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china securities commission
Markets
China
Blockchain Needs Centralization, Says Chinese SEC Official
An official from China's Securities Regulatory Commission has said complete decentralization is not the best way to reap blockchain's benefits.
china securities commission
By Wolfie Zhao
Mar 6, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
Mar 6, 2018
ChinaBitcoinNewsAsia PacificLegalRegulatorsTechnology News
bitcoin mining miniature
Markets
Bitcoin mining
GMO Has Mined Millions of Dollars in Bitcoin Already
The crypto mine launched by Japanese IT firm GMO Internet has generated more than $3 million in revenue over the past three months.
bitcoin mining miniature
By Wolfie Zhao
Mar 6, 2018 at 4:05 a.m. UTC
Mar 6, 2018
Bitcoin MiningBitcoinNewsAsia PacificMarketsBitcoin CashGMOGMO InternetMarkets News
People's great hall
Markets
China
China's Biggest Political Event Sees Blockchain Praise
At China's annual "Two Sessions" political event, policy advisors have made a wide range of comments on the future of blockchain in the country.
People's great hall
By Wolfie Zhao
Mar 5, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
Mar 5, 2018
ChinaConferencesPolicyRegulationNewsAsia PacificLegal
NK
Markets
Crime
Trump Sanctions on North Korea Won't Stop Crypto Hacks, Senator Says
One U.S. senator thinks the Trump administration isn't doing enough to deter North Korean attacks on cryptocurrency users and exchanges.
NK
By Stan Higgins
Mar 1, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. UTC
Mar 1, 2018
CrimeExchangesSouth KoreaNewsAsia PacificLegalHacksNorth Korea
singapore dollar
Markets
Exchanges
Singapore Weighs Need for New Rules to Protect Crypto Investors
Singapore's de facto central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore, is looking at whether new regulations are needed to protect crypto investors.
singapore dollar
By Wolfie Zhao
Mar 1, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
Mar 1, 2018
ExchangesSingaporeMonetary Authority of SingaporeRegulationNewsAsia PacificLegal
(chinahbzyg/Shutterstock)
Markets
Crime
China's Police Expand Crypto Monitoring Overseas
China's police force isn't just focusing on domestic crypto activities, they're eyeing overseas exchange platforms as well, according to reports.
(chinahbzyg/Shutterstock)
By Wolfie Zhao
Mar 1, 2018 at 3:15 a.m. UTC
Mar 1, 2018
CrimeChinaRegulationNewsAsia PacificPoliceLegal
japanese yen
Markets
Exchanges
Class Actions Mount as Coincheck Lingers Over Crypto Heist Refunds
Japanese exchange Coincheck is facing another class action lawsuit demanding cryptocurrency refunds and compensation for hack losses.
japanese yen
By Wolfie Zhao
Feb 28, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
Feb 28, 2018
ExchangesJapanLawsuitCoincheckNewsAsia PacificLegalHacksMarkets News
Malaysia central bank
Markets
Crime
Customer ID Now Required for Crypto Exchange Purchases in Malaysia
Malaysia's central bank is now requiring domestic crypto exchanges to comply with anti-money laundering and know-your-customer mandates.
Malaysia central bank
By Wolfie Zhao
Feb 28, 2018 at 3:11 a.m. UTC
Feb 28, 2018
CrimeMalaysiaAMLRegulationNewsCentral Bankingcentral banksTerrorist FinancingAnti-Money LaunderingAsia PacificLegal
japan, currency
Markets
Financial regulation
Japan's Finance Watchdog Eyeing ICO Regulation, Says Report
Japan's financial regulator is reportedly mulling the creation of a regulatory framework for firms raising funds through initial coin offerings.
japan, currency
By Wolfie Zhao
Feb 27, 2018 at 1:40 p.m. UTC
Feb 27, 2018
Financial RegulationJapanFSARegulationNewsFinancial Services AgencyFinancial RegulatorAsia PacificLegal
dragon, light
Markets
China
China's Crypto Exchanges Didn't Just Survive – They're Thriving
Months after China's government shut down domestic order book exchanges, the platforms that originally offered them are finding new ways to thrive.
dragon, light
By Wolfie Zhao
Feb 27, 2018 at 4:00 a.m. UTC
Feb 27, 2018
ChinaExchangesstartupsPBOCHuobiPeople's Bank of ChinaRegulationAsia PacificMarketsICOsinitial coin offeringsLegalBinanceFeaturesbusiness newsMarkets News