The Chain – Page 32

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 iPhone was the start of big change in the techno world. Photo: Reuters

Beijing, China, European Union, Russia, World

Will blockchain usurp the Age of Tech?

by Richard Cook May 18, 2018February 18, 2020

Main page on the bogus ICO site. Photo: The United States Securities and Exchange Commission

Uncategorized

SEC creates ‘HoweyCoin’ spoof ICO site as investor warning

by Richard Cook May 17, 2018February 18, 2020

In Thailand, Line is one of the most popular ways of communicating. Photo: iStock

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

Asian messaging app Line to bring blockchain to millions

by Luke Thompson May 17, 2018February 18, 2020

Local media reports say any Hong Kong investment funds with more than 10% of its assets made up of crypto-currencies will now require a license from the Securities and Futures Commission. Photo: Unsplash

AT Finance, Beijing, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Malaysia, World

Canaan IPO puts Hong Kong at centre of blockchain world

by Richard Cook May 16, 2018February 18, 2020

Beijing, China, World

Goldman-backed startup to launch dollar-based token

by Luke Thompson May 16, 2018February 18, 2020

The People’s Bank of China deputy governor Pan Gongsheng told a recent conference that 'virtual money has become an accomplice to all kinds of illegal and criminal activities.' Photo: iStock

Beijing, China, World

Beijing to start publishing ‘best crypto’ benchmark list

by Asia Times staff May 15, 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

Northeast Asia, South Korea, World

Seoul crypto exchange raid becomes industry-wide probe

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

Cannes' famous Croisette Photo: wikipediacommons

China, Shanghai, World

At this year’s Cannes, the buzzword is blockchain

by Richard Cook May 14, 2018February 18, 2020

People walk past Thai flags outside of the Stock Exchange of Thailand in Bangkok. Photo: AFP

AT Finance, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand

Thailand implements crypto law, tax status still pending

by Luke Thompson May 14, 2018February 18, 2020

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Photo: Reuters via KCNA

AT Finance, India, Iran, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Singapore, South Asia, South Korea, World

How rogue states learned to stop worrying and love Bitcoin

by Richard Cook May 11, 2018February 18, 2020

India, Japan, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, South Asia, South Korea

Pakistani crypto PakCoin up by 60% despite central bank ban

by Kunwar Khuldune Shahid May 11, 2018February 18, 2020

Paramilitary police raise fists to the Communist Party of China flag. Photo: Reuters/China Daily

Beijing, China

Did Beijing censors just turn off WeChat’s blockchain app?

by Richard Cook May 10, 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

Australia, Japan, Northeast Asia, Oceania, South Asia, World

Japan’s crypto kingpin taps Manhattan for trading talent

by Luke Thompson May 10, 2018February 18, 2020

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies before Congress over the company's use and protection of user data in Washington on April 11, 2018. Photo: Reuters/Leah Millis

World

Facebook shakeup brings blockchain division launch

by Asia Times staff May 9, 2018February 18, 2020

A man passes the New York Stock Exchange. Photo: Reuters/Brendan McDermid

Uncategorized

Buffett the Bitcoin slayer meets crypto Wolves of Wall Street

by Richard Cook May 9, 2018February 18, 2020

AT Finance, India, Japan, Northeast Asia, Singapore, South Asia, Thailand

Indian blockchain and crypto firms seek friendlier shores

by Luke Thompson May 8, 2018February 18, 2020

The Customs Ensign of the People's Republic of China. Photo: wikipedia commons

AT Finance, Beijing, China, Israel, Middle East, Singapore, Tianjin, World

The media and the murky world of Chinese Bitcoin mining

by Richard Cook May 8, 2018February 18, 2020

Crypto-currency logos. Photo: Reuters/Dado Ruvic

AT Finance, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Singapore, South Korea, World

Bitcoin banknotes in Singapore as S Korea eases crypto stance

by Luke Thompson May 7, 2018February 18, 2020

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

Blockchain wants to catch the YouTube star

by Pete Sabine May 7, 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

Lightning striking over Bangkok's skyline. Photo: AFP/Christophe Archambault

AT Finance, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand

Thai Government measures sending crypto industry underground

by Pete Sabine May 3, 2018February 18, 2020

President Maduro launched his Petro crypto coin in late 2017 with the aim of circumventing US trade sanctions and easing the pressure on the ever-sliding bolivar. Photo: Reuters / Carlos Garcia Rawlins

India, South Asia, World

India offered a $1.6bn oil discount, if it pays in crypto

by Richard Cook May 3, 2018February 18, 2020

Peter Thiel. Photo: Dan Taylor/www.heisenbergmedia.com

World

Billionaire Thiel backs big-sum Bitcoin trading platform

by Asia Times staff May 2, 2018February 18, 2020

A customer chooses a meat product at Sun Art Retail Group's Auchan hypermarket store in Beijing, China, on November 9, 2015. Photo: Reuters/Kim Kyung-Hoon

China, Japan, Northeast Asia, World

Fake food is a problem, Alibaba hopes blockchain is the cure

by Richard Cook May 1, 2018February 18, 2020

Warren Buffett, Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. Photo: USA International Trade Administration

World

Buffett again dismisses ‘speculative’ Bitcoin market

by Asia Times staff April 30, 2018February 18, 2020

In April, Monex, Japan’s third-largest online brokerage, completed a $32 million acquisition of Coincheck and this reportedly led to an improvement in the exchange's governance. Photo: Reuters/Toru Hanai

Germany, Japan, Northeast Asia, World

Monex buyout shows mainstream future for Japan’s exchanges

by Luke Thomspon April 30, 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

European Union, Germany, Japan, Northeast Asia, World

Is Binance really making more profit than Deutsche Bank?

by Richard Cook April 27, 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

China, Hong Kong, World

Changpeng Zhao denies exclusivity breach allegations

by Asia Times staff April 26, 2018February 18, 2020

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Regulators react to heist by squeezing out anonymous coins

Cryptos rise as Hong Kong regulators apply the brakes

Will blockchain usurp the Age of Tech?

SEC creates ‘HoweyCoin’ spoof ICO site as investor warning

Asian messaging app Line to bring blockchain to millions

Canaan IPO puts Hong Kong at centre of blockchain world

Goldman-backed startup to launch dollar-based token

Beijing to start publishing ‘best crypto’ benchmark list

Seoul crypto exchange raid becomes industry-wide probe

At this year’s Cannes, the buzzword is blockchain

Thailand implements crypto law, tax status still pending

How rogue states learned to stop worrying and love Bitcoin

Pakistani crypto PakCoin up by 60% despite central bank ban

Did Beijing censors just turn off WeChat’s blockchain app?

Japan’s crypto kingpin taps Manhattan for trading talent

Facebook shakeup brings blockchain division launch

Buffett the Bitcoin slayer meets crypto Wolves of Wall Street

Indian blockchain and crypto firms seek friendlier shores

The media and the murky world of Chinese Bitcoin mining

Bitcoin banknotes in Singapore as S Korea eases crypto stance

Blockchain wants to catch the YouTube star

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

Thai Government measures sending crypto industry underground

India offered a $1.6bn oil discount, if it pays in crypto

Billionaire Thiel backs big-sum Bitcoin trading platform

Fake food is a problem, Alibaba hopes blockchain is the cure

Buffett again dismisses ‘speculative’ Bitcoin market

Monex buyout shows mainstream future for Japan’s exchanges

Is Binance really making more profit than Deutsche Bank?

Changpeng Zhao denies exclusivity breach allegations

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