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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Another US County Hits Pause on Crypto Mining Power Requests

Franklin, Washington State, is the latest U.S. county to have suspended new utility applications from crypto mining farms over spiking power demands.

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Banking Giant Trials Blockchain for Issuance of Land-Backed Loans

One of the "Big Four" commercial banks in China has completed the issuance of a loan worth $300,000 using a blockchain system. 

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Dubai Plans to 'Disrupt' Its Own Legal System with Blockchain

Dubai is planning to develop what it calls a "Court of the Blockchain" as part of a wider push for smart government operations.

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Korean Government Seeks to Strip Tax Perks From Crypto Exchanges

Cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea may soon lose eligibility for tax benefits currently granted to smaller companies and startups.

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Commonwealth Bank Claims Success in Global Trade Blockchain Trial

Commonwealth Bank of Australia has announced the completion of a cross-border shipment that was tracked with blockchain.

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Google Bans Crypto Mining Apps from Play Store

Google has now joined Apple in banning cryptocurrency mining applications from its mobile app store. 

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Central Bank Crypto Could Bring Economic Gains: Bank of Canada Paper

Central bank-issued cryptocurrency could bring economic welfare gains for Canada and the U.S., according to a researcher from Canada's central bank. 

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$1 Billion Chinese Blockchain Fund Denies Report of Government Pull-Out

A major Chinese blockchain fund launched in April has denied a report that the local government will withdraw its financial support.

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Vaccine Blockchain Plan Prompts Enquiries Amid China Pharma Scandal

Following China's pharma scandal, investors are buying a firm's claim to be developing a vaccine-tracking blockchain, but one regulator isn't happy.

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Iran Plans National Cryptocurrency as New US Sanctions Loom

Iran may soon issue its own cryptocurrency in a move aimed to bypass economic sanctions enacted by U.S. President Donald Trump.

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