crypto-currency regulation – Asia Times

Japan, Northeast Asia

Huobi crypto exchange enters Japan’s ‘cashless’ society

by Pete Sabine January 24, 2019February 18, 2020

Japan is experiencing a boom in cryptocurrency operators with Singapore-based exchange Huobi the latest to secure its license to operate in the country. After a merger with Japanese exchange BitTrade last year, Huobi Japan this week announced it is relaunching as a fully regulated exchange that is governed by the country’s Financial Services Agency (FSA). Huobi Japan’s license, which […]

New Australian legislation will require tech companies to open back doors to their encryption technologies. Photo: iStock

North Korea, Northeast Asia, World

Crypto regulators work to fit old frameworks into new tech

by Peter J. Brown October 4, 2018February 18, 2020

The Monetary Authority of Singapore says it 'takes a close look at the characteristics of the tokens in the past, at the present and in the future, instead of just the technology they are built on.' Photo: iStock

AT Finance, Japan, Northeast Asia, Philippines, Singapore, South Asia, South Korea, Thailand

Singapore’s crypto classification offers model for region

by Luke Thompson September 20, 2018February 18, 2020

Japan, long considered one of the most crypto-friendly countries in the world, is introducing new initial coin offering regulations to ensure greater investor protection. Photo: AFP / Toru Yamanaka

Japan, Northeast Asia, World

Japanese crypto association applies for self regulation

by Asia Times staff August 6, 2018February 18, 2020

Bithumb has secured its position as one of South Korea’s leading crypto-currency exchanges.
Photo: AFP/Jung Yeon-je

Japan, Northeast Asia, South Korea, World

Bank of Korea says market risk from crypto ‘insignificant’

by Luke Thompson July 9, 2018February 18, 2020

The legality of crypto-currency trading in Malaysia remains somewhat unclear as it is not formally illegal but remains unregulated. Photo: iStock

AT Finance, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Asia

Decision time for Malaysia’s fintech regulators

by Asia Times staff July 6, 2018February 18, 2020

A view of the US Capitol building in Washington. Photo: AFP/Samuel Corum

World

New crypto supremo role shows Washington’s clear intent

by Richard Cook June 5, 2018February 18, 2020

As the market crashes, many Chinese Bitcoin mines are said to be closing down and their hardware is being sold off for scrap. Photo: iStock

How criminals can manipulate crypto-currency markets

by Nir Kshetri June 4, 2018February 18, 2020

A bar in Tokyo where customers can pay with NEM digital tokens. The Coincheck exchange lost NEMs worth more than $530 million in a hack in January 2018. Photo: Reuters/Kim Kyung-Hoon

Japan, Northeast Asia, World

Regulators react to heist by squeezing out anonymous coins

by Luke Thompson May 21, 2018February 18, 2020

Chinese and Hong Kong flags. Photo: Reuters

China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Northeast Asia

Cryptos rise as Hong Kong regulators apply the brakes

by Pete Sabine May 18, 2018February 18, 2020

The Telegram messaging service has been banned in Russia. Photo: Reuters/ Dado Ruvic

Iran, Middle East, Russia, World

Telegram ‘scraps’ public sale plan after raising $1.7 billion

by Richard Cook May 4, 2018February 18, 2020

An electronic board shows the exchange rate between the South Korean Won and Bitcoin at a cryptocurrency exchange in Seoul last December. Photo: Reuters/ Kim Hong-Ji

AT Finance, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Northeast Asia, Singapore, South Asia, South Korea, Thailand, World

South Korean lawmakers seek to overturn ICO ban

by Luke Thompson May 4, 2018February 18, 2020

Some rules are set to change in Taipei, Taiwan. Photo: iStock

AT Finance, Beijing, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Northeast Asia, Singapore, South Asia, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand

Taiwan tightening crypto laws amid money laundering fears

by Luke Thompson April 26, 2018February 18, 2020

The Reserve Bank of India seal on a gate outside its headquarters in Mumbai. Photo: Reuters/Danish Siddiqui

India, South Asia

Crypto crackdown lands India’s central bank in court

by Luke Thompson April 23, 2018February 18, 2020

A man walks past a board showing exchange rates of various crypto-currencies in Seoul. Photo: Reuters/Kim Hong-Ji

Japan, Northeast Asia, South Korea, World

South Korean crypto starts to come in from the cold

by Asia Times staff March 29, 2018February 18, 2020

Blockchain technology appears to be going through many changes. Photo: Name Coin/Flick

China, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Shanghai, World

Are crypto-currencies at the mainstream crossroads?

by Richard Cook March 26, 2018February 18, 2020

From a 2018 low point, of just over $100 billion total market capitalization over the weekend, cryptocurrencies have rebounded nearly 14% to Tuesday's highs. Image: iStock

Uncategorized

Bitcoin bouncing as bans and regulation rumors continue

by Asia Times staff March 19, 2018February 18, 2020

Image: REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo

China, Japan, Northeast Asia

Is the Bitcoin bubble about to pop?

by Asia Times staff March 15, 2018February 18, 2020

Member countries in the G20 meet annually to work out strategies for global economic growth and prosperity. Photo: Wikipedia Commons.

France, Germany, Japan, Northeast Asia, World

G20 to call for international crypto-currency monitoring

by Asia Times staff March 14, 2018February 18, 2020

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