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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The EU Wants to Hear Your Questions About Blockchain

The EU Blockchain Observatory and Forum is hosting a live AMA session to let the general public ask any questions they have about blockchain.

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Ethereum Classic Spikes 25% on Coinbase Listing News

The price of ethereum classic surged by 25% in half an hour on Tuesday, following the news that it is being added to Coinbase's trading options.

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Swiss City Plans Blockchain Voting Pilot Using Ethereum-Based IDs

The Swiss City of Zug is launching a pilot that will allow residents to vote electronically, with both polling system and IDs based on blockchain.

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CFTC Demands Crypto Exchange Data In Market Investigation

The U.S. regulator has subpoenaed four crypto exchanges to submit trading data as part of an investigation into market manipulation.

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Lithuania Issues Guidelines for When ICO Tokens Are Securities

Lithuania's Ministry of Finance has published guidance on ICOs, outlining how different aspects of token offerings should be regulated.

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Coinrail Exchange Hacked, Loses Possibly $40 Million in Cryptos

South Korea-based Coinrail has not disclosed the exact amount lost in the breach, but data suggests the damage could be $40 million.

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Mastercard Patent Would Put Credit Cards on a Public Blockchain

A patent filing from Mastercard explores how to use public blockchains to securely verify card credentials at the point of sale.

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Search Giant Baidu Is Launching a Blockchain Space Game

The Chinese search giant is this week launching a blockchain game aimed to educate people about possibilities of crypto technology.

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Alibaba Affiliate to Boost Blockchain Development After $14 Billion Raise

Alibaba's Ant Financial has raised $14 billion in a new funding, part of which will be used to continue its development of blockchain technology.

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Japan Blasts Crypto Exchange Execs in First-Ever License Rejection

Japan's financial regulator has formally issued its first denial to a business registration application filed by cryptocurrency exchange FSHO.

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