Asia Pacific
Polychain and a Chinese Bank Are Betting Millions on This Token Sale
Investing in a token offering for the Nervos Network could help China Merchants Bank International tap into the DeFi ecosystem.
Cryptocurrency Donations to Politicians Legal in Japan Says Internal Affairs Minister
Crypto donations are legal and do not need to be approved for political donations like cash or securities.
Fed Official Says Digital Central Bank Currency Is 'Inevitable'
Philadelphia Federal Reserve bank president Patrick Harker said it is “inevitable” for the central banks to start issuing digital currency.
Japan's Central Bank Chief Calls for International Effort on Libra Regulation
The governor of the Bank of Japan has called for global cooperation in regulating stablecoins like the Facebook-led Libra.
PBoC Denies Claims It Will Launch Digital Currency in November
China's central bank has played down reports that it will issue its digital yuan in November through major banks and companies.
New Bitcoin Mutual Fund Eases Crypto for Wary Asian Investors
A new mutual fund will provide crypto currency access to accredited investors in Asia who are very interested but slow to buy the coins directly.
OKEX Korea Drops 5 Privacy Cryptocurrencies Citing FATF Rules
The Korean arm of the exchange has dropped support for privacy-enhancing cryptocurrencies including monero, zcash and dash.
US Sanctions Three Alleged Crypto Hacking Groups From North Korea
The U.S. Treasury mentioned cryptocurrency thefts as one of the reasons for the action against the Lazarus Group, Bluenoroff and Andariel.
Messaging Giant LINE Wins Japan License for Crypto Exchange Business
LINE, provider of Japan's most popular messaging app, has just been approved for a cryptocurrency business license in the country.
The State of Security Token Regulations in Asia
Some Asian countries have gone a long way toward shoring up their rules and regulations around cryptocurrencies and security tokens.
