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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SEC, CFTC Chiefs Eye Closer Crypto Scrutiny

Two U.S. financial regulators are increasing their commitment to bringing closer scrutiny to the cryptocurrency industry, according to their chiefs.

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Investors File Class Action Against BitConnect After Closure

A class action suit has been filed against exchange and lending platform BitConnect, which recently closed following U.S. cease-and-desist orders.

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Ex-CFTC Commissioner Joins Crypto Exchange as Adviser

Bart Chilton, the former CFTC commissioner, is now taking his regulatory expertise to decentralized cryptocurrency exchange Omega One.

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Virginia Lawmakers Seek Study on Government Blockchain Use

A new Virginia bill would form a subcommittee to research the impact of implementing blockchain technology within the state's government.

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South Korea Fines Crypto Exchanges for Privacy Failures

South Korea's Communications Commission has issued fines totaling $130,000 to eight cryptocurrency exchanges over insufficient user data protection.

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UN Forms Blockchain Coalition to Fight Climate Change

The United Nations has formed a new coalition to research and adopt applications of blockchain technology to further action on climate change.

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China's Banking Regulator Pushes Blockchain Adoption for Credit Market

China's banking regulator, the CBRC, thinks the country should double down on its adoption on blockchain technology to improve the credit market.

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South Korea Reveals Deadline for Anonymous Crypto Trading Halt

South Korea's financial watchdog has set a date for the introduction of a new rule barring anonymous virtual cryptocurrency trading accounts.

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Huobi Is Launching a Token, But It's 'Not an ICO'

China-based crypto exchange Huobi has announced that it will issue its own token based on the ethereum ERC-20 standard.

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PBoC Reportedly Orders Payment Services to Stop Serving Crypto Traders

The PBoC's Beijing division has reportedly issued a document requiring payment services to stop facilitating crypto trading activities.

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