The Chain – Page 27

This year Washington holds the presidency of the intergovernmental Financial Action Task Force and intends to use its tenure to take down networks that specialize in the criminal handling of crypto-currencies. Many of these are based in Asia. Photo: iStock

AT Finance, Beijing, China, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Singapore, World

Asia key to future global crypto regulatory framework

by Peter J. Brown October 12, 2018February 18, 2020

In today's market, when the Bitcoin price dips, the rest of the cryptocurrencies tend to follow suit. Photo: iStock

Beijing, China, Middle East, World

Bitcoin no safe haven as Asian markets join global rout

by Asia Times staff October 11, 2018February 18, 2020

AT Finance, European Union, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Northeast Asia, Singapore, South Asia, South Korea, Thailand, World

New exchange cements Singapore’s leading crypto role

by Luke Thompson October 10, 2018February 18, 2020

IMF says 'Increased cybersecurity risks pose challenges for financial institutions, financial infrastructure, and supervisors.' Photo: Reuters/Kim Kyung-Hoon

AT Finance, Beijing, China, Indonesia, World

IMF: crypto risky but rising world debt riskier

by Richard Cook October 10, 2018February 18, 2020

Bill Roscoe, Professor of Oxford University, speaks at the Inauguration of Oxford University Blockchain Research Centre in Haikou city on south China's Hainan province. Photo: AFP / ImagineChina

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

Hainan Province and Oxford University open ‘blockchain zone’

by Luke Thompson October 9, 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

World

Why are charities accepting increasing amounts of Bitcoin?

by Philip Hackney and Brian Mittendorf October 5, 2018February 18, 2020

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

Former US President Bill Clinton, who was the event's keynote speaker, compared the emergence of blockchain with that of e-commerce in the late 90s. Photo: AFP

Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, World

Bill Clinton keynote speaker at Ripple blockchain event

by Luke Thompson October 3, 2018February 18, 2020

Block.one's Head of Developer Relations Serg Metelin (L) on the blockchain.live stage in London with Oracle's Retail Sales Development Director Antony Welfare. Photo: Asia Times

AT Finance, China, Hong Kong, Thailand, World

Block.one says blockchain ‘scalability challenge’ solved

by Richard Cook October 2, 2018February 18, 2020

SBI Ripple Asia has formed a blockchain-based anti-credit card fraud platform with nine major Japanese credit card issuers. Photo: ripple.com

Japan, Northeast Asia, World

Ripple’s waves to get bigger with Japanese Money Tap app

by Pete Sabine October 1, 2018February 18, 2020

Naver subsidiary LINE will soon be launching its own digital currency, Link. Photo: iStock

AT Finance, Indonesia, Japan, Northeast Asia, Singapore, Thailand, World

East Asia continues to lead on ‘token economy’ networks

by Luke Thompson October 1, 2018February 18, 2020

The annual White Paper on the New Middle Class, published by financial writer and Zhejiang University professor, Wu Xiaobo, shines light on the spending and investing habits of China’s burgeoning middle class.Photo: iStock

Beijing, China, Middle East, Turkey

China’s ‘new middle class’ still keen on crypto despite ban

by Luke Thompson September 28, 2018February 18, 2020

The Internet of Thing holds a great deal of promise but smarter, greener processors are needed to address environmental concerns. Photo: iStock / NASA

World

How can billions of smart devices be both fast and green?

by Seokbum Ko September 27, 2018February 18, 2020

The Japanese Zaif crypto-currency exchange was hacked in early September and reportedly lost more than $60 million. Photo: zaif.jp

Japan, Northeast Asia, World

Japanese regulator wants answers after crypto exchange hack

by Luke Thompson September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

World

UAE forges ahead with integrated blockchain payment platform

by Luke Thompson September 25, 2018February 18, 2020

North Korea is allegedly sending crypto-currency into 'exchanger accounts' that have the capability of converting crypto-currencies into US dollars. Photo: iStock

AT Finance, China, European Union, India, Iran, Malaysia, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Philippines, Russia, South Asia, World

North Korea successfully using cryptos to evade US sanctions

by Peter J. Brown September 24, 2018February 18, 2020

The exchange has launched Binance Research, which will focus on the creation of institutional-grade research reports to increase transparency and improve the quality of information available within the crypto space. Photo: iStock

