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Longenesis Brings South Korean Medical Records to the Blockchain

A new partnership lets patients and doctors store medical records privately on the blockchain using Bitfury's Exonum platform.

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Bain-Backed Crypto Exchange Seed CX Is Expanding to Asia

Chicago-based cryptocurrency exchange Seed CX, which Bain Capital backed last year, is expanding to Asia via a local partnership.

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Gatecoin Crypto Exchange to Shut Down on Court’s Orders

Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange Gatecoin will shut down and enter liquidation.

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Indonesia Passes Rules for Trading of Cryptocurrency Futures

An Indonesian financial watchdog has set out new regulations for the trading of crypto assets on futures exchanges in the country.

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The Biggest Problem for ICOs? In 2018, It Was Their Own Investors

Hashed CEO Simon Seojoon Kim looks at the inherent limitations of ICOs, in particular the belief that "anyone can invest in an initial project."

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Where the Future of Crypto Payments Is Being Built

The Philippines may not be the crypto capital of the world – but it may be where infrastructure building runs the deepest.

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What Fork? Asian Traders Are Buying Bitcoin Cash

While bitcoin cash is seeing an internal war ahead of Thursday's hard fork, traders in Asia are betting that the upgrade will result in "free money."

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Crypto Wallet Maker Ledger to Expand Support for Stablecoins, Including Tether

Benjamin Soong, Ledger's newly hired head of Asia-Pacific operations, says tether remains popular in the region despite the token's recent troubles.

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MetLife Asia Affiliate Trials Blockchain Insurance Product

MetLife Asia affiliate LumenLab has successfully trialed a blockchain-powered insurance product to offer financial protection to pregnant women.

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Korean Government-Backed Researchers File for Blockchain Patent

A South Korean government-funded organization has submitted a blockchain-related patent application to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

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