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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
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
Longenesis Brings South Korean Medical Records to the Blockchain
2.7.2019
A new partnership lets patients and doctors store medical records privately on the blockchain using Bitfury's Exonum platform
Singapore’s Central Bank Wants More Information on Facebook’s Libra Crypto
27.6.2019
The Monetary Authority of Singapore reportedly has concerns over Facebook's recently unveiled cryptocurrency project, Libra
Another Indian Crypto Exchange Shuts Down Blaming Banking Ban
27.6.2019
Regulatory uncertainty ushered in by India's central bank appears to have brought about the demise of the cryptocurrency exchange Koinex
Singapore Exchange Bitrue Hacked for Over $4 Million in Crypto
27.6.2019
Bitrue was hacked early Thursday morning for over $4 million in XRP and cardano. Users who experienced losses will be refunded, it says
What Indonesia Reveals About Facebook’s Libra Plan
26.6.2019
Facebook’s omnipresence in Indonesia raises questions about how Libra will impact retail users
Japan Watchdog Orders Improvements After Fisco Crypto Exchange ‘Violations’
21.6.2019
Fisco, owner of the Zaif crypto exchange, is being forced to upgrade its management systems after an investigation by Japan’s financial watchdog
Blockchain Hits Top 10 Future Skills in LinkedIn Asia Pacific Report
19.6.2019
According to a new LinkedIn report, the Asia Pacific region is seeing a surge in the demand for blockchain, AI and other skills
Russian Hackers May Have Carried Out Largest Ever Crypto Exchange Theft
17.6.2019
Russian hackers, not North Korean, may be the bad actors behind probably the biggest ever theft from a cryptocurrency exchange
Korean Crypto Exchanges Update T&Cs to Accept Liability for Hacks
17.6.2019
Five South Korean crypto exchanges have been forced to update their terms and conditions to accept liability for potential hacks and service issues
Philippines Central Bank Warns on Risks of Growing Cryptocurrency Use
11.6.2019
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas will continue to regulate cryptocurrency use in the country, senior officials have said