Asia Pacific

Tech

Many of the companies associated with NEO have proven to be a lucrative boon for token cofounders Erik Zhang and Da Hongfei.

By Leigh CuenJun 7, 2019

Markets

Japanese tax authorities are said to be planning to take action on the under-reporting of cryptocurrency-based profits.

By Daniel PalmerJun 5, 2019

Markets

A promoter of the now-shuttered crypto fraud BitConnect has again been charged over a different claimed cryptocurrency scam.

By Benedict AlibasaJun 4, 2019

Markets

Authorities in Sichuan province are reportedly probing into local bitcoin mining farms that may have been constructed without official approval.

By Wolfie ZhaoMay 30, 2019

Markets

E-commerce giant Rakuten has partnered with blockchain analytics firm CipherTrace to ensure AML compliance for its soon-to-launch exchange platform.

By Yogita KhatriMay 29, 2019

Markets

With the price of bitcoin surging, the South Korean government has held an inter-agency emergency meeting over the risk for investors.

By Daniel PalmerMay 28, 2019

Markets

iSTOX, a Singapore Exchange-backed security token platform, has joined a regulatory sandbox set up by Singapore's central bank.

By Yogita KhatriMay 24, 2019

Markets

Japan’s financial watchdog is said to be inspecting crypto exchanges over anti-money laundering measures ahead of June's G20 meeting.

By Yogita KhatriMay 23, 2019

Markets

Australia saw a surge in reports of scams involving cryptocurrencies last year, according to the country's consumer watchdog.

By Yogita KhatriApr 29, 2019

Markets

The government of India is said to be renewing its efforts to completely outlaw public cryptocurrencies, according to The Economic Times.

By Yogita KhatriApr 26, 2019