Asia Pacific
China State News Calls for 'Iron Fist' Regulation of Bitcoin Exchanges
China's Xinhua News Agency has defended regulators' recent decision to outlaw token sales and the exchange closures that followed.
Singapore Regulator Teams With Asian Banks for Blockchain KYC Trial
Three major Asian banks and a regulator in Singapore have teamed up for a new blockchain trial focused on customer identification.
PBoC Advisor: 'China Was Right to Ban ICOs'
An advisor to China's central bank argued in a new op-ed that a recent move to crack down on initial coin offerings was the right course to take.
Bitcoin Exchange BTCC Brings Chinese Trading to a Close
BTCC, an international cryptocurrency exchange with headquarters in China, has announced it has ceased all domestic trading activities.
Police Confirm North Korean Connection in Bitcoin Exchange Phishing
Law enforcement officials have confirmed that hackers from North Korea sought to steal bitcoins from exchanges in South Korea.
Japan Issues Licenses for 11 Bitcoin Exchanges
Japan's Financial Services Agency has issued operating licenses to 11 bitcoin exchanges, the regulator announced today.
South Korean Regulator Issues ICO Ban
South Korea’s financial regulator has prohibited blockchain token sales today, as well as ordering a halt to cryptocurrency margin trading.
Macau Finance Regulator Bars Banks from ICO Market
Macau's financial regulator has ordered all banks and payment services in the region to not provide services for initial coin offerings.
Bitcoin Businesses Face Bank Account Closures in Singapore
Banks in Singapore have closed the accounts of a number of cryptocurrency firms without expanation, according to a news report.
Japan's Bitcoin Exchanges Under Regulator Surveillance From October
Japan's Financial Services Agency will begin more closely monitoring cryptocurrency exchanges from next month.
