China is still in the process of developing a state digital currency, the chief of a government-funded blockchain research center has said.
Luxury Car Dealer Teams with BitFlyer for Big Bitcoin Payments
A Japanese car dealership is adding bitcoin as a payment option with support from cryptocurrency exchange bitFlyer
Blockchain Tops 2017 Fintech Enquiries, Says Swiss Finance Regulator
Enquiries around blockchain, cryptocurrency and ICOs in Switzerland have increased significantly, according the country’s financial regulator, FINMA.
Chinese Blockchain Funding Center Plan Scrapped Over Regulatory Issues
A Chinese investment association has scrapped a previously reported plan to launch a funding center to boost blockchain development in the country.
US Futures Self-Regulator Reminds Members to Report Crypto Activities
A U.S. futures self-regulator is reminding its members the obligation of reporting any involvement in bitcoin or bitcoin derivatives transactions.
Spring Labs Raises $15 Million to Build Credit Data Blockchain
Spring Labs, an identity- and credit-focused blockchain startup, has raised $14.75 million in a seed funding round.
EU Markets Watchdog Toughens Rules on Crypto Derivatives
The EU markets watchdog has agreed a temporarily change in the leverage limts for cryptocurrency derivative contracts in the region.
Kakao Confirms Creation of Blockchain Platform, Denies ICO Rumor
South Korean internet giant Kakao has confirmed it is setting up a new blockchain subsidiary, but quashed rumors of a planned initial coin offering.
Australia Seeks Public Input on Crypto Tax Guidelines
The Australian government is looking for public feedbacks to make sure crypto investors will not have excuse for not meeting their tax liability.
Deutsche Börse Plans Blockchain Securities Platform with R3 Tech
Germany’s Deutsche Börse Group is planning to develop a platform for securities lending using R3’s Corda blockchain tech.
Deutsche Börse Plans Blockchain Securities Platform with R3 Tech
Germany’s Deutsche Börse Group is planning to develop a platform for securities lending using R3’s Corda blockchain tech.
Deutsche Börse Plans Blockchain Securities Platform with R3 Tech
Germany’s Deutsche Börse Group is planning to develop a platform for securities lending using R3’s Corda blockchain tech.
Chinese Government Institute Launches Blockchain for Authentication
A Chinese government-led research body has rolled out a blockchain-as-a-service platform for identity and supply-chain tracking.
Chinese Government Institute Launches Blockchain for Authentication
A Chinese government-led research body has rolled out a blockchain-as-a-service platform for identity and supply-chain tracking.
Alibaba Payment Affiliate Rules Out ICO Fundraising
Ant Financial Services Group, Alibaba’s payment affiliate and operator of AliPay, has taken a critical stance over initial coin offerings.
Crypto Exchange Huobi Registers With FinCEN Ahead of US Launch
Huobi’s U.S. division is planning to roll out its crypto-to-crypto trading service for U.S. investors in May.
9 Malaysian Banks Team Up for Trade Finance Blockchain Apps
Nine Malaysian banks have teamed up to develop blockchain applications for trade finance, according to the country’s central bank.
Blockchain Standardization Tops Chinese IT Ministry’s 2018 Agenda
China’s Ministry of Information Technology and Industry is ramping up its focus on national blockchain standardization this year.
Blockchain Remittances Face Efficiency Hurdle, Says Taiwan Central Bank
A trialed blockchain system for interbank clearance was not as efficient as the current centralized system, says a central bank report.
Japan Warns Binance Exchange Over Licensing
The Japanese financial regulator has issued a warning to Binance over its operation legitimacy in Japan.