The Australian retail bank has revised its loan agreements to prohibit borrowers from using mortgages to purchase cryptocurrency.
PBoC Will ‘Crush’ Foreign ICOs Targeting Chinese Investors: Official
Pan Gongsheng, a vice governor of the People’s Bank of China, has once more issued strong statements on initial coin offerings.
1 Million Computers Hacked to Mine $2 Million-Worth of Cryptos
Hackers reportedly reaped more than $2 million in different cryptocurrencies after spreading malware across computers in China.
Thailand SEC Reveals Date for Enacting ICO Licensing Rule
After a months-long process that saw public hearings and legislative debates, Thailand regulators said a rule on ICOs will take effect this month.
Thai Securities Firms to Team Up for Crypto Exchange Launch
With a new cryptocurrency law taking effect soon, a group of traditional securities firms in Thailand plans to jointly launch an exchange.
Blockchain Can Legally Authenticate Evidence, Chinese Judge Rules
A court in China’s Hangzhou city has ruled that evidence authenticated with blockchain technology can be presented in legal disputes.
Korean Watchdog Tightens Rules on Crypto Exchange Bank Accounts
Banks in South Korea are now required to monitor all accounts held by crypto exchanges following a tightening of anti-money laundering measures.
Huobi Pro Exchange to Suspend Crypto Trading in Japan
Huobi Pro is to stop offering trading services to investors living in Japan, reportedly over its lack of a license in the country.
2 APAC Nations Have Ruled Out Central Bank Digital Currencies
The central banks of both Australia and New Zealand have said they do not plan to create their own digital currencies – at least for now.
Japan’s Financial Watchdog Orders AML Shake-Up at 6 Crypto Exchanges
Japan’s Financial Services Agency has issued business improvement orders to six licensed crypto exchanges operating in the country.
Bithumb Working With Other Crypto Exchanges to Recover Hacked Funds
South Korea’s Bithumb cryptocurrency exchange said Thursday that it may be able to reduce the losses arising from a major hack earlier this week.
Crypto Exchange Bithumb Halts Withdrawals Amid $31 Million Hack
Bithumb, one of the largest crypto exchanges in South Korea by trading volume, confirmed a hack of $31 million worth of cryptos on its platform today.
Former Indian Lawmaker Declared ‘Offender’ in Bitcoin Extortion Case
A former Indian politician allegedly involved in a $1.3 million bitcoin extortion case has been declared a “proclaimed offender” by a local court.
Major Crypto Exchanges Face Action Over Money-Laundering Fears
Japan’s Financial Service Agency is further cracking down on what it considers lax compliance with AML rules at larger, licensed exchanges.
Internet Cafes Hacked to Mine $800,000 in Siacoin Cryptocurrency
A group of hackers have allegedly colluded with computer maintenance firms in China to hack into computers owned by internet cafes to mine cryptos.
Bank of Korea: Central Bank Cryptocurrencies Pose ‘Moral Hazard’
South Korea’s central bank has announced that it does not plan to launch its own digital currency over fears it could destabilize the economy.
Chinese City Causes Confusion with Digital Asset Exchange Proposal
A city government in China is mulling the creation of a “blockchain digital asset exchange,” but no one is quite sure what it means.
Coinrail Exchange Hacked, Loses Possibly $40 Million in Cryptos
South Korea-based Coinrail has not disclosed the exact amount lost in the breach, but data suggests the damage could be $40 million.
Crypto Exchange Bithumb Hit With Bill After Tax Investigation Ends
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has been found not guilty of tax evasion, but now faces a massive tax bill, according to reports.
Crypto Margin Trading Could Be Illegal Gambling, Says Korean Police
A South Korean police department is alleging the crypto margin trading offered by exchange Coinone is in effect illegal gambling.