Asia
Japan: The New Heart of Bitcoin
The head of one of Japan's largest bitcoin exchanges looks back at 2017, a year he believes the country became a true market leader for the industry.
IBM's Stellar Move: Tech Giant Uses Cryptocurrency in Cross-Border Payments
IBM has been settling real cross-border payments in the South Pacific on a blockchain using Stellar's Lumen cryptocurrency.
Malaysia's Central Bank Is Considering a Cryptocurrency Ban
The governor of Malaysia's central bank reportedly revealed plans for a possible cryptocurrency ban when discussing upcoming regulation yesterday.
Bitcoin Businesses Face Bank Account Closures in Singapore
Banks in Singapore have closed the accounts of a number of cryptocurrency firms without expanation, according to a news report.
Fintech Firm to Launch Cryptocurrency Exchange in South Korea
South Korea is getting a new cryptocurrency exchange – one backed by an already established fintech firm called Dunamu.
'Big Four' Chinese Bank to Launch Blockchain Bancassurance Product
One of China's "Big Four" banks is close to launching a blockchain application for the insurance and banking sectors.
MUFG on Dimon Remarks: Bank Cryptocurrencies Have 'Nothing to Do With Bitcoin'
The CEO of Japanese finance group MUFG said today that big bank-issued digital currencies aren't quite the same as bitcoin.
Fujitsu to Trial Blockchain Tech with New Banking Partners
Fujitsu is joining up with a Japanese banking association in a bid to help member banks build and test real-world blockchain solutions.
Indian Central Bank Studies 'Fiat Cryptocurrency' for Digital Rupee
The executive director of the Reserve Bank of India has confirmed that research into a "digital rupee" is still ongoing.
North Korea Is Targeting South Korea's Bitcoin Exchanges, Report Claims
Actors tied to the isolated nation have been involved in attacks on crypto exchanges in South Korea, a prominent U.S.cybersecurity firm said.
