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: @wolfiezhao. Email: wolfie@coindesk.com. Telegram: wolfiezhao

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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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Hacked Crypto Exchange Bithumb Made $35 Million Profit in First Half 2018

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb made net profits of about $35 million in the first half of this year, despite a rough June for the firm.

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The World Bank Is About to Settle a Blockchain Bond Worth $73 Million

The World Bank is expected to settle its first blockchain-based bond worth $73 Million at the end of this month.

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China Seeks to Block Access to 124 Foreign Crypto Exchanges

Days after shutting down several crypto media accounts on WeChat, Chinese regulators are seeking to block access to 124 overseas crypto exchanges.

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Venues Banned from Hosting Crypto Events in Beijing's Finance District

Commercial properties in downtown Beijing have been ordered not to provide venues for events that promote cryptocurrency.

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Thailand's Central Bank Is Developing a Digital Currency Based on R3 Tech

The Bank of Thailand is developing its own digital currency, aiming to complete a first proof-of-concept by March 2019.

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Big Investors Deny Involvement In Crypto Miner Bitmain's Pre-IPO Funding

Following reports of Bitmain closing a $1 billion pre-IPO investment round, some notable investors have disputed their alleged participation.

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Energy Firm Discloses Major Crypto Losses Amid Blockchain Rebrand

A publicly owned firm chaired by a Chinese billionaire lost millions through crypto investments, yet it's still seeking to rebrand around the tech.

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Chinese Bank Issues Securities Worth $66 Million on a Blockchain

One of the largest privately held commercial banks in China has completed the issuance of securities worth $66 million via blockchain.

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District Judge Forms Blockchain Law Study Group in South Korea

A group of judges, lawmakers and industry experts in South Korea are forming a new law society to discuss legal issues surrounding blockchain.

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