Asia
7 Asian Banks Investigating Bitcoin and Blockchain Tech
CoinDesk looks at activity from Asia's biggest banks in the bitcoin and blockchain space.
Bitcoin Startup Joins Baidu-Backed FinTech Accelerator
Hong Kong-based bitcoin exchange Gatecoin has joined a startup accelerator backed by Standard Chartered and Chinese Web services giant Baidu.
DBS, Standard Chartered Develop Distributed Ledger for Trade Finance
Singapore’s DBS Bank has reportedly partnered with Standard Chartered to create a distributed ledger for trade finance.
ANX CTO: Bitcoin’s Scalability Issue is a ‘Red Herring’
During a talk at Finnovasia 2015, ANX CTO Hugh Madden said he believes concerns about the bitcoin blockchain’s ability to scale are a “red herring”.
Blockchain Panel Draws Capacity Crowd at Finnovasia
A blockchain panel at Finnovasia drew so many interested FinTech professionals extra chairs needed to be brought into the auditorium.
Expectations High For Blocksize Debate Ahead of Hong Kong Summit
Bitcoin's block size debate will be given renewed life this weekend when some of the industry’s most influential stakeholders gather in Hong Kong.
Bitcoin's Winning Shoppers in Taiwan With This Retail Giant's Help
Convenience store chain FamilyMart will accept bitcoin at nearly 3,000 locations in Taiwan after striking a deal with local wallet provider BitoEX.
Taiwan Financial Regulator Says Bitcoin Isn't Banned
Taiwan's top financial regulator has said that its stance on bitcoin and digital currencies remains unchanged despite recent reports.
Coinbase Seeking to Expand Bitcoin Services to Latin America
Coinbase is seeking to expand its bitcoin buying and selling services to new Asian and Latin American markets in 2016.
Accenture: Asia-Pacific Banks Should Develop Blockchain Strategies
Asia-Pacific banks, credit card firms and startups can be expected to focus on the blockchain in the coming years, according to a new report.
