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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Bitcoin Breaks Below $7K to Fall to 50-Day Low

Bitcoin has dropped below $7,000, reaching a month-low since Feb. 7 while the cryptocurrency market is seeing a major sell-off.

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UK Financial Watchdog Warns Over Unregistered Crypto Brokerage

The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority has warned investors over an unregistered brokerage that appears to be offering crypto-related derivatives.

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China's Central Bank Eyes Crypto as Possible Yuan Risk

The People's Bank of China says cryptocurrencies will be a top priority for the agency this year, in an effort to protect the national currency.

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West Virginia Piloting Blockchain Voting App in Senate Election

The U.S. state of West Virginia is trialing a voting system for absentee military personnel using a mobile app powered by blockchain technology. 

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State Digital Currency Still On Agenda, Says China's Blockchain Lead

China is still in the process of developing a state digital currency, the chief of a government-funded blockchain research center has said.

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Luxury Car Dealer Teams with BitFlyer for Big Bitcoin Payments

A Japanese car dealership is adding bitcoin as a payment option with support from cryptocurrency exchange bitFlyer

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Blockchain Tops 2017 Fintech Enquiries, Says Swiss Finance Regulator

Enquiries around blockchain, cryptocurrency and ICOs in Switzerland have increased significantly, according the country's financial regulator, FINMA.

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Blockchain Funding Center Scrapped Over China Regulation Concerns

A Chinese investment association has scrapped a previously reported plan to launch a funding center to boost blockchain development in the country.

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US Futures Self-Regulator Reminds Members to Report Crypto Activities

A U.S. futures self-regulator is reminding its members the obligation of reporting any involvement in bitcoin or bitcoin derivatives transactions.

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Spring Labs Raises $15 Million to Build Credit Data Blockchain

Spring Labs, an identity- and credit-focused blockchain startup, has raised $14.75 million in a seed funding round.

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