Asia Pacific

Japan's Bitcoin Exchanges Under Regulator Surveillance From October

Japan's Financial Services Agency will begin more closely monitoring cryptocurrency exchanges from next month.

Australia's securities markets regulator is weighing the use of blockchain as part of broader data strategy.

By Nikhilesh DeSep 20, 2017

Malaysia's central bank could introduce rules around cryptocurrencies by the end of this year, according to statements by its governor.

By Nikhilesh DeSep 20, 2017

Collaboration, not competition: that's the message an advisor to Russian President Vladimir Putin is putting forward in a new interview.

Australia has introduced a new bill that, if passed, would end the country's bitcoin "double taxation" issue.

By Stan HigginsSep 18, 2017

OKCoin and Huobi will end yuan-to-bitcoin trading by the end of next month, but are set to keep offering crypto-to-crypto trades.

By Stan HigginsSep 15, 2017

China-based cryptocurrency exchange Yunbi has announced the closure of its trading operations in the midst of a wider crackdown within the country.

A document leaked on Chinese social media today appears to confirm rumours that all local bitcoin exchanges must close by the end of the month.

Chinese bitcoin exchange ViaBTC has announced it will be closing its website at the end of September – the second exchange in as many days to do so.

Securities regulators in Thailand have issued a new statement on initial coin offerings (ICOs).

By Stan HigginsSep 14, 2017

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