exchange launched by SBI Holdings, is integrating new tech to help it comply with new international KYC standards
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