Waking Dragon? Asia's Token Economy Is Charging Full Speed Ahead
At the Token 2049 conference in Hong Kong, Asia's vibrant market for cryptocurrencies and ICOs took the spotlight.
Olympic Medalist Apolo Ohno Has a Problem with Crypto
Olympian Apolo Ohno may have just launched a cryptocurrency exchange, but he isn't pulling punches when talking about his industry vision.
Bitcoin Won't Cause Lehman-Style Meltdown, Says MAS Fintech Chief
The fintech chief at the Monetary Authority of Singapore believes bitcoin won't cause a financial meltdown like the 2008 Lehman Brothers bankruptcy.
Korea's Central Bank Forms Task Force to Study Cryptocurrency Impact
The Bank of Korea, South Korea's central bank, has launched a cryptocurrency task force to explore the technology's effects on the financial system.
Japan: The New Heart of Bitcoin
The head of one of Japan's largest bitcoin exchanges looks back at 2017, a year he believes the country became a true market leader for the industry.
IBM's Stellar Move: Tech Giant Uses Cryptocurrency in Cross-Border Payments
IBM has been settling real cross-border payments in the South Pacific on a blockchain using Stellar's Lumen cryptocurrency.
Malaysia's Central Bank Is Considering a Cryptocurrency Ban
The governor of Malaysia's central bank reportedly revealed plans for a possible cryptocurrency ban when discussing upcoming regulation yesterday.
Bitcoin Businesses Face Bank Account Closures in Singapore
Banks in Singapore have closed the accounts of a number of cryptocurrency firms without expanation, according to a news report.
Fintech Firm to Launch Cryptocurrency Exchange in South Korea
South Korea is getting a new cryptocurrency exchange – one backed by an already established fintech firm called Dunamu.
'Big Four' Chinese Bank to Launch Blockchain Bancassurance Product
One of China's "Big Four" banks is close to launching a blockchain application for the insurance and banking sectors.
