Wolfie Zhao

A member of the CoinDesk editorial team since June 2017, Wolfie now focuses on writing business stories related to blockchain and cryptocurrency. Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/wolfiezhao">@wolfiezhao</a>. Email: wolfie@coindesk.com. Telegram: wolfiezhao

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Russia's National Payment Card Provider: Blockchain Isn't for Us

New statements by Russia's top card issuer suggests the domestic financial industry is still warming slowly to blockchain.

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South Korean Government to Auction $540k in Bitcoin

The South Korea government plans to auction 216 bitcoins that it confiscated during a 2016 criminal investigation.

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TechCrunch Disrupt Seeks Startups For 'Blockchain Pavilion' in San Francisco

Popular media firm TechCrunch is seeking blockchain startups for its San Francisco 'Disrupt' conference.

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UK Finance Watchdog Adds More Blockchain Startups to Regulatory Sandbox

One of the UK's top finance regulators is expanding its regulatory 'sandbox' to include more blockchain startups.

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US Should Encourage Blockchain Investments, Says Former Defense Official

The US should promote investments in blockchain as part of a broader fight against cyberthreats, a former Defense Department official has said.

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Bitcoin Exchange Gemini Leverages Banking Charter in Washington State Launch

Bitcoin exchange Gemini took an unusual path to extending its services to Washington state customers this week.

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Bitcoin Price Hits 10-Day Low As Crypto Markets Tumble

Bitcoin prices continued to edge lower Wednesday after setting a new all-time high. Other cryptocurrencies saw a similar shift into the red.

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Illinois Eases Burden for Cryptocurrency Startups with New Guidance

A major financial regulator in the state of Illinois has issued new guidance for startups working in the nascent blockchain sector.

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Goldman Sachs Strikes Bearish Note Amid Bitcoin's Price Highs

Wall Street banking giant Goldman Sachs warned its clients that the bitcoin market may be headed for bearish territory.

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Bitcoin Developers Publish BIP For 'Dandelion' Privacy Project

Researchers looking to beef up bitcoin’s privacy features have released a new proposal on GitHub.

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