Chicago-based cryptocurrency exchange Seed CX, which Bain Capital backed last year, is expanding to Asia via a local partnership.
Gatecoin Crypto Exchange to Shut Down on Court’s Orders
Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange Gatecoin will shut down and enter liquidation.
Indonesia Passes Rules for Trading of Cryptocurrency Futures
An Indonesian financial watchdog has set out new regulations for the trading of crypto assets on futures exchanges in the country.
The Biggest Problem for ICOs? In 2018, It Was Their Own Investors
Hashed CEO Simon Seojoon Kim looks at the inherent limitations of ICOs, in particular the belief that “anyone can invest in an initial project.”
Where the Future of Crypto Payments Is Being Built
The Philippines may not be the crypto capital of the world – but it may be where infrastructure building runs the deepest.
Free Money? Traders In Asia Are Buying Bitcoin Cash Ahead of Hard Fork
While bitcoin cash is seeing an internal war ahead of Thursday’s hard fork, traders in Asia are betting that the sum of the parts will be worth more than the whole.
Crypto Wallet Maker Ledger to Expand Support for Stablecoins, Including Tether
Benjamin Soong, Ledger’s newly hired head of Asia-Pacific operations, says tether remains popular in the region despite the token’s recent troubles.
MetLife Asia Affiliate Trials Blockchain Insurance Product
MetLife Asia affiliate LumenLab has successfully trialed a blockchain-powered insurance product to offer financial protection to pregnant women.
Korean Government-Backed Researchers File for Blockchain Patent
A South Korean government-funded organization has submitted a blockchain-related patent application to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Report: Korean Political Parties to Propose New Crypto Laws
Lawmakers in South Korea are said to be racing to make laws to regulate the sector.
Cloud Provider Xunlei Launches Blockchain File System
Xunlei Limited announced that it has launched a distributed file system called ThunderChain File System (TCFS) for its blockchain platform.
India’s Ruling Party Accused of Involvement in ‘Mega Bitcoin Scam’
The largest political party in India is accusing the ruling Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) of being involved in a bitcoin scam to launder money.
Court Says India’s Crypto Exchange Bank Account Ban Will Continue
India’s central bank won a key victory in court this week.
Japan’s Finance Minister Balks at Changing Crypto Tax Rules
Japan’s top financial official is cautious about the idea of his nation changing how it taxes gains from cryptocurrencies.
Tencent, Chinese Officials Partner on Fighting Blockchain Security Risks
Technology giant Tencent said it was teaming up with the Chinese government to fight blockchain-related security problems and crimes.
National Chinese Science Academy Launches Blockchain Lab
China’s federal science institution, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, is eyeing blockchain technology, the school announced this week.
This Japanese Village Is Planning Its Own ICO
A Japanese village is launching the country’s first Initial Coin Offering (ICO) on the municipal level.
Kakao: How Korea’s Largest Mobile Giant Is Embracing Blockchain
Jason Han, CEO of Kakao’s blockchain subsidiary Ground X, tells CoinDesk his thoughts on how crypto could impact big business.
Waking Dragon? Asia’s Token Economy Is Charging Full Speed Ahead
At the Token 2049 conference in Hong Kong, Asia’s vibrant market for cryptocurrencies and ICOs took the spotlight.
Olympic Gold Medalist Apolo Ohno Has a Problem With Crypto
Olympian Apolo Ohno may have just launched a cryptocurrency exchange, but he isn’t pulling punches when talking about his industry vision.