Asia
The Philippines Just Released New Rules for Bitcoin Exchanges
The central bank of the Philippines has released new guidelines for bitcoin exchanges operating in the country.
Change in China (And What It Means For Bitcoin)
CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson frames China's recent moves in the bitcoin sector as part of its broader attempts to find its place on the world stage.
A Plan to Scale the World's First 'Sports Blockchain' is Accelerating
Taiwanese insurance giant Fubon Life is aiming to place a sports blockchain called Bravelog at the heart of its blockchain initiatives.
China's Central Bank to Continue Bitcoin Exchange Inspections
China's central bank issued a new statement today indicating it will continue to inspect domestic bitcoin exchanges.
Questions Linger As China's Bitcoin Exchanges Halt Margin Trading
Huobi and OKCoin, two of the world's largest bitcoin exchange businesses by volume, have formally announced they have halted margin trading services.
OKCoin Joins Calls for Bitcoin Regulation in China
Following meetings with the country's central bank last week, domestic bitcoin exchanges are calling for regulatory improvements in China.
Indonesia's AML Watchdog Links Bitcoin to Islamic State
Islamic State (IS) militants are now using bitcoin, according to reports from authorities in Indonesia.
Korea's Central Bank Considers 'Supernode' for Blockchain Oversight
The Bank of Korea has published research on issues it believes could hinder distributed ledger adoption, with a "supernode" being one solution.
27 Financial Firms Form Korean Blockchain Consortium
A new blockchain consortium has been formed in South Korea, with both established finance firms and technology startups on its membership roster.
