A second Chinese public firm in a week is being questioned by the Shenzhen Stock Exchange over the authenticity of its healthcare blockchain claims.
Exchange to Investigate Another Chinese Stock Over Blockchain Claims
South Korean Financial Watchdog Touts Blockchain in Fintech Plans
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission plans to encoureage businesses to use blockchain tech in new payment systems and more.
Korea Telecom Announces Blockchain For Network Security
South Korean telecom provider KT unveiled a new system based on a blockchain security-focused network.
Second Securities Regulator Halts ‘Black Cell’ Token Sale
An initial coin offering has been blocked by the Securities and Futures Commission in Hong Kong soon after a similar action in the Philippines.
Chinese Stock Exchange Probes Firm’s Blockchain Claim Amid Stock Rally
A public company in China is being questioned over a blockchain claim that appeared to drive a rally in its stock price.
Mt Gox Trustee Denies $400 Million Sale Caused Bitcoin Price Slump
The bankruptcy trustee for the defunct Mt. Gox exchange has denied that the sale of $400 million in BTC and BCH caused the recent drop in prices.
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.
South Korea Raids 3 Crypto Exchanges in Embezzlement Probe
South Korean prosecutors reportedly raided the offices of three cryptocurrency exchanges on suspicion of siphoning off funds from customers’ accounts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Report: South Korea Could Ease Its ICO Ban
South Korea’s ban on initial coin offerings (ICOs) could be relaxed in the months ahead, according to a new report.
Former Thai Finance Minister Calls for Crypto Regulation
A former Thai official is calling for brining proper regulation on all cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings in the country.
PBoC Governor Blasts ‘Explosive’ Cryptocurrency Speculation
PBoC’s governor Zhou Xiaochuan takes aim at cryptocurrency speculation in a press conference on Friday.
NSFW? Australian Police Probe Government Staffers Over Crypto Mining
Misused office equipment gets IT staff in trouble.
Coincheck Exchange to Compensate Hack Victims From Next Week
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck has said it plans to compensate victims of its January hack starting next week.
Japanese Regulators Suspend Two Crypto Exchanges
Japan’s Financial Services Agency is halting the operation of two domestic crypto exchanges while requiring six exchanges to report improvement plans.
Mt Gox Trustee Sells $400 Million in Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash
Mt Gox’s bankruptcy trustee has sold $400 million worth of cryptocurrencies in the past few months.
Caixin: China Blocking Crypto Exchanges on Social Media
Chinese regulators are reportedly blocking social media accounts held by cryptocurrency exchanges that still offer services in the country.