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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20 Thai Crypto Exchanges Have Applied for New Digital Assets Licenses

Thailand's new licensing scheme for digital asset companies has seen a flurry of applications from ICO and crypto exchanges.

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Tezos ICO Class Action Looms After Motion to Dismiss Denied

A motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit against Tezos' $232 million ICO was denied on Tuesday by a U.S. judge.

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Regulators Plan 'Global Sandbox' for Fintech Including Blockchain

A number of regulators from across the globe are forming a new alliance to facilitate the development of fintech in cross-border solutions.

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Blockchain Startup Havven to Launch Stablecoin on EOS This Year

The EOS blockchain may soon see what appears to be the first stablecoin on its platform if a startup's plan comes to fruition.

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New Blockchain App Claims Its Already Tracking 760,000 Diamonds

A firm that launched a blockchain-based application for food tracking last year has rolled out a similar service for diamonds.

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Ohio Becomes Latest US State to Legally Recognize Blockchain Data

The U.S. state of Ohio has joined Arizona in legally recognizing data stored and transacted on blockchain.

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West Virginia to Offer Blockchain Voting Statewide in Midterm Elections

After a pilot conducted in May, West Virginia is expanding use of a blockchain voting app to all 55 of the state's counties.

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Biotech Giant Plans to Securely Share Genetic Data on a Blockchain

A biotech giant based in South Korea is turning to blockchain to allow it to share genetic data without risking patients' privacy.

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Researchers Build Blockchain Electricity Exchange They Say Cuts Waste

A team from one of the top universities in China has developed a decentralized exchange, not for crypto assets, but for unused electricity.

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Indian State Partners with Mahindra to Build 'Blockchain District'

An Indian state is working with Tech Mahindra to build a new district within the state capital dedicated to incubating blockchain startups

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