Wolfie Zhao

A member of the CoinDesk editorial team since June 2017, Wolfie now focuses on writing business stories related to blockchain and cryptocurrency. Twitter: @wolfiezhao. Email: wolfie@coindesk.com. Telegram: wolfiezhao

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Japan's Finance Watchdog Suspends Two Crypto Exchanges

Japan's Financial Services Agency is halting the operation of two domestic crypto exchanges while requiring six exchanges to report improvement plans.

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Huawei Seeks Patent for Blockchain Rights Management

In a recently released patent application, tech giant Huawei touts a blockchain system for protecting digital property rights.

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Cryptos Are Commodities, Rules US Judge In CFTC Case

A U.S. district judge has backed the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission in defining cryptocurrencies as commodities.

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Fujitsu Touts New Tech to Detect Ethereum Smart Contract Bugs

Japanese IT giant Fujitsu has revealed a new technology that it says could help to mitigate problems with ethereum's smart contracts.

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Japanese Banks to Harness Ripple DLT for Consumer Payments App

A group of Japanese banks is planning to use Ripple's blockchain-based payments technology in a smartphone app aimed at general consumers.

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PBoC's Yao: Chinese Digital Currency Should Be Crypto-Inspired

Yao Qian, digital currency research director at PBoC thinks a central bank digital currency should incorporate some features of cryptocurrency.

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Caixin: China Blocking Crypto Exchanges on Social Media

Chinese regulators are reportedly blocking social media accounts held by cryptocurrency exchanges that still offer services in the country.

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Korean Messaging Giant Kakao to Launch Blockchain Subsidiary

South Korean internet giant Kakao, which owns the popular messaging app Kakao Talk, is reportedly moving to integrate blockchain in its business.

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Blockchain Needs Centralization, Says Chinese SEC Official

An official from China's Securities Regulatory Commission has said complete decentralization is not the best way to reap blockchain's benefits.

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GMO Has Mined Millions of Dollars in Bitcoin Already

The crypto mine launched by Japanese IT firm GMO Internet has generated more than $3 million in revenue over the past three months.

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