Asia
Blockchain Could Expand Central Bank Access, Says Bank of Japan
Central banks could allow access around the clock if they used blockchains, a senior Bank of Japan official speculated last week.
Cambodia's Central Bank Signs Deal to Develop Blockchain Tech
Add Cambodia's central bank to the list of major financial market managers investigating blockchain and distributed ledger tech.
Japan's Government Develops Method for Assessing Blockchains
One of Japan's government ministries has developed a new methodology for evaluating blockchain projects.
IBM Ramps Up China Blockchain Work With Supply Chain Trial
IBM's latest blockchain partner is Hejia, a Chinese supply chain management company who recently conducted a supply chain trial.
10 Insurance Firms Test Blockchain for Insurance in China
A group of insurance companies has completed a new blockchain trial in China aiming to utilize the security and traceability features of the tech.
Chinese Lender CreditEase Launches Blockchain Supply Chain Service
A major peer-to-peer lender in China is seeking to promote blockchain solutions in the global supply chain.
Alibaba Turns to Blockchain in Fight Against Food Fraud
E-commerce giant Alibaba has teamed up with PwC to develop a system to fight food fraud using blockchain tech.
China, Blockchain & The Holy Grail of Marketplace Lending
A blockchain partnership spearheaded by Foxconn could have ripple effects for global supply chains and lending, CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson argues.
Report: Chinese Regulators Discuss Draft Rules With Bitcoin Exchanges
A new report indicates that Chinese regulators are in talks with bitcoin exchanges over potential AML and KYC rules.
Chinese Bank Union to Tackle Receipt Forgery With Blockchain
A blockchain research startup and eight local banks have teamed up to bring blockchain's benefits to China's receipts financing industry.
