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

Wolfie Zhao

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Egyptian Regulators Kill Rumor Domestic Banks Might Handle Bitcoin

Egypt's central bank recently shot down rumors that it would allow banks in the country to handle cryptocurrencies like bitcoin.

Egypt

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Online Bank Swissquote Partners With Bitstamp to Launch Bitcoin Trading

Online banking service Swissquote is launching a new bitcoin trading feature in partnership with digital currency exchange BitStamp.

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Enterprise Ethereum Alliances Unveils New Technical Steering Committee

The Enterprise Ethereum Alliance has formed a new technical steering committee, as well as seven new working groups to tackle "real world" problems.

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Report: Indian Government Considers Tax on Bitcoin Purchases

Local reports indicate that India may put in place a goods-and-services tax on bitcoin purchases.

Hyderabad India

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'Bitcoin Sign Guy' Nets Almost $15,000 After Fed Chair Appearance Goes Viral

Blockchain data reveals that it pays to be the Bitcoin Sign Guy.

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Postal Service Customers in Austria Can Now Buy Bitcoin, Ether and More

Österreichische Post is now offering its Austrian customers a simple way to buy cryptocurrencies including bitcoin, ether and litecoin.

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European Banks Launch DLT Startup for Small Businesses

A group of European financial institutions has jointly formed a post-trade blockchain startup designed specifically for SMEs.

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Austria's Financial Regulator Warns Onecoin Operating Without License

Yet another national financial regulator is pursuing action against onecoin, an alleged cryptocurrency investment scheme.

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Swiss Bank Launches Bitcoin Asset Management Service

A private bank in Switzerland is offering its clients management services for their bitcoin holdings.

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Multinational Aid Network Trials Blockchain for Donations Tracking

A multinational aid network comprising more than 40 members, is testing blockchain to track donations and disbursements.

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