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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Korean Government Remains Firm on Crypto KYC Mandate

South Korea has doubled down on its commitment to eliminating the use of cryptocurrency in illicit activities, but played down more serious proposals.

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Coinbase Cuts Off New Credit Cards for US Customers

Cryptocurrency startup Coinbase said Tuesday that its U.S.-based users won't be able to add new credit cards as a payment option.  

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$600 Fraud? Fake ICO White Papers Are Drawing Scrutiny

A report from China's Beijing News says copywriters in China are offering to fabricate ICO white papers for a fee.

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Microsoft Eyes Role for Bitcoin, Ethereum in Decentralized ID

Software giant Microsoft has said it will trial decentralized identities built on public blockchains within its Microsoft Authenticator application.

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Chinese Boy Band Ensnared By Fan ICO Controversy

Self-proclaimed fans of popular Chinese boy band TFBoys have built a controversial initial coin offering (ICO) around their idols.

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Russian Ministry Proposes Capital Mandates for ICO Organizers

One of Russia's government ministries has proposed a law that would introduce a capital threshold for initial coin offering (ICO) organizers.

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China's State Media Takes Aim at Crypto Trading, ICOs

China's state-owned news agency is taking aim at over-the-counter and crypto-to-crypto trading that still remains active in the country.

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IMF Chief Lagarde: Global Cryptocurrency Regulation Is 'Inevitable'

Christine Lagarde, head of the International Monetary Fund, has stated that international regulatory action on cryptocurrencies is "inevitable."

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UK Government Websites Hit By Crypto Mining Malware

More than 4,000 websites, including some owned by the U.K. government, have been affected by malware that exploits visitors' computers to mine monero.

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Abu Dhabi Markets Watchdog Mulls Crypto Exchange Regulations

Abu Dhabi's markets regulator is considering drawing up a supervisory framework for cryptocurrency exchange operations.

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