Asia
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.
What Fork? Asian Traders Are Buying Bitcoin Cash
While bitcoin cash is seeing an internal war ahead of Thursday's hard fork, traders in Asia are betting that the upgrade will result in "free money."
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.
