Korean Government-Backed Researchers File for Blockchain Patent
A South Korean government-funded organization has submitted a blockchain-related patent application to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Report: Korean Political Parties to Propose New Crypto Laws
Lawmakers in South Korea are said to be racing to make laws to regulate the sector.
Cloud Provider Xunlei Launches Blockchain File System
Xunlei Limited announced that it has launched a distributed file system called ThunderChain File System (TCFS) for its blockchain platform.
India's Ruling Party Accused of Involvement in 'Mega Bitcoin Scam'
The largest political party in India is accusing the ruling Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) of being involved in a bitcoin scam to launder money.
Court Says India's Crypto Exchange Bank Account Ban Will Continue
India's central bank won a key victory in court this week.
Japan's Finance Minister Balks at Changing Crypto Tax Rules
Japan's top financial official is cautious about the idea of his nation changing how it taxes gains from cryptocurrencies.
Tencent, Chinese Officials Partner to Fight Blockchain Crime
Technology giant Tencent said it was teaming up with the Chinese government to fight blockchain-related security problems and crimes.
National Chinese Science Academy Launches Blockchain Lab
China's federal science institution, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, is eyeing blockchain technology, the school announced this week.
This Japanese Village Is Planning Its Own ICO
A Japanese village is launching the country's first Initial Coin Offering (ICO) on the municipal level.
Meet Kakao: How Korea's Largest Mobile Giant Is Embracing Blockchain
Jason Han, CEO of Kakao's blockchain subsidiary Ground X, tells CoinDesk his thoughts on how crypto could impact big business.
