Asia Pacific

Markets

China now has a new blockchain fund with $1.6 billion available – 30 percent of that backed by the Hangzhou city government.

By Wolfie ZhaoApr 9, 2018

Markets

Three South Korean banks are to be inspected over their compliance with new anti-money laundering rules for cryptocurrency exchange accounts.

By Wolfie ZhaoApr 9, 2018

Markets

Japan's financial regulator has ordered two cryptocurrency exchanges to halt operations for two months due to insufficient KYC procedures.

By Wolfie ZhaoApr 9, 2018

Tech

South Korean police on Thursday detained four executives from two cryptocurrency exchanges over alleged embezzlement.

By David FloydApr 5, 2018

Markets

South Korean regulators, whose decisions have shaken cryptocurrency markets in the past, are reportedly cracking down on exchanges' contract terms.

By David FloydApr 4, 2018

Markets

If cryptocurrency gains acceptance as a means of exchange, it’s sure to raise the ire of governments hungry for revenue from sales taxes.

By David Deputy, George SalisApr 3, 2018

Markets

Australia’s cryptocurrency exchanges must now follow new rules aimed to counter money laundering and terrorism financing.

By Daniel PalmerApr 3, 2018

Markets

The Central Bank of Taiwan is eyeing new rules that would bring bitcoin under the island's existing anti-money laundering regulations.

By Wolfie ZhaoApr 2, 2018

Markets

Companies using cheap electricity to mine cryptocurrencies at industrial complexes in South Korea have reportedly been arrested by police.

By Wolfie ZhaoApr 2, 2018

Markets

Thailand is expected to enact a law soon that will mandate cryptocurrency traders for both value added tax as well as capital gain tax.

By Wolfie ZhaoApr 2, 2018