The chief of the Monetary Authority of Singapore has spoken of how blockchain’s “strongest” use case is in cross-border settlement.
Crypto Escapes Scrutiny at China’s Annual Consumer Protection Event
Cryptocurrencies were not brought under scrutiny at China’s annual consumer protection event as rumored before.
Taiwan Central Bank Chief Cautious on Central Bank Crypto
The new governor of Taiwan’s central bank has said cryptocurrencies are not fulfilling their original role as a payments tool.
Crypto Investment Firm Violates Securities Laws, Warns Philippines
The watchdog has warned the public over a crypto investment platform that is allegedly violating securities laws in the country.
Chinese Investment Group to Launch Blockchain Funding Center
A government-led investment association in China is reportedly establishing a funding center to foster blockchain development in the country.
Anheuser-Busch Owner Pilots Blockchain for Shipping
The parent company of beer maker Anheuser-Busch has taken part in a blockchain pilot in a bid to test the tech for global shipping uses.
Florida State Employee Arrested for Allegedly Mining Crypto at Work
A state employee at Florida’s Department of Citrus has been arrested for allegedly using official computers to mine bitcoin and litecoin.
Thailand’s Cabinet Moves to Regulate and Tax Cryptocurrencies
The Thai Cabinet has provisionally passed two royal decree drafts aimed at regulating cryptocurrencies, a report states.
Playboy TV to Accept Crypto Payments for Adult Content
Playboy TV is launching a new payment option that will allow customers to access its exclusive content using cryptocurrencies.
Philippines Lawmaker Seeks Tougher Penalties for Crypto Crimes
A senator in the Philippines is hoping to usher in harsher penalties for crimes that involve cryptocurrencies.
CryptoBunnies: China’s Xiaomi Launches CryptoKitties Knock-Off
Xiaomi, one of China’s biggest smartphone makers, quietly launched its own CryptoKitties knock-off this morning.
Google to Ban ICO, Cryptocurrency Ads in June
Google has said it will change its financial product policy in June to effectively ban advertisements related to cryptocurrency and ICOs.
ZhongAn Wants to Identify Media Pirates with Blockchain Tool
ZhongAn Technology, a subsidiary of Chinese online insurer ZhongAn, hopes to patent a blockchain solution for protecting digital media against piracy.
Thai Bank Extending Ripple Remittances to Euro and Pound
Thailand’s Siam Commercial Bank is adding two new currencies to its Ripple-based blockchain remittance platform.
China’s IT Ministry Moves to Create National Blockchain Standards
China’s information and technology ministry aims to establish a standards committee to boost the development of blockchain in the country.
Coinbase Releases Cryptocurrency Tax Calculator
The U.S cryptocurrency exchange is easing the crypto tax procedure with a new automatic gain/loss calculator.
Ether Takes Step Toward Institutional US Trading
ConsenSys is partnering to develop an ether price index it hopes will make more crypto trading products available for institutional investors.
Malaysian Central Bank Slams ICO for Misleading Logo
A Malaysian initial coin offering organizer has been flagged by the central bank over its unauthorized use of national and institutional symbols.
Japan’s SBI Group Scraps Huobi Crypto Exchange Partnership
SBI Virtual Currency, a subsidiary of SBI Holdings, will no longer partner with Huobi Group on setting up two Japan-based cryptocurrency exchanges.
Coincheck Starts Crypto Hack Refunds, Allows Limited Trading
Coincheck, the Japanese cryptocurrency exchange at the center of a recent hack, starts reimbursing victims today.