The Chain – Page 25 – Asia Times

HTC's Exodus1 blockchain phone will reportedly be using the Brave browser, which is known for its high degree of privacy and ad blocking functions. Photo: HTC Corp

China, Hong Kong, Israel, Middle East, Taiwan

Tuesday’s blockchain and crypto news, from Asia and beyond

by Pete Sabine December 11, 2018February 18, 2020

Seoul, considered the most innovative city in the world, is also one of the most active in terms of widespread crypto adoption. Photo: iStock

Beijing, China, Guangzhou, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Shanghai, South Korea, Taiwan, World

Monday’s blockchain and crypto news, from Asia and beyond

by Pete Sabine December 10, 2018February 18, 2020

The secure crypto storage JV is between Gazprom's banking division Gazprombank and fintech firm Avaloq and crypto custody specialist Metaco. Photo: AFP

Gazprombank enters secure crypto storage sector

by Luke Thompson December 10, 2018February 18, 2020

An Iranian trader counts money in Tehran's Grand Bazaar. Photo: Reuters/Raheb Homavandi

AT Finance, China, Cyprus, France, Iran, Italy, Middle East, Russia, Thailand, World

Friday’s blockchain and crypto news, from Asia and beyond

by Pete Sabine December 7, 2018February 18, 2020

A stablecoins underlying asset would normally be deposited with a trusted bank and if investors are confident they can redeem these coins in exchange for the said currency, and that the issuer has sufficient reserves for all coins in circulation, the price of the stablecoin shouldn’t fall below the underlying asset value. Photo: iStock

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Are stablecoins really the safe successor to Bitcoin?

by Greig Paul December 7, 2018February 18, 2020

The China Banking Association says the platform has been designed to standardize and digitize interbank transaction information for trade and financial products. Photo: iStock

AT Finance, Beijing, China, Japan, Northeast Asia, Shanghai, Singapore, World

Thursday’s blockchain and crypto news, from Asia and beyond

by Pete Sabine December 6, 2018February 18, 2020

Waving or drowning? As Bitcoin keeps falling, market analysts are asking if this is new dawn or near death. Photo: iStock

World

Bitcoin falls again and more declines expected. What then?

by Luke Thompson December 6, 2018February 18, 2020

Binance's enigmatic head, Changpeng Zhao, has expressed optimism for the crypto market and said the sector will 'kick off 2019 with a bang' as 'people in the industry are confident about the future.' Photo: Binance.com

AT Finance, China, Japan, Northeast Asia, Singapore, South Korea, World

Wednesday’s blockchain and crypto news, from Asia and beyond

by Pete Sabine December 5, 2018February 18, 2020

Chinese Bitcoin mogul Li Xiaolai is reportedly leading a stablecoin project in Hong Kong with blockchain fund Grandshores Technology. Photo: iStock

AT Finance, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Northeast Asia, Oceania, Singapore

Chinese tycoon’s HK ‘stablecoin’ sign of new crypto dawn?

by Luke Thompson December 5, 2018February 18, 2020

Asian crypto market trading sessions hit a 10 month high

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

Tuesday’s blockchain and crypto news, from Asia and beyond

by Pete Sabine December 4, 2018February 18, 2020

New Indian blockchain search engine says Google has gone 'rogue' because of its over-reliance on 'sponsored' searches. Photo: Reuters / Pawel Kopczynski

China, India, Japan, Northeast Asia, South Asia, World

Monday’s blockchain news, from Asia and beyond

by Peter Sabine December 3, 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, South Korea, World

Japan’s new ICO regulations aimed at investor protection

by Luke Thompson December 3, 2018February 18, 2020

Smartphones and mobile internet are key enablers of the digital economy and the rise of mobile payment systems has supercharged their inclusive effect. Photo: iStock

China looks for digital key to inclusive growth

by Chen Long and Michael Spence November 30, 2018February 18, 2020

Users of Taiwanese ASUS smart phones will be able to use their idle graphic cards to mine cryptocurrency through PayPal or WeChat accounts. Photo: iStock

AT Finance, China, Malaysia, Taiwan, World

Friday’s blockchain and crypto news, from Asia and beyond

by Pete Sabine November 30, 2018February 18, 2020

For the first time the US Treasury Department says digital currency identifiers are being used to flag anyone on its sanctions blacklist. Photo: IStock

