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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Ant Financial Is Launching a Blockchain App to Tackle Food Fraud

Alibaba payments affiliate Ant Financial is poised to launch a blockchain platform next month, alongside an application that tracks rice shipments.

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China Now Has a Way for the Public to Report Illegal Token Sales

A Chinese self-regulatory association is working to assist government agencies in cracking down on illegal token sales with a new reporting option.

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Crypto Exchange Huobi Seeks to Acquire Public Firm in $77 Million Deal

Cryptocurrency exchange Huobi is quietly seeking to purchase a more than 70-percent stake in a publicly listed firm in Hong Kong.

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Major Russian Airline Tests Blockchain in Bid to Track Fuel Payments

Russia's S7 Airline tested a blockchain application to settle payments and paperworks via a distributed network during an aircraft's refueling process

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India Central Bank Forms New Unit to Tackle Blockchain Regulation

India's central bank has formed a new unit within the organization to tackle research and regulatory frameworks for blockchain and cryptocurrency.

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Search Giant Baidu to Censor Crypto Discussions on Online Forum

Chinese search giant Baidu is joining Alibaba and Tencent in a move aimed to distance itself from cryptocurrency-related activities.

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Mt Gox's Bitcoin Creditors Can Now File for Rehabilitation Claims

Creditors of the defunct bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox can now start to submit proofs for claiming refunds in the exchange's rehabilitation process.

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Singapore Stock Exchange Taps Blockchain for Faster Settlements

Singapore's stock exchange is working with the city-state's central bank to adopt blockchain for faster and cheaper securities transactions.

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Chinese Regulators Blast Crypto Fundraising in New Joint Warning

Five regulatory agencies in China have issued a warning against illegal fund raising and trading activities related to blockchain and cryptocurrency.

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Alibaba Payments App to Step Up Scrutiny Over Crypto OTC Trading

Alibaba's payments affiliate is cooperating with Chinese regulators to scrutinize peer-to-peer crypto trading through its AliPay mobile app. 

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