An arbitration committee in China has launched an online ruling system utilizing a distributed network for sharing evidence in legal disputes.
SBI Ripple Asia Wins Payments License for Blockchain Money App
A joint venture between SBI Holdings and Ripple has moved a step closer to launching its blockchain-based payments app for consumers.
Reports: Taiwan Police Arrest Cody Wilson Following Assault Charges
News reports claim that Taiwan authorities have arrested Cody Wilson after he was accused of sexually assaulting a minor in the U.S.
Japan Lost $540 Million to Crypto Hacks in First Half of 2018
Japan’s police agency has released data revealing that cyberattacks leading to thefts of cryptocurrency rose sharply earlier this year.
Cryptojacking Scripts Found on Local Indian Government Sites
Municipal government websites in Andhra Pradesh are running cryptojacking scripts, a group of security researchers found earlier this month.
Indian Central Bank Argues Cryptos ‘Not Valid’ as Currency in Court Battle
The Reserve Bank of India has argued at the Supreme Court that bitcoin cannot be recognized as either money or currency.
Japan’s FSA Expands Crypto Team to Handle Exchange License Reviews
Japan’s financial regulator is recruiting more people next year to handle the growing interest among Japanese companies in a crypto exchange license.
Korean Financial Watchdogs Probing Blockchain Firms Over ICO Activity
South Korean regulators are contacting local blockchain startups as part of an investigation into initial coin offerings, according to CoinDesk Korea.
Chinese Ministry Eyes Blockchain Tech to Boost Trust in Charity Sector
China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs is planning a blockchain upgrade of the country’s charity tracking system to bring more transparency to donations.
WeChat Now Censoring Bitmain and Crypto Price Prediction Accounts
WeChat has just blocked an official sales channel for Bitmain miners, along with several accounts that analyse the crypto markets.
Australian Watchdog to Apply Market Rules to Crypto Exchanges
Australia’s securities regulator has said it plans to apply financial market rules to crypto exchanges and closely scrutinize ICOs.
China’s Supreme Court Recognizes Blockchain Evidence as Legally Binding
Blockchain can now be legally used to authenticate evidence in legal disputes in China, according to a ruling from the country’s Supreme Court.
Uzbekistan Looks to Lure Crypto Exchanges With New Tax Benefits
Uzbekistan’s government is looking to attract crypto exchanges with a number of tax and regulatory benefits, according to a presidential order.
Chinese City Is Using Blockchain to Track Convicts on Parole
Convicts on parole in the southern Chinese city of Zhongshan can now find themselves being tracked over a blockchain network.
PBoC-Backed Blockchain Trade Finance Platform Enters Test Phase
A blockchain trade finance platform spearheaded by the People’s Bank of China has entered the testing phase ahead of an official roll-out.
Japanese Police to Fund Crypto Criminal Tracking Tool
Japan’s top police agency is to fund development of new software aimed to help track individuals behind illicit crypto transactions.
Korea’s Jeju Island Appeals to President in Push for ICO Hub Status
The governor of South Korea’s Jeju island is maintaining his push to turn the autonomous region into a blockchain and initial coin offering free zone.
Chinese Tech Hub Follows Beijing With Ban on Crypto Promotion
A special economic zone in Guangzhou is following the lead of Beijing’s financial district in banning activities that promote cryptocurrencies.
China Now Has a Way for the Public to Report Illegal Token Sales
A Chinese self-regulatory association is working to assist government agencies in cracking down on illegal token sales with a new reporting option.
New FSA Chief Rules Out ‘Excessive’ Regulation of Japan’s Crypto Exchanges
The new commissioner of Japan’s top financial regulator has spoken of the need for balance when regulating the country’s cryptocurrency industry.