AT Finance, Beijing, China, Hong Kong, Iran, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Singapore, Taiwan, World

Thursday’s blockchain and crypto news, from Asia and beyond

by Pete Sabine November 29, 2018February 18, 2020

South Korean legislators say the new law was needed to prevent blockchain startups and crypto companies leaving the country. Photo: iStock

AT Finance, China, India, Northeast Asia, Singapore, South Asia, South Korea

South Korea launches new trade bill and electoral blockchain

by Luke Thompson November 29, 2018February 18, 2020

Photo: iStock

AT Finance, Australia, Beijing, China, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Northeast Asia, Oceania, Philippines, Shanghai, South Korea, World

Wednesday’s blockchain and crypto news, from Asia and beyond

by Pete Sabine November 28, 2018February 18, 2020

Regulation is strict in the USA and the Nasdaq would need to satisfy the Commodity Futures Trading Commission before starting Bitcoin futures trading. Photo: Nasdaq

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Despite market woes, NASDAQ continues to eye Bitcoin futures

by Luke Thompson November 28, 2018February 18, 2020

Japan's Coincheck crypto exchange has expanded to also trade Ripple and Factom. Photo: iStock

AT Finance, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Northeast Asia, World

Tuesday’s blockchain news, from Asia and beyond

by Pete Sabine November 27, 2018February 18, 2020

Few investors will have given much thought to the legal status of their crypto-currency but in the long term a lack of legal protection could further diminish the tokens value. Photo: iStock

AT Finance, China, Hong Kong, India, Singapore, South Asia, World

So who actually owns your Bitcoin?

by Dave Michels November 27, 2018February 18, 2020

Many are predicting that Bitcoin still has further to fall and may drop to $3,000 or lower. Photo: Reuters/ Bobby Yip

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Market meltdown continues as cryptos lose $90 bn this month

by Luke Thompson November 26, 2018February 18, 2020

The conference will take in April 2019 and attendees will also be treated to a seven-day tour of the country. Photo: Reuters/Denis Balibouse

Iran, Israel, Japan, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, South Korea, World

North Korea blockchain conference mixes crypto with tourism

by Luke Thompson November 23, 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

AT Finance, China, European Union, Japan, Northeast Asia, Singapore, World

Friday’s blockchain news, from Asia and beyond

by Pete Sabine November 23, 2018February 18, 2020

Japanese shipping company NYK is launching a digital cash system that will allow its crews to manage, send and convert money into local fiat currencies. Photo: iStock

China, India, Japan, Northeast Asia, South Asia, South Korea

Thursday’s blockchain and crypto news, from Asia and beyond

by Pete Sabine November 22, 2018February 18, 2020

As Bitcoin and other crypto prices plummet, US federal prosecutors have homed in on suspicions that a link between Bitcoin, Tether and crypto exchange Bitfinex might have been used to illegally move prices. Photo: US Department of Justice

China, Hong Kong, Northeast Asia, South Asia, South Korea, World

Wednesday’s blockchain news, from Asia and beyond

by Pete Sabine November 21, 2018February 18, 2020

Cash is being used less and less and has nearly disappeared in countries such as Sweden and China while digital payment systems offer attractive alternatives to services once provided by traditional commercial banks.Photo: iStock

AT Finance, China, India, Singapore, South Asia, World

Why central bank digital currencies could destroy crypto

by Nouriel Roubini November 21, 2018February 18, 2020

Crypto prices may be falling but some think that means big investors will be attracted to the market. Photo: iStock

AT Finance, Australia, Indonesia, Oceania, Thailand, World

Tuesday’s blockchain and crypto news, from Asia and beyond

by Pete Sabine November 20, 2018February 18, 2020

Tuesday has brought the lowest day for the crypto-currency market this year and many are predicting further falls. Photo: iStock

World

Crypto purge goes on as Ethereum smashed 38% to 18-month low

by Luke Thompson November 20, 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

AT Finance, Beijing, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, World

Monday’s blockchain, crypto news from Asia and beyond

by Pete Sabine November 19, 2018February 18, 2020

Ripple's XRP has just overtaken Ethereum by market capitalization. Photo: ripple.com

AT Finance, South Asia, Thailand

String of major deals see Ripple’s XRP ‘flip’ Ethereum

by Luke Thompson November 19, 2018February 18, 2020