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.
Blockchain Needs Some Centralization, Says Chinese SEC Official
An official from China’s Securities Regulatory Commission said complete decentralization is not the best way to reap blockchain’s benefits.
GMO Has Mined Millions of Dollars in Bitcoin Already
The crypto mine launched by Japanese IT firm GMO Internet has generated more than $3 million in revenue over the past three months.
China’s Biggest Political Event Sees Talk of Blockchain’s Potential
At China’s annual “Two Sessions” political event, policy advisors have made a wide range of comments on the future of blockchain in the country.
Trump Sanctions on North Korea Won’t Stop Crypto Hacks, Senator Says
One U.S. senator thinks the Trump administration isn’t doing enough to deter North Korean attacks on cryptocurrency users and exchanges.
Singapore Weighs Need for New Rules to Protect Crypto Investors
Singapore’s de facto central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore, is looking at whether new regulations are needed to protect crypto investors.
China’s Police Expand Crypto Monitoring Overseas
China’s police force isn’t just focusing on domestic crypto activities, they’re eyeing overseas exchange platforms as well, according to reports.
Class Actions Mount as Coincheck Lingers Over Crypto Heist Refunds
Japanese exchange Coincheck is facing another class action lawsuit demanding cryptocurrency refunds and compensation for hack losses.
Customer ID Now Required for Crypto Exchange Purchases in Malaysia
Malaysia’s central bank is now requiring domestic crypto exchanges to comply with anti-money laundering and know-your-customer mandates.
Japan’s Finance Watchdog Eyeing ICO Regulation, Says Report
Japan’s financial regulator is reportedly mulling the creation of a regulatory framework for firms raising funds through initial coin offerings.
What Ban? China’s Crypto Exchanges Didn’t Just Survive – They’re Thriving
Months after China’s government shut down domestic order book exchanges, the platforms that originally offered them are finding new ways to thrive.
Japan’s Exchanges Report 669 Cases of Suspected Crypto Money Laundering
Japan’s police agency has said hundreds of cases of suspected money laundering were reported from domestic cryptocurrency exchanges in 2017.