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China
What China's Cashless Revolution Can Teach the West About Crypto
China appears to have achieved the crypto community's dream of a new internet of value, without blockchain. But there's more than meets than eye here.
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By Michael J. Casey
Oct 20, 2018 at 10:59 a.m. UTC
Oct 20, 2018
ChinapaymentsMerchantsBankingRegulationAsia PacificAliPayToken EconomyWeChat PayFeatures
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Hacking
North Korean Hacking Group Lazarus Stole $571 Million in Cryptos: Report
North Korea's infamous hacking group, dubbed Lazarus, has managed to steal over half a billion dollars in cryptocurrencies, a report indicates.
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By Daniel Palmer
Oct 19, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Oct 19, 2018
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Tax
Japanese Government Working to Simplify Cryptocurrency Tax Filings
Japan's Tax Commission is planning to introduce a new system to make it easier for crypto traders and investors to calculate their profits.
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By Yogita Khatri
Oct 18, 2018 at 8:15 a.m. UTC
Oct 18, 2018
TaxJapanRegulationNewsGovernmentAsia Pacific
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News
Qtum Blockchain Becomes Amazon Web Services Partner in China
Amazon Web Services' China unit is partnering with blockchain project Qtum to develop blockchain-as-a-service solutions for enterprises.
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By Anna Baydakova
Oct 17, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
Oct 17, 2018
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Law
South Korea to Decide on ICO Legality in November, Official Says
The South Korean government will decide in November whether it will again permit initial coin offerings in the country.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Oct 11, 2018 at 6:40 a.m. UTC
Oct 11, 2018
LawSouth KoreaRegulationNewsAsia PacificICOs
Japan green light signal
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Coinbase
Coinbase Confident Japanese Crypto Exchange License Arriving in 2019
A Coinbase executive has said that the crypto exchange's licensing application in Japan is ongoing and will "certainly" be completed in 2019.
Japan green light signal
By Wolfie Zhao
Oct 10, 2018 at 9:31 a.m. UTC
Oct 10, 2018
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Monetary Authority of Singapore
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Exchanges
Singapore Moves to Help Crypto Startups Receive Banking Services
Singapore's central bank is building relationships to ensure local crypto-focused startups receive domestic banking services.
Monetary Authority of Singapore
By Wolfie Zhao
Oct 10, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. UTC
Oct 10, 2018
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The yuan, China's national currency.
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Pboc
PBoC Op-Ed Pushes Use Case for Yuan-Pegged Crypto Stablecoins
A researcher from the People's Bank of China voiced support for yuan-pegged stablecoins in an op-ed published Tuesday.
The yuan, China's national currency.
By Wolfie Zhao
Oct 10, 2018 at 4:30 a.m. UTC
Oct 10, 2018
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Taiwan
Taiwan Lawmaker Pitches AML Rules Update to Cover Crypto
Taiwanese congressman Jason Hsu has proposed an amendment to the nation's money laundering laws to include cryptocurrencies.
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By Nikhilesh De
Oct 9, 2018 at 5:45 p.m. UTC
Oct 9, 2018
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South Korea's Policy Chief Calls for Legalization of ICOs
The chairman of South Korea's National Policy Committee has called for the legalization of ICOs at a meeting of the National Assembly.
Korea policy chief via CD Korea/Hankyore
By Daniel Palmer
Oct 2, 2018 at 3:04 p.m. UTC
Oct 2, 2018
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