Asia
Foxconn Reveals Plan for Blockchain Supply Chain Domination
The giant tech manufacturer is now in the blockchain business, seeking to speed up financing for its many thousands of suppliers.
Say Hello to the Multi-Blockchain Business Model
There's been a shift in the nature of blockchain investments over the past six months, one that sees a diversification in geography and technology.
China's Bitcoin Exchange Freeze May Be Likely to Continue
China's bitcoin users may have to wait for the National People's Congress before services are restored at the country's major exchanges.
47 Banks Complete DLT Cloud Pilot With Ripple Tech
A consortium of 47 banks has completed a distributed ledger technology pilot spearheaded by SBI Ripple Asia.
Hitachi Tests Private Blockchain for Rewards Points
Japan's Hitachi is working on a new blockchain test, one that explores how the tech could power its rewards points program.
Where Bitcoin and Banking Collide
Japan, a relatively quiet and traditionally isolated market, is about to set a precedent that could change the cryptocurrency sector.
Will New Regulations Help or Hurt Bitcoin Startups in the Philippines?
Luis Buenaventura looks at new rules aimed at bitcoin firms in the Philippines, arguing that, cost burden aside, there's reason to be optimistic.
Forex Giants Trading Bitcoin? In Japan That Might Be Months Away
When new legislation becomes law later this year, Japan's blockchain market will see financial giants come on board, industry insiders tell CoinDesk.
More Chinese Exchanges Impose Bitcoin Withdrawal Delays
China's bitcoin startups announced new updates to their withdrawal policies today, though stipulations varied by exchange.
China's Central Bank Issues New Warning to Bitcoin Exchanges
The People's Bank of China issued a new statement today in which it laid out in writing new warnings it issued to domestic exchanges.
