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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Fake News Site Used New Zealand Prime Minister to Pump Bitcoin Startup

A fake news site used images of New Zealand's prime minister in sponsored posts on Facebook to promote a bitcoin firm.

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Korea's Largest Bitcoin Exchange Sells Stake in $350 Million Deal

Bithumb, the largest crypto exchange in South Korea by trading volume, just confirmed it has sold over 38 percent of its shares for $350 million.

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Wealth List Reveals China's 13 Biggest Crypto Billionaires

Chinese entrepreneurs behind some of the biggest crypto firms in the world have made the country's billionaires list for the first time.

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PBoC Is Seeking Blockchain Talent to Help Build Its Central Bank Crypto

China's central bank is looking to recruit blockchain tech and legal experts as it continues development of a yuan-based digital currency.

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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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Zaif Crypto Exchange Reveals Takeover In New Hack Refund Plan

After a major hack on the Zaif exchange, its operator has now revealed a refund plan that will see it being taken over by another crypto firm.

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Gemini Taps Wall Street Exec to Attract Institutional Crypto Investors

Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has hired an executive from a Nasdaq company as it seeks to attract more institutional clients.

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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.

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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.

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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.