AT Finance, China, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, World

Despite US setbacks, Binance’s global rollout continues

by Pete Sabine September 24, 2018February 18, 2020

'Bitcoin Girl' tries and fails to spend her crypto. Photo: Qiyi scrteengrab

Beijing, China, Guangzhou, Middle East, Shanghai

In China, ‘Bitcoin Girl’ cannot live off crypto alone

by Luke Thompson September 21, 2018February 18, 2020

Since the Reserve Bank of India announced a blanket halt to all official crypto-currency trading in April, the country’s authorities have moved cautiously. Photo: The Indian Express

India, South Asia

While judges drag their feet, India stays in crypto doldrums

by Pete Sabine September 21, 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

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

World

World’s main crypto exchanges may be ‘operating unlawfully’

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

Hacked government sites allegedly include those managed by the director of municipal administration of Andhra Pradesh, Tirupati Municipal Corporation and Macherla municipality. Photo: iStock

India, South Asia

Indian government websites ‘hacked’ to mine crypto currencies

by Luke Thompson September 19, 2018February 18, 2020

Bangladesh, European Union, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Russia, South Asia, United Kingdom, World

Nation-state ransomware cyber crime on the increase

by Asia Times staff September 18, 2018February 18, 2020

US Congress is working to introduce new laws that will establish the creation of a new regulatory framework to prevent crypto-currency price manipulation. Photo: iStock

China

The only thing rising in today’s crypto markets is lawsuits

by Luke Thompson September 17, 2018February 18, 2020

The 'Fourth Industrial Revolution', that includes blockchain, AI, virtual reality and the Internet of Things, could, says the WEF report, be transformative environmental 'game-changers.’ Photo: iStock

World

‘Game-changing’ blockchain can help protect the planet

by Asia Times staff September 17, 2018February 18, 2020

Will 'automatic' tribunals that uses predictive justice fundamentally question the future of justice? Photo; iStock

European Union, France, World

If predictive justice is coming, legal geeks must multiply

by Nathalie Devillier September 14, 2018February 18, 2020

The Beijing Sci-Tech Report will now accept bitcoin from subscribers. Image: iStock

Beijing, China, Shanghai, World

Arrest of OKEx exchange owner Star Xu ‘not crypto related’

by Pete Sabine September 13, 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

Ethereum tanks but crypto continues move to the mainstream

by Luke Thompson September 13, 2018February 18, 2020

Qatar-owned PSG released a statement announcing the crypto deal on Tuesday and, while it did not reveal the length of the agreement or how much money they will make from it, a source told AFP they expected it to be worth 'several million euros.' Photo: AFP

Middle East, World

Paris football giants to kick off their own crypto-currency

by Richard Cook September 12, 2018February 18, 2020

Despite constant crypto clampdowns in China, Shanghai-based start-up InVault is going ahead with its digital asset storage launch. Photo: iStock

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

China’s fledgling ‘crypto custody’ sector grows despite bans

by Luke Thompson September 12, 2018February 18, 2020

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Asia key to future global crypto regulatory framework

Bitcoin no safe haven as Asian markets join global rout

New exchange cements Singapore’s leading crypto role

IMF: crypto risky but rising world debt riskier

Hainan Province and Oxford University open ‘blockchain zone’

Why are charities accepting increasing amounts of Bitcoin?

Crypto regulators work to fit old frameworks into new tech

Bill Clinton keynote speaker at Ripple blockchain event

Block.one says blockchain ‘scalability challenge’ solved

Ripple’s waves to get bigger with Japanese Money Tap app

East Asia continues to lead on ‘token economy’ networks

China’s ‘new middle class’ still keen on crypto despite ban

How can billions of smart devices be both fast and green?

Japanese regulator wants answers after crypto exchange hack

UAE forges ahead with integrated blockchain payment platform

North Korea successfully using cryptos to evade US sanctions

Despite US setbacks, Binance’s global rollout continues

In China, ‘Bitcoin Girl’ cannot live off crypto alone

While judges drag their feet, India stays in crypto doldrums

Singapore’s crypto classification offers model for region

World’s main crypto exchanges may be ‘operating unlawfully’

Indian government websites ‘hacked’ to mine crypto currencies

Nation-state ransomware cyber crime on the increase

The only thing rising in today’s crypto markets is lawsuits

‘Game-changing’ blockchain can help protect the planet

If predictive justice is coming, legal geeks must multiply

Arrest of OKEx exchange owner Star Xu ‘not crypto related’

Ethereum tanks but crypto continues move to the mainstream

Paris football giants to kick off their own crypto-currency

China’s fledgling ‘crypto custody’ sector grows despite bans

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