Policy


Finance

BitMEX Joins Binance, Bybit in Removing Korean Language Ahead of Regulatory Deadline

South Korean regulators have asked exchanges to register by Friday.

(Unsplash)

Policy

Panamanian Congressman Presents Bill to Regulate Crypto

Gabriel Silva drafted legislation proposing the use of cryptocurrency as a means of payment for civil and commercial operations.

Panama Congressman Gabriel Silva (Rep-7)

Policy

Hong Kong SFC Should Regulate Crypto, Says Official: Report

The city’s government is expected to propose a bill that would require virtual asset services providers to apply for licenses.

Hong Kong skyline (Ruslan Bardash/Unsplash)

Policy

China to Pilot Blockchain-Based Green Power Trading

The world biggest CO2 emitter is using blockchain to transition into carbon neutrality.

(Zbynek Burival/Unsplash)

Policy

Singapore Issues Investor Alert for Binance

The crypto exchange is unregulated in Singapore and may have broken the law, according to the city-state’s financial watchdog.

CoinDesk placeholder image

Policy

Singapore Grants Digital Token Payment Licenses to FOMO Pay

The city-state granted an “in principle” license to Independent Reserve in August.

CoinDesk placeholder image

Finance

China’s 9F to Become Crypto Brokerage After State Cracks Down on P2P Lending

The financial technology firm had to abandon its biggest revenue stream because China wanted to eradicate the industry.

Beijing

Policy

China to Build Global Clearing Network for Mobile Payments, Using Digital Yuan: State Media

RMB internationalization is inevitable, wrote People’s Daily.

Customers at a coffee shop in Beijing can use the digital yuan to pay.

Markets

Thailand's SEC Proposes New Rules for Crypto Custodians

Thailand has been significantly increasing its regulation of crypto.

Thailand

Markets

Philippines Looks to Tax Hit Blockchain Game Axie Infinity: Report

The country is the video game's leading market.

Axies from the play-to-earn game Axie Infinity.